Navepegritide - Ascendis Pharma
Alternative Names: ACP-015; C-type natriuretic peptide prodrug - Ascendis Pharma; Navepegritide; Navepegritide- Ascendis Pharma; TransCon C-type natriuretic peptide; TransCon CNP; YuviwelLatest Information Update: 21 Apr 2026
At a glance
- Originator Ascendis Pharma
- Developer Ascendis Pharma; VISEN Pharmaceuticals
- Class Natriuretic peptides
- Mechanism of Action C-type natriuretic replacements
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Achondroplasia
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 Achondroplasia
Most Recent Events
- 08 Apr 2026 Updated efficacy data from the phase II COACH trial in Achondroplasia released by Ascendis Pharma
- 07 Apr 2026 Launched for Achondroplasia (In children) in USA (SC)
- 16 Mar 2026 Efficacy and adverse events data from the phase II/III ApproaCH trial in Achondroplasia released by Ascendis Pharma