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Omacetaxine

University of Illinois at Chicago · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Omacetaxine is a Small molecule drug developed by University of Illinois at Chicago. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Chronic myeloid leukemia. Also known as: Synribo, Homoharringtonine, Phase 1, Phase 2.

Likelihood of approval
13.3% 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).
  • Oncology Phase 2 attrition -2.0pp
    Oncology drugs have higher Phase 2-to-Phase 3 attrition than average — many fail to show OS benefit in larger studies.
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 nameOmacetaxine
Also known asSynribo, Homoharringtonine, Phase 1, Phase 2, HHT
SponsorUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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 Omacetaxine

What is Omacetaxine?

Omacetaxine is a Small molecule drug developed by University of Illinois at Chicago, indicated for Chronic myeloid leukemia.

What is Omacetaxine used for?

Omacetaxine is indicated for Chronic myeloid leukemia.

Who makes Omacetaxine?

Omacetaxine is developed by University of Illinois at Chicago (see full University of Illinois at Chicago pipeline at /company/university-of-illinois-at-chicago).

Is Omacetaxine also known as anything else?

Omacetaxine is also known as Synribo, Homoharringtonine, Phase 1, Phase 2, HHT.

What development phase is Omacetaxine in?

Omacetaxine is in Phase 2.

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