CASI Pharmaceuticals Loses China Import License for FOLOTYN®, Ceases Sales

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CASI Pharmaceuticals announced that China's NMPA did not approve the renewal of the Import Drug Registration License for FOLOTYN®, leading to the cessation of its sales in China.

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• FOLOTYN® Import License Not Renewed

  The Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) formally denied CASI Pharmaceuticals' application to renew the Import Drug Registration License for FOLOTYN®.

• Cessation of Sales in China

  Following the non-renewal, the company has ceased all sales of FOLOTYN® in China, a measure previously initiated after the license's expiration.

• Impact on Revenue Stream

  The decision permanently removes a commercial product from CASI's revenue stream in the Chinese market.

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This 6-K filing confirms a significant setback for CASI Pharmaceuticals, as the formal denial of the FOLOTYN® import license renewal in China means a permanent loss of a commercial revenue stream in that market. While the company had previously ceased sales following the license's expiration, this official non-approval solidifies the long-term impact. For a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a relatively small market capitalization, the loss of any commercial product's sales can materially affect its financial outlook and ability to fund ongoing drug development. Investors should monitor future financial reports for the full impact of this loss on the company's revenue and cash flow.