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tenofovir monotherapy

Uijeongbu St. Mary Hospital · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 55/100

tenofovir monotherapy is a Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI) Small molecule drug developed by Uijeongbu St. Mary Hospital. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

Tenofovir inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase by competing with natural substrates and causing DNA chain termination.

Tenofovir is a small molecule inhibitor that targets human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase. It has been studied as a treatment for Hepatitis B and Chronic Hepatitis B in clinical trials, including a Phase 3b study comparing its efficacy to emtricitabine/tenofovir.

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 nametenofovir monotherapy
SponsorUijeongbu St. Mary Hospital
Drug classNucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI)
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is converted to tenofovir diphosphate, an active metabolite that competes with deoxyadenosine 5'-triphosphate for incorporation into viral DNA. Once incorporated, it terminates the DNA chain, preventing HIV replication.

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 tenofovir monotherapy

What is tenofovir monotherapy?

tenofovir monotherapy is a Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI) drug developed by Uijeongbu St. Mary Hospital.

How does tenofovir monotherapy work?

Tenofovir inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase by competing with natural substrates and causing DNA chain termination.

Who makes tenofovir monotherapy?

tenofovir monotherapy is developed by Uijeongbu St. Mary Hospital (see full Uijeongbu St. Mary Hospital pipeline at /company/uijeongbu-st-mary-hospital).

What drug class is tenofovir monotherapy in?

tenofovir monotherapy belongs to the Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI) class. See all Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI) drugs at /class/nucleotide-reverse-transcriptase-inhibitor-ntrti.

What development phase is tenofovir monotherapy in?

tenofovir monotherapy is in Phase 3.

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