Avacincaptad pegol - IVERIC bio
Alternative Names: ACP; Anti-C5 aptamer; ARC-1905; ASP-3021; Avacincaptad pegol sodium; IZERVAY; ZimuraLatest Information Update: 28 May 2026
At a glance
- Originator Archemix Corporation
- Developer IVERIC bio
- Class Eye disorder therapies; Oligonucleotides; Polyethylene glycols
- Mechanism of Action Complement C5 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
- Marketed Dry age-related macular degeneration
- Phase II Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy; Wet age-related macular degeneration
- Discontinued Stargardt disease
Most Recent Events
- 15 May 2026 Preregistration for Dry age-related macular degeneration in China (Intravitreous)
- 15 May 2026 Avacincaptad pegol granted Priority Review status in China
- 15 May 2026 The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) accepts NDA for avacincaptad pegol for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration