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Ocumension (01477.HK) Demonstrates Strong Operational Resilience, Commercialization Capabilities Reach New Heights
SHANGHAI, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 12, Ocumension Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (01477.HK, hereinafter referred to as "Ocumension" or the "Company") released its 2024 Interim Results Report. During the reporting period, the company achieved operating revenue of RMB 168 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 61.6%. The gross margin was 59.2%, and the adjusted loss amounted to RMB 101 million, narrowing by 20.0% year-on-year. This significant growth in performance is attributed to the accelerated advancement of the company's commercialization process and the steady increase in market penetration. Additionally, the company's operational efficiency improved markedly, and its cost control capabilities were further optimized.
Rapid Expansion of Core Products Leads to New Growth in the Ophthalmic Drug Market
During the reporting period, the company's core products expanded rapidly, with ongoing efforts to build commercialization capabilities and continuously enhance core competitiveness. In the first half of the year, the company's commercialized products generated revenue of RMB 168 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 61.6%. Several products, including OT-204, OT-1004, and OT-306, all saw steady increases in market share, contributing to the strong market position of Ocumension in the ophthalmic drug market.
Notably, one of the company's commercialized products, Yusheying® (for the treatment of chronic non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye), was included in the National Medical Insurance Directory at the beginning of the year. The demand for this medication has rapidly increased over the past six months. Since the implementation of the new insurance directory, Yusheying® has completed nearly 2,000 injections in the first half of the year, showcasing its market potential and the high level of patient recognition.
Furthermore, during the reporting period, Ocumension remained committed to broadening product accessibility to benefit a wider patient population. The company pursued a dual strategy: on one hand, it actively expanded hospital coverage and accelerated product hospitalizations to fully tap into the commercial potential of its mature products; on the other hand, it promoted new products through academic outreach, driving a leap in sales revenue. Nationally, the company has covered 10,970 hospitals, ...