Milestone Pharmaceuticals: China approves etripamil nasal spray for PSVT, triggers $2.0 million payment
Milestone Pharmaceuticals announced that China's National Medical Products Administration approved etripamil nasal spray for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in adults, the first approval of the drug outside the United States. The approval triggers a $2.0 million milestone payment to Milestone and makes it eligible for up to $98.0 million more in milestones and tiered royalties of up to 18% from Everest Medicines, its Greater China licensee.
Key points
- NMPA approval announced September 3, 2026; first regulatory approval of etripamil outside the United States
- $2.0 million milestone payment to Milestone triggered by the approval
- Everest Medicines holds an exclusive Greater China license and will lead commercialization
- Milestone is eligible for up to $98.0 million in commercial and development milestones and royalties up to 18%
The filing
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