Fujian Haixi Pharmaceuticals Files Phase IIa Trial Application for Eye Drug
Fujian Haixi Pharmaceuticals (HKG:2637) submitted an application in China to begin a Phase IIa clinical trial of HX9428 for diabetic macular edema, according to a Wednesday company filing.The application was submitted to China's drug regulator on Aug. 31, making diabetic macular edema the second indication being developed for the oral drug candidate.HX9428 is also being studied in Phase II trials in China and the U.S. for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. The drug has received Fast Track Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.