LG Chem said Tuesday it has launched Eutropin EcoPen 48, a replaceable-cartridge injector set for its Eutropin growth hormone, along with the dedicated injection solution, Eutropin Cartridge Injection 48IU.
Unlike an all-in-one product, the EcoPen is designed for repeated use by swapping in a dedicated cartridge.
Working with Switzerland-based Ypsomed, LG Chem applied a spring-driven, semi-automatic injection system to reduce the force needed to press by hand and make self-injection easier, the company said.
The company also used metal materials to improve durability and added functions to set doses based on remaining volume and to check remaining volume in real time.
The product uses a 48IU cartridge. LG Chem said it is the highest-capacity growth hormone product launched in South Korea, a feature intended to reduce replacement frequency and improve convenience.
Kim Seong-ho, head of LG Chem's Specialty-Care business division, said the company has conducted an observational study of Eutropin in Korean children since 2012. "We will systematically build real-world data and present optimal treatment options," he said.
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