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Second-Line Chemotherapy Agents

Genentech, Inc. · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Second-Line Chemotherapy Agents is a Small molecule drug developed by Genentech, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 2 development.

Second-line chemotherapy agents for various cancers, including Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), Colorectal Cancer Metastatic, Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer, Gastric Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer, include irinotecan liposome (II) and combinations of TACE/HAIC with Immuno-Targeted Therapy. These agents are studied in clinical trials for their effectiveness in treating cancers that have not responded to first-line therapy.

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 nameSecond-Line Chemotherapy Agents
SponsorGenentech, Inc.
ModalitySmall molecule
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 Second-Line Chemotherapy Agents

What is Second-Line Chemotherapy Agents?

Second-Line Chemotherapy Agents is a Small molecule drug developed by Genentech, Inc..

Who makes Second-Line Chemotherapy Agents?

Second-Line Chemotherapy Agents is developed by Genentech, Inc. (see full Genentech, Inc. pipeline at /company/genentech-inc).

What development phase is Second-Line Chemotherapy Agents in?

Second-Line Chemotherapy Agents is in Phase 2.

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