AstraZeneca PLCA generic ticagrelor tablet from Zhongguancun's subsidiary moves toward approval, threatening competition for AstraZeneca's original ticagrelor (Brilinta).
The domestic production drug registration marketing application for ticagrelor tablets, 60 mg and 90 mg, from Duoduo Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Zhongguancun, has been accepted by the National Medical Products Administration. Beijing Zhongguancun Science-Technology Development Holding Company announced on September 10, 2026, that Duoduo Pharmaceutical had received the acceptance notice issued by the National Medical Products Administration, with the registration classified as chemical drug category 4. Ticagrelor tablets are indicated for use with aspirin to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke in patients with acute coronary syndrome or those with a history of myocardial infarction and at least one high-risk factor for atherothrombotic events. The original drug was developed by AstraZeneca AB, approved for marketing in the European Union in December 2010, approved by the U.S. FDA in July 2011, and the original product was approved in China in 2012 and 2017 respectively. As of August 31, 2026, cumulative research and development investment in this project was 4.9738 million yuan. The company stated that acceptance of the marketing application marks the entry of this product into the review stage, and if approved smoothly it will enhance market competitiveness and have a positive impact on operating performance.
AstraZeneca PLCA generic ticagrelor tablet from Zhongguancun's subsidiary moves toward approval, threatening competition for AstraZeneca's original ticagrelor (Brilinta).
Beijing Centergate Technologies Holding Co LtdNMPA accepted Duoduo Pharmaceutical's ticagrelor tablet marketing application, advancing the product to review stage with potential positive impact on performance.