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AMG 133

Amgen · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 15/100

AMG 133 is a Small molecule drug developed by Amgen. It is currently in Phase 1 development. Also known as: Maridebart cafraglutide, maridebart cafraglutide.

AMG 133, also known as Maridebart cafraglutide, is an investigational drug developed by Amgen for the treatment of conditions such as overweight, obesity, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is an ICOS ligand inhibitor, classified as an inhibitor drug modality, and is being studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial to assess its bioavailability when administered using two subcutaneous presentations.

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
    Amgen 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 nameAMG 133
Also known asMaridebart cafraglutide, maridebart cafraglutide
SponsorAmgen
ModalitySmall molecule
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 AMG 133

What is AMG 133?

AMG 133 is a Small molecule drug developed by Amgen.

Who makes AMG 133?

AMG 133 is developed by Amgen (see full Amgen pipeline at /company/amgen).

Is AMG 133 also known as anything else?

AMG 133 is also known as Maridebart cafraglutide, maridebart cafraglutide.

What development phase is AMG 133 in?

AMG 133 is in Phase 1.

What are the side effects of AMG 133?

Common side effects of AMG 133 include Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased appetite, Headache, Abdominal pain, Gastrooesophageal reflux disease.

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