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Avastin, Alimta

The Cooper Health System · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Avastin, Alimta is a monoclonal antibody Small molecule drug developed by The Cooper Health System. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Metastatic colorectal cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Glioblastoma.

Avastin (bevacizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that targets vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), inhibiting angiogenesis and tumor growth.

Avastin (bevacizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that targets vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), inhibiting angiogenesis and tumor growth. Used for Metastatic colorectal cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Glioblastoma.

Likelihood of approval
13.3% 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).
  • Oncology Phase 2 attrition -2.0pp
    Oncology drugs have higher Phase 2-to-Phase 3 attrition than average — many fail to show OS benefit in larger studies.
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 nameAvastin, Alimta
SponsorThe Cooper Health System
Drug classmonoclonal antibody
TargetVEGF
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

By binding to VEGF, Avastin prevents the interaction between VEGF and its receptors on the surface of endothelial cells, thereby blocking the formation of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow and spread.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about Avastin, Alimta

What is Avastin, Alimta?

Avastin, Alimta is a monoclonal antibody drug developed by The Cooper Health System, indicated for Metastatic colorectal cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Glioblastoma.

How does Avastin, Alimta work?

Avastin (bevacizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that targets vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), inhibiting angiogenesis and tumor growth.

What is Avastin, Alimta used for?

Avastin, Alimta is indicated for Metastatic colorectal cancer, Non-small cell lung cancer, Glioblastoma, Metastatic renal cell carcinoma, Cervical cancer.

Who makes Avastin, Alimta?

Avastin, Alimta is developed by The Cooper Health System (see full The Cooper Health System pipeline at /company/the-cooper-health-system).

What drug class is Avastin, Alimta in?

Avastin, Alimta belongs to the monoclonal antibody class. See all monoclonal antibody drugs at /class/monoclonal-antibody.

What development phase is Avastin, Alimta in?

Avastin, Alimta is in Phase 2.

What are the side effects of Avastin, Alimta?

Common side effects of Avastin, Alimta include Hypertension, Fatigue, Proteinuria, Nasopharyngitis.

What does Avastin, Alimta target?

Avastin, Alimta targets VEGF and is a monoclonal antibody.

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