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Daxas

AstraZeneca · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Daxas is a Small molecule drug developed by AstraZeneca. It is currently in Phase 2 development for COPD Associated with Chronic Bronchitis, Plaque psoriasis, Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Likelihood of approval
19.3% 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).
  • Immunology slight uplift +1.0pp
    Mature endpoint landscape (ACR, DAS28, PASI) makes immunology approvals slightly more predictable.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    AstraZeneca 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 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 nameDaxas
SponsorAstraZeneca
TargetcAMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4A, cAMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4B, cAMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4D
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhasePhase 2

Approved indications

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 Daxas

What is Daxas?

Daxas is a Small molecule drug developed by AstraZeneca, indicated for COPD Associated with Chronic Bronchitis, Plaque psoriasis, Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

What is Daxas used for?

Daxas is indicated for COPD Associated with Chronic Bronchitis, Plaque psoriasis, Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Who makes Daxas?

Daxas is developed by AstraZeneca (see full AstraZeneca pipeline at /company/astrazeneca).

What development phase is Daxas in?

Daxas is in Phase 2.

What does Daxas target?

Daxas targets cAMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4A, cAMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4B, cAMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4D.

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