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Open-label Glimepiride

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Open-label Glimepiride is a Sulfonylurea Small molecule drug developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Also known as: Amaryl®, Glimy.

Glimepiride stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells by binding to sulfonylurea receptors on the cell membrane.

Glimepiride stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells by binding to sulfonylurea receptors on the cell membrane. Used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% 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).
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 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 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 nameOpen-label Glimepiride
Also known asAmaryl®, Glimy
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Drug classSulfonylurea
TargetSulfonylurea receptor (SUR1) / ATP-sensitive potassium channel
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Glimepiride is a meglitinide-class sulfonylurea that closes ATP-sensitive potassium channels in pancreatic beta cells, leading to cell depolarization and calcium influx, which triggers insulin release. This mechanism helps lower blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes by increasing endogenous insulin secretion.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about Open-label Glimepiride

What is Open-label Glimepiride?

Open-label Glimepiride is a Sulfonylurea drug developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, indicated for Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How does Open-label Glimepiride work?

Glimepiride stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells by binding to sulfonylurea receptors on the cell membrane.

What is Open-label Glimepiride used for?

Open-label Glimepiride is indicated for Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Who makes Open-label Glimepiride?

Open-label Glimepiride is developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (see full Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC pipeline at /company/merck).

Is Open-label Glimepiride also known as anything else?

Open-label Glimepiride is also known as Amaryl®, Glimy.

What drug class is Open-label Glimepiride in?

Open-label Glimepiride belongs to the Sulfonylurea class. See all Sulfonylurea drugs at /class/sulfonylurea.

What development phase is Open-label Glimepiride in?

Open-label Glimepiride is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Open-label Glimepiride?

Common side effects of Open-label Glimepiride include Hypoglycemia, Weight gain, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea.

What does Open-label Glimepiride target?

Open-label Glimepiride targets Sulfonylurea receptor (SUR1) / ATP-sensitive potassium channel and is a Sulfonylurea.

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