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Recombinant Human Growth Hormone

UB490

ProductRecombinant Human Growth Hormone
Strength2IU, 4IU, 4.5IU, 6IU, 8IU, 10IU, 16IU
IndicationsGrowth hormone deficiency; Noonan syndrome; SHOX deficiency; Achondroplasia; Turner syndrome; Idiopathic short stature; Short bowel syndrome; Burns
TherapeuticsMetabolic & Endocrinology
GMPCN - NMPA
RegistrationChina
ModalitiesRecombinant Protein

Exclusive Summary

  • - No core patent barriers remain; hGH biosimilars have been approved since 2006 in EU/US, enabling price- and channel-led entry across multiple geographies.
  • - Pediatric GHD and SGA drive a sizable, steady patient pool (13–37k new GHD cases/year; SGA candidates in the millions), with a US$5–6B market growing mid- to high-single digits.
  • - 191-AA sequence, EP/USP/CP/WHO standards, and full presentations (lyophilized, liquid, PFS; 2–16 IU) create adherence and setting coverage advantages.
  • - GH is standard or guideline-recommended for key pediatric indications and adult GHD in many countries, while not on the WHO core EML.
  • - Typical discounts of 20–40% in developed markets and 30–60% in tenders/self-pay versus originators improve tender competitiveness and access.

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