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Pemprolizumab

University Medical Center Groningen · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Pemprolizumab is a Small molecule drug developed by University Medical Center Groningen. It is currently in Phase 2 development. Also known as: MK3475.

Pembrolizumab is a medication used in combination with VMD-928 to treat solid tumors or lymphoma driven by TrkA overexpression. It is also being studied as a treatment for various types of cancer, including head and neck carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

Likelihood of approval
15.3% 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).
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 namePemprolizumab
Also known asMK3475
SponsorUniversity Medical Center Groningen
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 2

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

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 Pemprolizumab

What is Pemprolizumab?

Pemprolizumab is a Small molecule drug developed by University Medical Center Groningen.

Who makes Pemprolizumab?

Pemprolizumab is developed by University Medical Center Groningen (see full University Medical Center Groningen pipeline at /company/university-medical-center-groningen).

Is Pemprolizumab also known as anything else?

Pemprolizumab is also known as MK3475.

What development phase is Pemprolizumab in?

Pemprolizumab is in Phase 2.

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