Elcometrine - Population Council/Orion
Alternative Names: Nestorone; ST 1435Latest Information Update: 02 Oct 2021
At a glance
- Originator Population Council (USA)
- Class Hormonal contraceptives; Norpregnenes; Pregnenediones; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Progesterone receptor agonists
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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 Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Endometriosis; Menopausal syndrome; Pregnancy
Most Recent Events
- 31 Mar 2007 Discontinued - Clinical-Phase-Unknown for Contraception/Pregnancy (Prevention) in Brazil (Transdermal)
- 31 Mar 2007 Discontinued - Clinical-Phase-Unknown for Contraception/Pregnancy (Prevention) in Finland (Transdermal)
- 31 Mar 2007 Discontinued - Preclinical for Contraception/Pregnancy (Prevention) (Transdermal)