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Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium is a Third-generation cephalosporin Small molecule drug developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Bacterial infections including meningitis, sepsis, and lower respiratory tract infections, Surgical prophylaxis, Gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections.

Ceftriaxone sodium is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins.

Ceftriaxone sodium is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Used for Bacterial infections including meningitis, sepsis, and lower respiratory tract infections, Surgical prophylaxis, Gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections.

Likelihood of approval
63.3% 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.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 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 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 nameComparator: ceftriaxone sodium
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Drug classThird-generation cephalosporin
TargetPenicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Ceftriaxone works by disrupting the cross-linking of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls, leading to cell wall instability and bacterial death. It has broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, with particular efficacy against aerobic organisms. The drug is bactericidal and is commonly used for serious infections including meningitis, sepsis, and surgical prophylaxis.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium

What is Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium?

Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium is a Third-generation cephalosporin drug developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, indicated for Bacterial infections including meningitis, sepsis, and lower respiratory tract infections, Surgical prophylaxis, Gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections.

How does Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium work?

Ceftriaxone sodium is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins.

What is Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium used for?

Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium is indicated for Bacterial infections including meningitis, sepsis, and lower respiratory tract infections, Surgical prophylaxis, Gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections.

Who makes Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium?

Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium is developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (see full Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC pipeline at /company/merck).

What drug class is Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium in?

Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium belongs to the Third-generation cephalosporin class. See all Third-generation cephalosporin drugs at /class/third-generation-cephalosporin.

What development phase is Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium in?

Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium?

Common side effects of Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium include Diarrhea, Rash, Phlebitis at injection site, Nausea, Hypersensitivity reactions.

What does Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium target?

Comparator: ceftriaxone sodium targets Penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and is a Third-generation cephalosporin.

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