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AC-1202 mixed in water

Cerecin · Phase 1 active Small molecule Quality 45/100

AC-1202 mixed in water is a Medical food / Ketogenic agent Small molecule drug developed by Cerecin. It is currently in Phase 1 development.

Provides medium-chain triglycerides that are metabolized to ketone bodies, offering an alternative energy source for brain cells with impaired glucose metabolism.

Likelihood of approval
9.6% vs 9.6% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2033–2036
Steps remaining: Phase 2 → Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 1 → approval rate +9.6pp
    Industry-wide phase 1 drugs reach approval ~9.6% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2033–2036
EMA EU 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2034–2038 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2034–2038 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2034–2038 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2035–2039 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2034–2038 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2034–2039 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2035–2039 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameAC-1202 mixed in water
SponsorCerecin
Drug classMedical food / Ketogenic agent
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 1

Mechanism of action

AC-1202 contains caprylic triglyceride, which is converted in the liver to ketone bodies (primarily beta-hydroxybutyrate). These ketones can cross the blood-brain barrier and provide an alternative fuel source for neurons in conditions where glucose metabolism is compromised, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about AC-1202 mixed in water

What is AC-1202 mixed in water?

AC-1202 mixed in water is a Medical food / Ketogenic agent drug developed by Cerecin.

How does AC-1202 mixed in water work?

Provides medium-chain triglycerides that are metabolized to ketone bodies, offering an alternative energy source for brain cells with impaired glucose metabolism.

Who makes AC-1202 mixed in water?

AC-1202 mixed in water is developed by Cerecin (see full Cerecin pipeline at /company/cerecin).

What drug class is AC-1202 mixed in water in?

AC-1202 mixed in water belongs to the Medical food / Ketogenic agent class. See all Medical food / Ketogenic agent drugs at /class/medical-food-ketogenic-agent.

What development phase is AC-1202 mixed in water in?

AC-1202 mixed in water is in Phase 1.

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