HUTCHMED (China) (HCM) R&D Update summary
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R&D Update summary
3 Feb, 2026Late-stage pipeline progress and product updates
Fruquintinib approved in China, US, and Europe for late-stage colorectal cancer, with strong sales and ongoing launches in new markets.
Savolitinib approved in China for MET exon 14 skipping NSCLC; NDA submitted for expanded indications and US filing expected based on pivotal SAVANNAH study.
Surufatinib advancing in first-line pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with promising data and market leadership in neuroendocrine tumors in China.
HMPL-306, a dual IDH1/2 inhibitor, entered phase III for AML, showing high potency, selectivity, and brain penetration.
Tazemetostat and HMPL-689 progressing in late-stage trials for lymphoma and cholangiocarcinoma, respectively.
Sovleplenib/Savolitinib for autoimmune diseases (ITP, wAIHA)
Sovleplenib, a selective Syk inhibitor, showed a 48.4% durable response rate vs 0% for placebo in Phase III ESLIM-01 for ITP, with rapid onset and improved quality of life.
Consistent efficacy across subgroups, including heavily pretreated and TPO-RA refractory patients.
Well-tolerated safety profile with low GI toxicity, no thromboembolic events, and low discontinuation rates.
Large addressable ITP market in China ($500m–$700m) and globally, with ongoing international development and expansion into wAIHA and other autoimmune indications.
In wAIHA, Phase II trial showed 66.7% overall response and 47.6% durable response at 24 weeks, with rapid and sustained hemoglobin improvement.
Surufatinib in pancreatic cancer
Combination with PD-1 and chemotherapy in first-line pancreatic cancer showed 50% response rate and median PFS of 9 months.
Phase II/III registration study underway in China for first-line metastatic PDAC.
Maintains strong market position in neuroendocrine tumors in China, with ongoing efforts to defend and expand market share.
Surufatinib, already launched for NETs, is being developed for first-line PDAC, a market with high unmet need and limited effective therapies.
Combination therapy showed improved mPFS (9.0 vs 5.8 months) and MOS (13.3 vs ~7–11 months) compared to standard AG regimen.
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