Wanbang Biopharmaceuticals to Begin Clinical Trial of Fast-Acting Insulin Analogue

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by Richard Daverman, PhD

September 16, 2013 -- Wanbang Biopharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Shanghai Fosun Pharma, received CFDA to begin clinical trials of a third-generation insulin analogue, Lispro. Lispro is a recombinant insulin that is designed to be fast-acting, with a relatively short duration of action, usually taken just before, or just after mealtimes. In China, only Lilly and Gan & Lee offer Lispro-class insulin drugs. More details....

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