Orphalan announces China NMPA’s approval of its trientine tetrahydrochloride product for the treatment of Wilson disease
It offers a new treatment option for Wilson disease in children aged five years and older and adults intolerant to penicillamine therapy.
- It offers a new treatment option for Wilson disease in children aged five years and older and adults intolerant to penicillamine therapy.
- China is home to an estimated 80,000 individuals with Wilson disease, of whom approximately half have their diagnosis confirmed, and 25,000 are receiving regular treatment.
- Dr Naseem Amin, Chief Executive Officer at Orphalan, said: “We are pleased with the marketing authorisation approval of our trientine tetrahydrochloride product in China, which offers a well-tolerated and effective treatment option for patients with Wilson disease.
- It is a significant step for those of us living with Wilson disease, representing a much-needed alternative treatment option.