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Cisticid

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany · Phase 1 active Small molecule

Cisticid is a Small molecule drug developed by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. It is currently in Phase 1 development. Also known as: Praziquantel.

Likelihood of approval
12.6% vs 9.6% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2033–2036
Steps remaining: Phase 2 → Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 1 → approval rate +9.6pp
    Industry-wide phase 1 drugs reach approval ~9.6% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany 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 2033–2036
EMA EU 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2034–2038 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2034–2038 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2034–2038 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2035–2039 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2034–2038 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2034–2039 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2035–2039 +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 nameCisticid
Also known asPraziquantel
SponsorMerck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 1

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 Cisticid

What is Cisticid?

Cisticid is a Small molecule drug developed by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Who makes Cisticid?

Cisticid is developed by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany (see full Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany pipeline at /company/merck-kgaa-darmstadt-germany).

Is Cisticid also known as anything else?

Cisticid is also known as Praziquantel.

What development phase is Cisticid in?

Cisticid is in Phase 1.

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