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UB902

Lithium Carbonate Sustained Release

UB902

ProductLithium Carbonate Sustained Release
Strength300mg
IndicationsBipolar i disorder, manic episode; Bipolar i disorder, maintenance therapy
TherapeuticsPsychiatry
GMPCN - NMPA
RegistrationChina
ModalitiesSmall Molecule

Exclusive Summary

  • As a WHO Essential Medicine and the undisputed first-line 'gold standard' for bipolar disorder, the global base of ~40 million patients guarantees highly stable, lifelong demand.
  • The 300mg sustained-release formulation smooths serum concentration peaks, substantially reducing GI and neurological side effects, driving strong clinical preference over immediate-release tablets.
  • With all originator patents fully expired and recent widespread lithium supply shortages repeatedly reported across multiple Western countries, a perfect, risk-free window exists for rapid market entry.
  • Leveraging China's mature pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities, the product offers assured high-quality supply at a highly aggressive cost, ensuring lucrative margins for overseas distributors.

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