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zolpidem-MR (modified release)

Sanofi · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

zolpidem-MR (modified release) is a Small molecule drug developed by Sanofi. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

Zolpidem-MR is used to treat Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, specifically Primary Insomnia. It is a modified release formulation of zolpidem, which is compared to other active treatments in clinical trials for its efficacy and safety.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% 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).
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Sanofi is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
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 namezolpidem-MR (modified release)
SponsorSanofi
ModalitySmall molecule
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 zolpidem-MR (modified release)

What is zolpidem-MR (modified release)?

zolpidem-MR (modified release) is a Small molecule drug developed by Sanofi.

Who makes zolpidem-MR (modified release)?

zolpidem-MR (modified release) is developed by Sanofi (see full Sanofi pipeline at /company/sanofi).

What development phase is zolpidem-MR (modified release) in?

zolpidem-MR (modified release) is in Phase 3.

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