Huadong Medicine's wholly-owned subsidiary, Huadong Medicine Hangzhou, has inked an agreement with Jiangsu Weikair, granting it exclusive rights to commercialize the oral formulation of VC005 in mainland China. VC005 tablets represent a novel, potent, and highly selective second-generation JAK1 inhibitor, tailored for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, this innovative drug holds promise for patients suffering from these conditions. Under the terms of the agreement, Huadong Medicine Hangzhou will make an initial payment of 50 million yuan, with potential registration milestone payments totaling up to 180 million yuan.