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atrovastatin

Astellas Pharma Inc · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

atrovastatin is a Small molecule drug developed by Astellas Pharma Inc. It is currently in Phase 2 development. Also known as: Lipitor.

Atorvastatin is a small molecule used in various clinical trials for conditions such as hypercholesterolemia, leukemia, and Hodgkin disease. It has been studied in combination with ezetimibe and used to investigate cardiotoxicity in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

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).
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 nameatrovastatin
Also known asLipitor
SponsorAstellas Pharma Inc
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 2

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

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 atrovastatin

What is atrovastatin?

atrovastatin is a Small molecule drug developed by Astellas Pharma Inc.

Who makes atrovastatin?

atrovastatin is developed by Astellas Pharma Inc (see full Astellas Pharma Inc pipeline at /company/astellas).

Is atrovastatin also known as anything else?

atrovastatin is also known as Lipitor.

What development phase is atrovastatin in?

atrovastatin is in Phase 2.

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