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Placebo Tablet: BID

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. · Phase 3 active Small molecule Under review

Placebo Tablet: BID is a Small molecule drug developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Control arm in phase 3 clinical trial (specific indication unknown).

Placebo has no active pharmacological mechanism; it is an inert substance used as a control in clinical trials.

A Placebo Tablet taken BID (twice a day) is used as a control intervention in clinical trials to compare the effects of other treatments. The Placebo Tablet is a small molecule, as classified by ChEMBL, and has been used in studies for various conditions including COVID-19 Pneumonia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Atrial Fibrillation.

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 Tablet: BID
SponsorOtsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebo tablets are inactive formulations designed to match the appearance and administration schedule of an active drug. They serve as the control arm in randomized controlled trials to measure the effect of the investigational drug against baseline and psychological expectation effects. Any observed benefit in the placebo group is attributed to natural disease progression, regression to the mean, or the placebo effect itself.

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 Placebo Tablet: BID

What is Placebo Tablet: BID?

Placebo Tablet: BID is a Small molecule drug developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., indicated for Control arm in phase 3 clinical trial (specific indication unknown).

How does Placebo Tablet: BID work?

Placebo has no active pharmacological mechanism; it is an inert substance used as a control in clinical trials.

What is Placebo Tablet: BID used for?

Placebo Tablet: BID is indicated for Control arm in phase 3 clinical trial (specific indication unknown).

Who makes Placebo Tablet: BID?

Placebo Tablet: BID is developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (see full Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. pipeline at /company/otsuka-pharmaceutical-development-commercialization-inc).

What development phase is Placebo Tablet: BID in?

Placebo Tablet: BID is in Phase 3.

Related

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