Roxadustat - FibroGen
Alternative Names: ASP 1517; AZD 9941; EVRENZO; Evrenzo; FG-4592Latest Information Update: 21 May 2025
At a glance
- Originator FibroGen
- Developer Astellas Pharma; AstraZeneca; FibroGen
- Class Amides; Antianaemics; Carboxylic acids; Isoquinolines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Hypoxia-inducible factor-proline dioxygenase 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.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Anaemia
- Preregistration Chemotherapy-induced anaemia
- Discontinued Sickle cell anaemia
Most Recent Events
- 12 May 2025 FibroGen anticipates receiving feedback from the FDA regarding the potential phase III development program in Q3 2025
- 12 May 2025 FibroGen plans a phase III trial for Anemia in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS)
- 20 Feb 2025 FibroGen plans type C meeting with the US FDA to determine next development steps for roxadustat in the US, in the second quarter of 2025