Enlicitide - Merck Sharp & Dohme
Alternative Names: Enlicitide Chloride; Enlicitide decanoate; LIPFENDRA; MK-0616Latest Information Update: 21 Sep 2026
At a glance
- Originator Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
- Class Antihyperlipidaemics; Cyclic peptides; Urologics
- Mechanism of Action PCSK9 protein inhibitors
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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
Highest Development Phases
- Registered Hypercholesterolaemia; Hyperlipoproteinaemia type IIa
- Preregistration Dyslipidaemias
- Phase III Hyperlipidaemia
Most Recent Events
- 16 Sep 2026 Merck Sharp and Dohme plans phase III MK-0616 trial in Hyperlipidaemia and Hypercholesterolaemia in India in October 2026 (PO) (NCT07821944)
- 31 Aug 2026 Merck Sharp & Dohme initiates a phase I trial (In volunteers) in USA (PO, Tablet) (NCT07776665)
- 25 Aug 2026 Merck Sharp & Dohme plans a phase I trial (In volunteers) (PO, Tablet), in August 2026 (NCT07776665)