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Eli Lilly Drug Gets China Nod for Gut Disease
11 Feb
Summary
- Eli Lilly's mirikizumab is now approved in China.
- The drug treats Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- This marks a significant expansion for the treatment.

Eli Lilly's drug mirikizumab has secured approval from Chinese regulators for treating chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. This development grants the U.S. pharmaceutical company access to China's substantial pharmaceutical market.
The approved indications include moderately to severely active Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This is the first innovative medicine approval for Eli Lilly's China branch in the digestive immunity sector. Mirikizumab has previously received approval in other key markets, including the United States.
Market analysts predict significant growth in China's ulcerative colitis therapy market over the next decade. This growth is anticipated to be propelled by the introduction and adoption of targeted treatments such as Eli Lilly's newly approved drug.




