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BL 1020 High Dose

BioLineRx, Ltd. · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026

BL 1020 High Dose is a Dopamine D3 receptor antagonist Small molecule drug developed by BioLineRx, Ltd.. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder.

BL 1020 is a dopamine D3 receptor antagonist that modulates dopaminergic signaling in the brain.

BL 1020 is a medication being studied for the treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It has been compared to risperidone and a placebo in a six-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Likelihood of approval
12.3% 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).
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 nameBL 1020 High Dose
SponsorBioLineRx, Ltd.
Drug classDopamine D3 receptor antagonist
TargetDopamine D3 receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPsychiatry
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

BL 1020 selectively blocks dopamine D3 receptors, which are implicated in reward processing, motivation, and psychotic symptoms. By antagonizing D3 receptors while having minimal activity at D2 receptors, the drug aims to provide antipsychotic efficacy with potentially improved tolerability compared to conventional antipsychotics that broadly block D2 receptors.

Approved indications

Common side effects

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 BL 1020 High Dose

What is BL 1020 High Dose?

BL 1020 High Dose is a Dopamine D3 receptor antagonist drug developed by BioLineRx, Ltd., indicated for Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder.

How does BL 1020 High Dose work?

BL 1020 is a dopamine D3 receptor antagonist that modulates dopaminergic signaling in the brain.

What is BL 1020 High Dose used for?

BL 1020 High Dose is indicated for Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder.

Who makes BL 1020 High Dose?

BL 1020 High Dose is developed by BioLineRx, Ltd. (see full BioLineRx, Ltd. pipeline at /company/biolinerx-ltd).

What drug class is BL 1020 High Dose in?

BL 1020 High Dose belongs to the Dopamine D3 receptor antagonist class. See all Dopamine D3 receptor antagonist drugs at /class/dopamine-d3-receptor-antagonist.

What development phase is BL 1020 High Dose in?

BL 1020 High Dose is in Phase 2.

What are the side effects of BL 1020 High Dose?

Common side effects of BL 1020 High Dose include Akathisia, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Nausea, Headache.

What does BL 1020 High Dose target?

BL 1020 High Dose targets Dopamine D3 receptor and is a Dopamine D3 receptor antagonist.

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