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Alimta Injectable Product

PDC*line Pharma SAS · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026 Quality 10/100

Alimta Injectable Product is a Small molecule drug developed by PDC*line Pharma SAS. It is currently in Phase 1 development. Also known as: Pemetrexed.

Alimta is a small molecule used in the treatment of Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC), specifically non-squamous cell carcinoma, in combination with carboplatin or cisplatin. It is administered via injection and is used in conjunction with other treatments such as surgery and radiochemotherapy.

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 nameAlimta Injectable Product
Also known asPemetrexed
SponsorPDC*line Pharma SAS
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 1

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Alimta Injectable Product

What is Alimta Injectable Product?

Alimta Injectable Product is a Small molecule drug developed by PDC*line Pharma SAS.

Who makes Alimta Injectable Product?

Alimta Injectable Product is developed by PDC*line Pharma SAS (see full PDC*line Pharma SAS pipeline at /company/pdc-line-pharma-sas).

Is Alimta Injectable Product also known as anything else?

Alimta Injectable Product is also known as Pemetrexed.

What development phase is Alimta Injectable Product in?

Alimta Injectable Product is in Phase 1.

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