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Vehicle eye drops.

Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Vehicle eye drops. is a Small molecule drug developed by Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd.. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Dry eye syndrome, Conjunctivitis.

Vehicle eye drops serve as a placebo or control treatment in ophthalmic clinical trials.

Vehicle eye drops are used in clinical trials to serve as a control group for studying the efficacy and safety of other eye medications, such as nepafenac and prednisolone acetate. They have been studied in clinical trials for various eye conditions, including non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, cataract, dry eye disease, and dry eyes.

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 nameVehicle eye drops.
SponsorJiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd.
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOphthalmology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

They are used to compare the efficacy of active treatments to a standard, inert substance. This allows researchers to determine whether any observed effects are due to the treatment itself or to other factors.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Vehicle eye drops.

What is Vehicle eye drops.?

Vehicle eye drops. is a Small molecule drug developed by Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd., indicated for Dry eye syndrome, Conjunctivitis.

How does Vehicle eye drops. work?

Vehicle eye drops serve as a placebo or control treatment in ophthalmic clinical trials.

What is Vehicle eye drops. used for?

Vehicle eye drops. is indicated for Dry eye syndrome, Conjunctivitis.

Who makes Vehicle eye drops.?

Vehicle eye drops. is developed by Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. (see full Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. pipeline at /company/jiangsu-hengrui-medicine-co-ltd).

What development phase is Vehicle eye drops. in?

Vehicle eye drops. is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Vehicle eye drops.?

Common side effects of Vehicle eye drops. include Eye irritation.

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