CSPC Pharmaceutical (HKG:1093) has obtained approval to conduct a clinical trial of Prusogliptin and Metformin Extended-Release Tablets from China's National Medical Products Administration, a Tuesday filing with the Hong Kong bourse said.
The indication for the trial approval is for use as an adjunct to diet and exercise in the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The product is the world's first fixed-dose combination formulation of prusogliptin and metformin hydrochloride approved for clinical trials.