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Ipilimumab and Fotemustine

Italian Network for Tumor Biotherapy · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Ipilimumab and Fotemustine is a Small molecule drug developed by Italian Network for Tumor Biotherapy. It is currently in Phase 2 development. Also known as: Ipilimumab (Yervoy), Fotemustine (Muphoran).

Likelihood of approval

15.3% 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).

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 name	Ipilimumab and Fotemustine
Also known as	Ipilimumab (Yervoy), Fotemustine (Muphoran)
Sponsor	Italian Network for Tumor Biotherapy
Modality	Small molecule
Phase	Phase 2

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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 Ipilimumab and Fotemustine

What is Ipilimumab and Fotemustine?

Ipilimumab and Fotemustine is a Small molecule drug developed by Italian Network for Tumor Biotherapy.

Who makes Ipilimumab and Fotemustine?

Ipilimumab and Fotemustine is developed by Italian Network for Tumor Biotherapy (see full Italian Network for Tumor Biotherapy pipeline at /company/italian-network-for-tumor-biotherapy).

Is Ipilimumab and Fotemustine also known as anything else?

Ipilimumab and Fotemustine is also known as Ipilimumab (Yervoy), Fotemustine (Muphoran).

What development phase is Ipilimumab and Fotemustine in?

Ipilimumab and Fotemustine is in Phase 2.

Manufacturer: Italian Network for Tumor Biotherapy — full pipeline
Also known as: Ipilimumab (Yervoy), Fotemustine (Muphoran)

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