Morcamilast- Meiji Seika Pharma
Alternative Names: ME-3183Latest Information Update: 06 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Meiji Seika Pharma
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antipsoriatics; Skin disorder therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Type 4 cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Palmoplantar pustulosis
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 - Palmoplantar pustulosis
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Plaque psoriasis
Most Recent Events
- 03 Mar 2026 Morcamilast- Meiji Seika Pharma is available for licensing as of 03 Mar 2026. www.meiji.com
- 03 Mar 2026 ME 3183 receives Orphan Drug status for Palmoplantar pustulosis in European Union
- 16 Oct 2023 Safety and efficacy data from a phase IIa trial in Plaque psoriasis released by Meiji Seika Pharma