Psilocybin - COMPASS Pathways
Alternative Names: COMP-360; PsilocybineLatest Information Update: 04 May 2026
At a glance
- Originator COMPASS Pathways
- Developer COMPASS Pathways; Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine; Johns Hopkins University
- Class Analgesics; Anti-infectives; Anti-inflammatories; Antidepressants; Antineoplastics; Antipsychotics; Anxiolytics; Behavioural disorder therapies; Dimethylamines; Drug withdrawal therapies; Ethylamines; Indoles; Mood stabilisers; Neuropsychotherapeutics; Organophosphorus compounds; Phosphates; Phytotherapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action ATP-binding cassette transporter modulators; Serotonin 5-HT2 receptor agonists
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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
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Treatment-resistant depressive disorder
- Phase II Anorexia nervosa; Bipolar depression; Major depressive disorder; Post-traumatic stress disorders; Somatoform disorders
- Clinical Phase Unknown Autism spectrum disorder
Most Recent Events
- 24 Apr 2026 US FDA grants Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) to psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression
- 17 Feb 2026 COMPASS Pathways submits request for a meeting with US FDA to discuss rolling NDA of Psilocybin for Treatment-resistant depressive disorder
- 17 Feb 2026 COMPASS Pathways announces intention to submit rolling NDA to US FDA for Treatment-resistant depressive disorder in fourth quarter of 2026