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Anti-NGF AB

Pfizer · Phase 2 active Biologic Under review

Anti-NGF AB is a NGF antagonist Biologic drug developed by Pfizer. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Neuropathic pain.

Antagonist of nerve growth factor

Anti-NGF AB is being studied in clinical trials for the treatment of Neoplasms and Bone Metastases. The primary purpose of these trials is to assess the safety of Anti-NGF AB in cancer patients.

Likelihood of approval
15.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • CNS / neurology attrition -3.0pp
    CNS drugs have historically high Phase 3 failure rates (notably in Alzheimer disease + major depression).
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Pfizer is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +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 nameAnti-NGF AB
SponsorPfizer
Drug classNGF antagonist
TargetNGF
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaNeurology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Anti-NGF AB works by blocking the action of nerve growth factor, a protein involved in the growth and maintenance of nerve cells.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about Anti-NGF AB

What is Anti-NGF AB?

Anti-NGF AB is a NGF antagonist drug developed by Pfizer, indicated for Neuropathic pain.

How does Anti-NGF AB work?

Antagonist of nerve growth factor

What is Anti-NGF AB used for?

Anti-NGF AB is indicated for Neuropathic pain.

Who makes Anti-NGF AB?

Anti-NGF AB is developed by Pfizer (see full Pfizer pipeline at /company/pfizer).

What drug class is Anti-NGF AB in?

Anti-NGF AB belongs to the NGF antagonist class. See all NGF antagonist drugs at /class/ngf-antagonist.

What development phase is Anti-NGF AB in?

Anti-NGF AB is in Phase 2.

What are the side effects of Anti-NGF AB?

Common side effects of Anti-NGF AB include Injection site reaction, Headache, Fatigue.

What does Anti-NGF AB target?

Anti-NGF AB targets NGF and is a NGF antagonist.

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