CARsgen's CAR-T Product Zevor-Cel Gains Inclusion in China's Health Insurance Catalogue, Enhancing Accessibility for Multiple Myeloma Patients
CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings Limited has announced that its CAR-T product, zevorcabtagene autoleucel (zevor-cel), has been included in China's Commercial Health Insurance Innovative Drug Catalogue. This inclusion is significant for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. The Innovative Drug Catalogue, established by the National Healthcare Security Administration, aims to support highly innovative drugs that offer substantial clinical benefits. Zevor-cel, a Category 1 innovative biological product, was approved by the National Medical Products Administration in February 2024. It is designed for adult patients who have not responded to at least three prior therapies. CARsgen has partnered with Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd. for the commercialization of zevor-cel in mainland China, and the product has already seen significant uptake, with 170 confirmed orders from January to September 2025.