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IV Lacosamide

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital · Phase 3 active Small molecule Quality 5/100

IV Lacosamide is a Small molecule drug developed by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. It is currently in Phase 3 development. Also known as: Vimpat.

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 nameIV Lacosamide
Also known asVimpat
SponsorLe Bonheur Children's Hospital
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

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 IV Lacosamide

What is IV Lacosamide?

IV Lacosamide is a Small molecule drug developed by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.

Who makes IV Lacosamide?

IV Lacosamide is developed by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (see full Le Bonheur Children's Hospital pipeline at /company/le-bonheur-children-s-hospital).

Is IV Lacosamide also known as anything else?

IV Lacosamide is also known as Vimpat.

What development phase is IV Lacosamide in?

IV Lacosamide is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of IV Lacosamide?

Common side effects of IV Lacosamide include Functional gastrointestinal disorder, Pyrexia, Respiratory tract infection, Respiratory tract infection viral, Blood triglycerides increased, Blood cholesterol increased.

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