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Placebo Peel

ZARS Pharma Inc. · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Placebo Peel is a Small molecule drug developed by ZARS Pharma Inc.. It is currently in Phase 3 development. Also known as: Placebo.

Placebo Peel does not have a known mechanism of action.

Placebo Peel is a study intervention that has been used in clinical trials to evaluate its effects on various conditions, including overweight, obesity, periodontitis, and gingivitis. The exact mechanism of Placebo Peel is unknown, as per the information available on ChEMBL.

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 namePlacebo Peel
Also known asPlacebo
SponsorZARS Pharma Inc.
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

As a placebo, it is designed to mimic the appearance and feel of an actual medication without any active therapeutic effect.

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 Placebo Peel

What is Placebo Peel?

Placebo Peel is a Small molecule drug developed by ZARS Pharma Inc..

How does Placebo Peel work?

Placebo Peel does not have a known mechanism of action.

Who makes Placebo Peel?

Placebo Peel is developed by ZARS Pharma Inc. (see full ZARS Pharma Inc. pipeline at /company/zars-pharma-inc).

Is Placebo Peel also known as anything else?

Placebo Peel is also known as Placebo.

What development phase is Placebo Peel in?

Placebo Peel is in Phase 3.

Related

Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing