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POLICOSANOL

Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 23/100

POLICOSANOL is a drug. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

Policosanol is thought to work by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a key role in cholesterol synthesis.

Policosanol is a nutraceutical that has been studied in clinical trials for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, type 2, dyslipidemia, and atherosclerosis. It has been compared to ezetimibe in a clinical trial for statin-intolerant patients, but the results of this comparison are not specified in the provided information.

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 namePOLICOSANOL
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaMetabolic
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Imagine your body's cells are like factories that produce cholesterol. Policosanol is like a brake that slows down this production process, which can help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. This can be beneficial for people at risk of heart disease.

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 POLICOSANOL

What is POLICOSANOL?

POLICOSANOL is a Small molecule drug.

How does POLICOSANOL work?

Policosanol is thought to work by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a key role in cholesterol synthesis.

What development phase is POLICOSANOL in?

POLICOSANOL is in Phase 3.

Related

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