Tesamorelin - Theratechnologies
Alternative Names: EGRIFTA; EGRIFTA MDVTM; EGRIFTA SV; EGRIFTA WR; F4; F8; Tesamorelin acetate; TH-9507; ThGRF 1-44Latest Information Update: 07 Apr 2025
At a glance
- Originator Theratechnologies
- Developer National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute; National Institute on Aging; Theratechnologies
- Class Antidementias; Hepatoprotectants; Pituitary hormone releasing hormones; Sleep disorder therapies
- Mechanism of Action Growth hormone releasing factor 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
- Available For Licensing Yes - Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Lipodystrophy
- Phase II Mild cognitive impairment; Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
- Discontinued Insomnia; Lipid metabolism disorders; Muscular atrophy