Galderma’s Relfydess™ (relabotulinumtoxinA) Receives Approval in China for Frown Lines
The Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved Relfydess™, the first and only ready-to-use liquid neuromodulator designed with PEARL™ Technology, for the temporary improvement of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines (frown lines) in adults1,2
The approval is based on phase III results from a local clinical trial conducted in China as well as global READY clinical trials, with local results reinforcing that Relfydess delivers significant improvements in frown lines, with a fast onset of action as early as day one, and sustained results for up to six months in some patients3-7
This approval underscores Galderma's continued leadership in the Asia-Pacific region and further expands the global reach of Relfydess, which is already authorized in more than 35 markets worldwide
ZUG, Switzerland, October 23, 2026--Galderma (SIX: GALD) today announced that the Chinese NMPA has approved Relfydess for the temporary improvement of moderate-to-severe frown lines in adults, marking a significant expansion of the company's Injectable Aesthetics portfolio in China – one of the world's largest and fastest-growing aesthetics markets.8,9 This approval follows successful authorizations and launches of Relfydess in more than 35 markets worldwide.
Relfydess is the first and only ready-to-use liquid neuromodulator developed with PEARL Technology, designed to deliver a highly active, innovative, complex-free molecule that addresses the real needs of patients and healthcare professionals.1,2,4,5 It is optimized for simple volumetric dosing, without reconstitution, to increase ease-of-use and help ensure consistent dose/volume every time.1,10
At a time when patients and healthcare professionals are increasingly seeking high-performance neuromodulators that rapidly deliver long-lasting, natural-looking outcomes, Relfydess' introduction to China will help to meet the increasing needs of this large and diverse market by providing an innovative new treatment option.11 Insights from a Galderma survey on anti-wrinkle treatments indicate that the market is set to expand further, with 97% of surveyed patients in China indicating they plan to maintain or increase their use in the future.11 Additionally, the survey found that 88% of Chinese patients ranked natural-looking results as one of their top three treatment benefits, and 86% ranked long lasting results up to six months in their top three.11
| "Relfydess represents a breakthrough in neuromodulation, the first in decades. As a clinician, I have seen patients increasingly seek treatments that fit seamlessly into their lifestyles, delivering both rapid onset and long-lasting results. With its ready-to-use liquid formulation requiring no reconstitution, Relfydess also offers a new level of convenience and innovation. I am delighted to bring this treatment to aesthetic patients in China and help usher in a new era in neuromodulation." | |
| PROF. WU YAN | |
| CHIEF PHYSICIAN OF DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT | |
| PEKING UNIVERSITY FIRST HOSPITAL, CHINA | |