At a glance
- Originator Idenix Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antivirals
- Mechanism of Action RNA-directed DNA polymerase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
Highest Development Phases
- No development reported HIV infections
Most Recent Events
- 09 May 2003 Novartis Pharma AG has acquired a majority equity interest in Idenix
- 08 Apr 2003 No development reported - Preclinical for HIV infections treatment in USA (unspecified route)
- 12 Jun 2002 Novirio Pharmaceuticals is now called Idenix Pharmaceuticals