Cenerimod - Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: ACT-334441; Second selective S1P1 receptor agonist - IdorsiaLatest Information Update: 08 Oct 2025
At a glance
- Originator Actelion Pharmaceuticals
- Developer Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
- Class Oxadiazoles; Pyridines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Sphingosine 1 phosphate receptor modulators
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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
- Phase III Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Preclinical Rheumatoid arthritis
- No development reported Autoimmune disorders
Most Recent Events
- 23 Sep 2025 Viatris plans a phase III trial for Lupus nephritis (Adjunctive treatment) (PO, Tablets) in December 2025 (NCT07201129)
- 28 Feb 2025 Cenerimod licensed to Viatris in Japan, South Korea, and certain countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region (excluding China)
- 26 Feb 2025 Viatris and Idorsia update the terms of the global licensing agreement for the development and commercialisation of cenerimod and selatogrel