Somatropin - Merck Serono
Alternative Names: r-hGH; Saizen; Serostim; SJ 0011; ZorbtiveLatest Information Update: 08 Aug 2024
At a glance
- Originator Merck Serono
- Developer Bioject; Merck Serono; Savient Pharmaceuticals
- Class Growth hormones; Hormonal replacements; Obesity therapies; Recombinant proteins
- Mechanism of Action Human growth hormone replacements
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Cachexia; Growth disorders; Short bowel syndrome; Short stature; Somatotropin deficiency
- Discontinued Female infertility; Lipodystrophy
Most Recent Events
- 06 Aug 2024 AEterna Zentaris Inc is now called COSCIENS Biopharma
- 09 Apr 2021 Discontinued - Phase-II for Female infertility (Adjunctive treatment) in Canada (SC)
- 09 Apr 2021 Discontinued - Phase-III for Female infertility (Adjunctive treatment) in Australia (SC)