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Transfersome

Celtic Pharma Development Services · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Transfersome is a Small molecule drug developed by Celtic Pharma Development Services. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

Transfersome is a proprietary drug delivery technology developed by IDEA AG, a German company, designed to exhibit characteristics of a cell vesicle for controlled and potentially targeted drug delivery. It has been studied in clinical trials for various conditions, including osteoarthritis, onychomycosis, and musculoskeletal pain, using ketoprofen as the active ingredient.

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 nameTransfersome
SponsorCeltic Pharma Development Services
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 3

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 Transfersome

What is Transfersome?

Transfersome is a Small molecule drug developed by Celtic Pharma Development Services.

Who makes Transfersome?

Transfersome is developed by Celtic Pharma Development Services (see full Celtic Pharma Development Services pipeline at /company/celtic-pharma-development-services).

What development phase is Transfersome in?

Transfersome is in Phase 3.

Related

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