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Zhongyaofufang

Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Zhongyaofufang is a Small molecule drug developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. It is currently in Phase 2 development. Also known as: Z.

Zhongyaofufang is a traditional Chinese medicine being studied as a potential preventive method for osteoporosis in early breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant endocrine therapy. It is being compared to Letrozole in a clinical trial (NCT02455154) for its effectiveness in preventing osteoporosis.

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 name	Zhongyaofufang
Also known as	Z
Sponsor	Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Other
Phase	Phase 2

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Traditional Chinese Medicine as Preventive Method for Osteoporosis Induced by Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy (PHASE2)

Primary sources

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Source	Used for
ClinicalTrials.gov	Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

Competitive intelligence

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Zhongyaofufang CI brief — competitive landscape report
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Frequently asked questions about Zhongyaofufang

What is Zhongyaofufang?

Zhongyaofufang is a Small molecule drug developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.

Who makes Zhongyaofufang?

Zhongyaofufang is developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (see full Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine pipeline at /company/shanghai-jiao-tong-university-school-of-medicine).

Is Zhongyaofufang also known as anything else?

Zhongyaofufang is also known as Z.

What development phase is Zhongyaofufang in?

Zhongyaofufang is in Phase 2.

Manufacturer: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — full pipeline
Therapeutic area: All drugs in Other
Also known as: Z

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