Pritelivir - AiCuris
Alternative Names: AIC-316; BAY 57-1293Latest Information Update: 05 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Bayer
- Developer AiCuris
- Class Acetamides; Amides; Antivirals; Benzyl compounds; Pyridines; Small molecules; Sulfonamides; Thiazoles
- Mechanism of Action DNA helicase-primase inhibitors
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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
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Herpes simplex virus infections
- Phase II Herpes labialis; Herpes simplex virus type 2 infections
Most Recent Events
- 26 Feb 2026 AiCuris anticipates approval of Pritelivir for Herpes simplex virus infections in USA in 2026
- 05 Feb 2026 AiCuris announced the intention to submit NDA to the US FDA for Herpes simplex virus infections in Q1 of 2026
- 05 Feb 2026 Efficacy and adverse events data from a phase III PRIOH-1 trial in Herpes simplex virus infections released by AiCuris