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NMPA approves Zai Lab's NUZYRA as Category 1 innovative drug for CABP and ABSSSI
Zai Lab Ltd
- NMPA approved NUZYRA (omadacycline) for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and acute bacterial skin infections.
- Approved as Category 1 innovative drug; locally manufactured in China; Zai Lab's fourth product approval in 24 months.
- NUZYRA offers IV and oral formulations, targeting multi-drug-resistant bacteria; first Zai Lab product outside oncology.
- Approval based on three Phase 3 studies in Chinese patients; NUZYRA previously FDA-approved and marketed by Paratek in US.