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Danicopan - Softgel

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Danicopan - Softgel is a Small molecule drug developed by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 1 development. Also known as: ALXN2040, ACH-0144471 (formerly), ACH-4471, ACH4471.

Danicopan is a small molecule that inhibits complement factor D. It is being studied in different forms, including softgel, in healthy participants.

Likelihood of approval

9.6% 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).

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 name	Danicopan - Softgel
Also known as	ALXN2040, ACH-0144471 (formerly), ACH-4471, ACH4471, 4471
Sponsor	Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Modality	Small molecule
Phase	Phase 1

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Study of Different Forms of Danicopan (Tablet, Softgel Capsule, Liquid-filled Capsule) in Healthy Participants (PHASE1)

Primary sources

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Source	Used for
ClinicalTrials.gov	Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

Competitive intelligence

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Frequently asked questions about Danicopan - Softgel

What is Danicopan - Softgel?

Danicopan - Softgel is a Small molecule drug developed by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc..

Who makes Danicopan - Softgel?

Danicopan - Softgel is developed by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (see full Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. pipeline at /company/alexion-pharmaceuticals-inc).

Is Danicopan - Softgel also known as anything else?

Danicopan - Softgel is also known as ALXN2040, ACH-0144471 (formerly), ACH-4471, ACH4471, 4471.

What development phase is Danicopan - Softgel in?

Danicopan - Softgel is in Phase 1.

Manufacturer: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — full pipeline
Also known as: ALXN2040, ACH-0144471 (formerly), ACH-4471, ACH4471, 4471

Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing