Research programme: small molecule therapeutics - Merck & Co/
Alternative Names: TERN-800; TERN-800 seriesLatest Information Update: 11 May 2026
At a glance
- Originator Terns Pharmaceuticals
- Class Obesity therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor modulators
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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
- Discontinued Obesity
Most Recent Events
- 05 May 2026 Terns Pharmaceuticals has been acquired and merged into Merck & Co
- 10 Nov 2025 Discontinued - Preclinical for Obesity in USA (PO)
- 06 Aug 2025 Research programme: small molecule therapeutics - Terns Pharmaceuticals is available for licensing as of 13 Aug 2025. https://www.ternspharma.com/pipeline