Macimorelin - COSCIENS Biopharma
Alternative Names: AEZS-130; ARD-07; D-87575; EP-01572; EP-1572; Ghryvelin; JMARD-07; JMV-1843; Macimorelin acetate; Macrilen; SolorelLatest Information Update: 26 Nov 2025
At a glance
- Originator AEterna Zentaris Inc
- Developer Consilient Health; COSCIENS Biopharma; Novo Nordisk; University of Queensland
- Class Amides; Carboxylic acids; Diagnostic agents; Indoles; Oligopeptides; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Ghrelin receptor agonists; Ghrelin receptor antagonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Somatotropin deficiency
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
- Available For Licensing Yes - Somatotropin deficiency
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Somatotropin deficiency
- Phase II Cachexia
- Discontinued Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Most Recent Events
- 11 Nov 2025 Macimorelin - COSCIENS Biopharma is available for licensing as of 11 Nov 2025
- 14 Aug 2025 COSCIENS Biopharma plans a Type C meeting with the US FDA to determine the feasibility of a possible path forward for pediatric somatotropin deficiency in the second half of 2025
- 24 Dec 2024 Discontinued - Preclinical for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Australia (unspecified route)