Imeglimin - Poxel
Alternative Names: EMD-387008; Imeglimin hydrochloride - Poxel; Imeglimine - Poxel; PXL 008; RVT-1501; TWYMEEGLatest Information Update: 02 Dec 2025
At a glance
- Originator Merck KGaA
- Developer Poxel; Sumitomo Pharma
- Class Amines; Antihyperglycaemics; Small molecules; Triazines; Urologics
- Mechanism of Action Insulin secretion stimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
No
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 - Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- No development reported Kidney disorders
Most Recent Events
- 24 Nov 2025 Imeglimin - Poxel is available for licensing in Asia, China as of 24 Nov 2025. https://www.poxelpharma.com/en_us
- 08 Apr 2025 Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency approves Imeglimin for treatment of Type II diabetes mellitus to include patients with moderate to severe renal impairment in Japan
- 31 Mar 2025 Poxel has patent protection for imeglimin in Japan