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Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet

Mundipharma (China) Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet is a Opioid Small molecule drug developed by Mundipharma (China) Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Moderate to severe pain, Severe pain in cancer patients.

Morphine sulfate works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, producing analgesia and altering emotional responses to pain.

Morphine sulfate works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, producing analgesia and altering emotional responses to pain. Used for Moderate to severe pain, Severe pain in cancer patients.

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 nameMorphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet
SponsorMundipharma (China) Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd
Drug classOpioid
Targetmu-opioid receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain Management
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Morphine sulfate is a mu-opioid receptor agonist that activates the G-protein coupled receptor, leading to the inhibition of adenylate cyclase and a decrease in the release of neurotransmitters involved in pain perception. This results in analgesia and a reduction in emotional responses to pain.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet

What is Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet is a Opioid drug developed by Mundipharma (China) Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, indicated for Moderate to severe pain, Severe pain in cancer patients.

How does Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet work?

Morphine sulfate works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, producing analgesia and altering emotional responses to pain.

What is Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet used for?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet is indicated for Moderate to severe pain, Severe pain in cancer patients.

Who makes Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet is developed by Mundipharma (China) Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd (see full Mundipharma (China) Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd pipeline at /company/mundipharma-china-pharmaceutical-co-ltd).

What drug class is Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet in?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet belongs to the Opioid class. See all Opioid drugs at /class/opioid.

What development phase is Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet in?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet?

Common side effects of Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet include Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Dizziness, Somnolence.

What does Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet target?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet targets mu-opioid receptor and is a Opioid.

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