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Oral CAB

ViiV Healthcare · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026

Oral CAB is a Integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) Small molecule drug developed by ViiV Healthcare. It is currently in Phase 3 development for HIV-1 infection in treatment-naive and treatment-experienced adults (in combination with other antiretroviral agents). Also known as: Cabotegravir, GSK1265744.

Oral CAB is a capsid assembly modulator that inhibits HIV capsid formation, preventing viral replication by disrupting the structural integrity of newly formed HIV particles.

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Likelihood of approval
60.3% 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).
  • Anti-infectives pathway favourability +2.0pp
    Microbiological endpoints + non-inferiority designs raise approval rates above baseline.
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 nameOral CAB
Also known asCabotegravir, GSK1265744
SponsorViiV Healthcare
Drug classIntegrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI)
TargetHIV integrase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease / Virology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

CAB (cabotegravir) is an integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) that works by blocking HIV integrase, the enzyme responsible for inserting viral DNA into the host genome. The oral formulation allows for daily dosing as an alternative to long-acting injectable formulations. It is often used in combination antiretroviral therapy to suppress HIV replication.

Approved indications

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 Oral CAB

What is Oral CAB?

Oral CAB is a Integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) drug developed by ViiV Healthcare, indicated for HIV-1 infection in treatment-naive and treatment-experienced adults (in combination with other antiretroviral agents).

How does Oral CAB work?

Oral CAB is a capsid assembly modulator that inhibits HIV capsid formation, preventing viral replication by disrupting the structural integrity of newly formed HIV particles.

What is Oral CAB used for?

Oral CAB is indicated for HIV-1 infection in treatment-naive and treatment-experienced adults (in combination with other antiretroviral agents).

Who makes Oral CAB?

Oral CAB is developed by ViiV Healthcare (see full ViiV Healthcare pipeline at /company/viiv-healthcare).

Is Oral CAB also known as anything else?

Oral CAB is also known as Cabotegravir, GSK1265744.

What drug class is Oral CAB in?

Oral CAB belongs to the Integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) class. See all Integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) drugs at /class/integrase-strand-transfer-inhibitor-insti.

What development phase is Oral CAB in?

Oral CAB is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Oral CAB?

Common side effects of Oral CAB include Diarrhea, Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Hypersensitivity reactions.

What does Oral CAB target?

Oral CAB targets HIV integrase and is a Integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI).

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