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Mepidon — Competitive Intelligence Brief
phase 2
normethadone
D(2) dopamine receptor, D(3) dopamine receptor, Mu-type opioid receptor
Pain
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
Mepidon (NORMETHADONE). Mepidon works by binding to the mu-type opioid receptor in the brain, which can help to reduce pain perception.
Comparator set
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mepidon TARGET | NORMETHADONE | phase 2 | normethadone | D(2) dopamine receptor, D(3) dopamine receptor, Mu-type opioid receptor |
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Drug Landscape (2026). Mepidon — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/normethadone. Accessed 2026-06-10.
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