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Baloxavir Marboxil tablets

Jiaxing AnDiCon Biotech Co.,Ltd · Phase 3 active Small molecule Under review

Baloxavir Marboxil tablets is a Cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by Jiaxing AnDiCon Biotech Co.,Ltd. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Acute uncomplicated influenza (treatment), Influenza prophylaxis.

Baloxavir marboxil inhibits the influenza virus endonuclease, blocking viral cap-dependent transcription and preventing viral replication.

Baloxavir Marboxil tablets are a small molecule inhibitor of the polymerase acidic protein, classified as an INHIBITOR drug class. They are indicated for the treatment of influenza and have been studied in clinical trials for various conditions including infection, coronavirus, and transplant-related infections.

Likelihood of approval
60.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Anti-infectives pathway favourability +2.0pp
    Microbiological endpoints + non-inferiority designs raise approval rates above baseline.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +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 nameBaloxavir Marboxil tablets
SponsorJiaxing AnDiCon Biotech Co.,Ltd
Drug classCap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor
TargetInfluenza PA endonuclease
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaVirology/Infectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Baloxavir marboxil is a prodrug that is converted to its active form, baloxavir, which selectively inhibits the polymerase acidic (PA) protein endonuclease of influenza viruses. This enzyme is essential for viral mRNA synthesis, as it cleaves host pre-mRNA to generate primers for viral transcription. By blocking this mechanism, the drug prevents the virus from synthesizing its own mRNA and replicating.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Baloxavir Marboxil tablets

What is Baloxavir Marboxil tablets?

Baloxavir Marboxil tablets is a Cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor drug developed by Jiaxing AnDiCon Biotech Co.,Ltd, indicated for Acute uncomplicated influenza (treatment), Influenza prophylaxis.

How does Baloxavir Marboxil tablets work?

Baloxavir marboxil inhibits the influenza virus endonuclease, blocking viral cap-dependent transcription and preventing viral replication.

What is Baloxavir Marboxil tablets used for?

Baloxavir Marboxil tablets is indicated for Acute uncomplicated influenza (treatment), Influenza prophylaxis.

Who makes Baloxavir Marboxil tablets?

Baloxavir Marboxil tablets is developed by Jiaxing AnDiCon Biotech Co.,Ltd (see full Jiaxing AnDiCon Biotech Co.,Ltd pipeline at /company/jiaxing-andicon-biotech-co-ltd).

What drug class is Baloxavir Marboxil tablets in?

Baloxavir Marboxil tablets belongs to the Cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor class. See all Cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor drugs at /class/cap-dependent-endonuclease-inhibitor.

What development phase is Baloxavir Marboxil tablets in?

Baloxavir Marboxil tablets is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Baloxavir Marboxil tablets?

Common side effects of Baloxavir Marboxil tablets include Headache, Diarrhea, Nausea, Nasopharyngitis.

What does Baloxavir Marboxil tablets target?

Baloxavir Marboxil tablets targets Influenza PA endonuclease and is a Cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor.

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