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Etidronate

Organon and Co · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Etidronate is a Small molecule drug developed by Organon and Co. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Heterotopic ossification, Humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy, Osteitis deformans. Also known as: DIDRONEL®, Etidronate disodium, Didronel.

Likelihood of approval
58.3% 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).
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 nameEtidronate
Also known asDIDRONEL®, Etidronate disodium, Didronel
SponsorOrganon and Co
TargetType IV secretion-like conjugative transfer relaxase protein TraI
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 3

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 Etidronate

What is Etidronate?

Etidronate is a Small molecule drug developed by Organon and Co, indicated for Heterotopic ossification, Humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy, Osteitis deformans.

What is Etidronate used for?

Etidronate is indicated for Heterotopic ossification, Humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy, Osteitis deformans.

Who makes Etidronate?

Etidronate is developed by Organon and Co (see full Organon and Co pipeline at /company/organon-and-co).

Is Etidronate also known as anything else?

Etidronate is also known as DIDRONEL®, Etidronate disodium, Didronel.

What development phase is Etidronate in?

Etidronate is in Phase 3.

What does Etidronate target?

Etidronate targets Type IV secretion-like conjugative transfer relaxase protein TraI.

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