Crucell Announces Registration of Hepavax-Gene in China
"The launch of Hepavax-Gene® is a significant advancement in the expansion of Crucell's business in the highly strategic Chinese vaccine market," said Ronald Brus, Crucell's Chief Executive Officer. "Hepavax-Gene® will contribute significantly to the sustainability of our Chinese operations. The Chinese hepatitis B vaccine market is the world's biggest market with approximately 100 million doses administered yearly."
According to the company, the prospects for Hepavax-Gene® in the Chinese private market are excellent. Hepavax-Gene® will be positioned in the high-end private market segment with a particular focus on young adults. Hepavax-Gene® possesses two decisive advantages; its production is based on Crucell's hansenula polymorpha patented technology and it is 100% free of thiomersal. Thiomersal is a mercury based compound which, in several countries, is being phased out from vaccines given to children to avoid potentially adverse effects.
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