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Ruentex-backed Dingjin Biotech Targets 2028 Launch for New Botox Product
Health Technology · Biotechnology · economic_daily · 2026-09-08
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Dingjin Biotech, backed by Ruentex Group, has completed Phase III clinical monitoring for its new botulinum toxin, aiming for a 2028 market entry in Taiwan.
What Happened
Clinical Milestones: Dingjin Biotech announced that its novel botulinum toxin, OBI-858, has completed Phase III clinical monitoring in Taiwan, with data unblinding expected in November and a drug license application slated for Q1 next year.
Market Strategy: The company aims to launch the product in Taiwan by the first half of 2028 to capture a share of the multibillion-dollar medical aesthetics market, with an IPO targeted for late 2027.
Safety Profile: Phase II trial results confirmed that OBI-858 maintains high safety and tolerability over one year of repeated use, with most patients requiring minimal treatments to sustain efficacy.
Corporate Backing: Ruentex Group holds approximately 60% of Dingjin Biotech, including a 49% stake held by OBI Pharma, and the company is currently raising over NT$400 million to fund ongoing development.