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Maplirpacept (maplirpacept)

Pfizer Inc. · Phase 1 active ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 20/100

Maplirpacept (generic name: maplirpacept) is a drug developed by Pfizer Inc.. It is currently in Phase 1 development.

Maplirpacept is an investigational fusion protein being developed by Pfizer as a potential treatment for various hematologic malignancies, including Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma. It is classified as a protein modality and is being investigated as an immune checkpoint inhibitor.

Likelihood of approval
12.6% 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).
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Pfizer Inc. 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 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 namemaplirpacept
SponsorPfizer Inc.
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 1

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 Maplirpacept

What is Maplirpacept?

Maplirpacept (maplirpacept) is a pharmaceutical drug developed by Pfizer Inc..

Who makes Maplirpacept?

Maplirpacept is developed by Pfizer Inc. (see full Pfizer Inc. pipeline at /company/pfizer).

What is the generic name of Maplirpacept?

maplirpacept is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Maplirpacept.

What development phase is Maplirpacept in?

Maplirpacept is in Phase 1.

What are the side effects of Maplirpacept?

Common side effects of Maplirpacept include Neutrophil count decreased, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Fatigue, Gastroenteritis, Urinary tract infection.

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