Pemetrexed is used to treat certain types of cancer, including lung cancer and mesothelioma (a cancer caused by asbestos exposure). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in the body.[1] Alimta is currently being investigated across 41 indications[3], with its most advanced program in Phase 3.[1]
Alimta is one of 458 small molecule programs targeting Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma. It is currently in Phase 3.
Indications
Total Trials
Active Trials
Competitors
FDA Applications
NDA/BLA/ANDA regulatory filings
Pipeline
Competition
449 competitors in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Yervoy
Alimta
Pyrotinib
TGRX-326
Remeron
Aqupla
Ftorafur
Vibramycin
Valemetostat Tosylate
Treatment
Ranked by pipeline maturity and clinical activity. Current drug highlighted in teal.
Timeline
Clinical
Regulatory
Sep 7, 2007
ALIMTA
NDA NDA021462
Feb 8, 2020
PEMFEXY
NDA NDA209472
Aug 21, 2020
PEMETREXED
NDA NDA208419
May 26, 2022
PEMETREXED DISODIUM
NDA NDA214657
Jun 22, 2022
PEMETREXED DISODIUM
NDA NDA214218
Jul 19, 2022
PEMETREXED DISODIUM
NDA NDA214408
May 22, 2023
PEMETREXED
NDA NDA215179
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