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EMLA cream only

Damascus University · Phase 1 active Small molecule Quality 0/100

EMLA cream only is a Small molecule drug developed by Damascus University. It is currently in Phase 1 development.

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	EMLA cream only
Sponsor	Damascus University
Modality	Small molecule
Phase	Phase 1

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about EMLA cream only

What is EMLA cream only?

EMLA cream only is a Small molecule drug developed by Damascus University.

Who makes EMLA cream only?

EMLA cream only is developed by Damascus University (see full Damascus University pipeline at /company/damascus-university).

What development phase is EMLA cream only in?

EMLA cream only is in Phase 1.

Manufacturer: Damascus University — full pipeline

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