Ponesimod is under clinical development by Vanda Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase II for Plaque Psoriasis (Psoriasis Vulgaris). According to GlobalData, Phase II drugs for Plaque Psoriasis (Psoriasis Vulgaris) have a 47% phase transition success rate (PTSR) indication benchmark for progressing into Phase III. GlobalData’s report assesses how Ponesimod’s drug-specific PTSR and Likelihood of Approval (LoA) scores compare to the indication benchmarks. Buy the report here.

GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. Attributes of the drug, company and its clinical trials play a fundamental role in drug-specific PTSR and likelihood of approval.

Ponesimod overview

Ponesimod (Ponvory) is a potential immunomodulating agent. It is formulated as film coated tablets for oral route of administration. Ponvory is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.

Ponesimod (ACT-128800, RG-3477) was under development for severe chronic plaque psoriasis and graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). It is a small molecule administered through oral route as a form of a tablet. The drug candidate acts on S1P1 receptor. It is a new molecular entity.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals overview

Vanda Pharmaceuticals (Vanda) is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel therapies for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. The company’s products include Hetlioz, a melatonin receptor agonist for the treatment of non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder; Ponvory for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis; and Fanapt, a typical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. The company’s major pipeline products include Tradipitant (VLY-686), VTR-297, VQW-765, CFTR and a portfolio of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator inhibitors and activators. Vanda is headquartered in Washington, Washington DC, the US.

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This content was updated on 12 April 2024

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