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Zebinix

Centre Hospitalier Saint Joseph Saint Luc de Lyon · Phase 2 active Small molecule Under review

Zebinix is a Small molecule drug developed by Centre Hospitalier Saint Joseph Saint Luc de Lyon. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Partial seizure. Also known as: Eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL).

Zebinix, also known as Eslicarbazepine acetate, is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat partial-onset seizures in epilepsy. It works by blocking the sodium channel alpha subunit, a mechanism that is classified as a small molecule blocker.

Likelihood of approval
12.3% 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).
  • CNS / neurology attrition -3.0pp
    CNS drugs have historically high Phase 3 failure rates (notably in Alzheimer disease + major depression).
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 nameZebinix
Also known asEslicarbazepine acetate (ESL)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Saint Joseph Saint Luc de Lyon
TargetSodium channel alpha subunit
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaNeuroscience
PhasePhase 2

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 Zebinix

What is Zebinix?

Zebinix is a Small molecule drug developed by Centre Hospitalier Saint Joseph Saint Luc de Lyon, indicated for Partial seizure.

What is Zebinix used for?

Zebinix is indicated for Partial seizure.

Who makes Zebinix?

Zebinix is developed by Centre Hospitalier Saint Joseph Saint Luc de Lyon (see full Centre Hospitalier Saint Joseph Saint Luc de Lyon pipeline at /company/centre-hospitalier-saint-joseph-saint-luc-de-lyon).

Is Zebinix also known as anything else?

Zebinix is also known as Eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL).

What development phase is Zebinix in?

Zebinix is in Phase 2.

What does Zebinix target?

Zebinix targets Sodium channel alpha subunit.

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