Drugs / Glatiramer Acetate
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Glatiramer Acetate

Small molecule

Developed for
multiple sclerosis · relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis · Rett syndrome · secondary progressive multiple sclerosis · amyotrophic lateral sclerosis · basal cell carcinoma · Crohn disease · heart failure
+7 more · macular degeneration · optic neuritis · primary progressive multiple sclerosis · skin squamous cell carcinoma · acute closed-angle glaucoma · diabetic retinopathy · dry age related macular degeneration
Investigated by
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. · Mapi Pharma Ltd. · Novartis Pharmaceuticals · Sanofi · Sheba Medical Center · Amphia Hospital
+22 more · Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc · Biocad · Hadassah Medical Organization · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · Johns Hopkins University · Kaplan Medical Center · Medtronic - MITG · Montefiore Medical Center · National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) · Rett Syndrome Research Trust · Synthon BV · TEVA Pharmachemie · Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center · Teva Neuroscience, Inc. · Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. · The Cleveland Clinic · University Hospital, Montpellier · University at Buffalo · University of Kansas Medical Center · University of Maryland · University of Nottingham · Weizmann Institute of Science

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 3 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansions (2) US (FDA) COPAXONE 2009-02-27 – 2014-01-28 fda.gov
Approved US (FDA) COPAXONE 1996-12-20 fda.gov

Trials 32 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 12 trials
Phase 1 NCT03982212 Jul 2019 → Dec 2022 basal cell carcinoma, skin squamous cell carcinoma University of Kansas Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02023424 Jan → Sep 2014 Rett syndrome Sheba Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT02212886 Oct 2014 → May 2017 multiple sclerosis Mapi Pharma Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 26 trials
Phase 2 NCT06003972 Jan 2021 → Mar 2023 cytokine release syndrome, heart failure, inflammatory disease Hadassah Medical Organization Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03362294 Dec 2017 → Jun 2025 primary progressive multiple sclerosis Mapi Pharma Ltd. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02153723 Aug 2013 → Aug 2014 Rett syndrome Montefiore Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00939549 Nov 2010 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Johns Hopkins University Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00731172 Sep 2008 → Jul 2010 Crohn disease Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00326625 Jul 2006 → Jun 2008 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT03315923 Dec 2017 → Feb 2019 secondary progressive multiple sclerosis Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00466076 Aug 2006 → Apr 2007 macular degeneration Kaplan Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 310 trials
Phase 3 NCT07189325 Jun 2026 → Jun 2031 expected relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis University Hospital, Montpellier Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04121221 Sep 2019 → Jun 2023 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Mapi Pharma Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02753088 Oct 2013 → Nov 2015 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Biocad Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01578785 Mar → Oct 2012 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01489254 Oct 2011 → Jan 2015 multiple sclerosis Synthon BV Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01067521 Jun 2010 → May 2012 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00947752 Jul → Sep 2009 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00856635 Feb 2009 → Dec 2010 optic neuritis Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00666224 Jan 2004 → Oct 2007 multiple sclerosis Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00004814 Oct 1991 → ? multiple sclerosis National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 48 trials
Phase 4 NCT04878211 Jun 2021 → Apr 2023 multiple sclerosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03535298 Jan 2019 → Jul 2027 expected relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis The Cleveland Clinic Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02499900 Aug 2015 → Jan 2017 multiple sclerosis Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01216072 Aug 2010 → Aug 2012 multiple sclerosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00910598 Sep 2009 → Jun 2012 multiple sclerosis Amphia Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00202995 Jul 2004 → Oct 2007 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00267319 Jun 2003 → Oct 2006 multiple sclerosis Sanofi Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00203021 Mar 1994 → Feb 2018 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable3 trials
NCT04260711 Jul 2020 → Aug 2023 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT00937157 Sep 2007 → Jul 2010 multiple sclerosis University at Buffalo Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00331747 May 2006 → ? multiple sclerosis Sheba Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 38 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT00541333 Comparator Dec 2007 → Dec 2012 dry age related macular degeneration The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Suspended No outcome recorded
Phase 214 trials
Phase 2 NCT06715605 Comparator Apr 2025 multiple sclerosis University Hospital, Antwerp Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04079088 Background Jun 2021 → Sep 2024 multiple sclerosis Biogen Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01963611 Comparator Oct 2013 → Mar 2015 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis EMD Serono Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01569451 Background Feb 2012 → May 2015 multiple sclerosis University of Colorado, Denver Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01071083 Comparator Mar 2010 → Nov 2011 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Biogen Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 312 trials
Phase 3 NCT06663189 Comparator Jan 2025 → Jan 2027 expected relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04788615 Comparator Jul 2021 → Nov 2025 multiple sclerosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03368664 Background Oct 2017 → May 2021 multiple sclerosis Genzyme, a Sanofi Company Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01874145 Comparator Jun 2013 → Apr 2014 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01633112 Comparator Aug 2012 → Apr 2018 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 410 trials
Phase 4 NCT04792567 Comparator Apr → Sep 2021 secondary progressive multiple sclerosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01623596 Comparator Jun 2012 → Jul 2015 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01534182 Comparator Jan 2012 → Jun 2013 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01317004 Comparator May 2011 → Jun 2014 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00677664 Comparator Jul 2006 → Jul 2008 diabetic retinopathy Federal University of São Paulo Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable1 trial
NCT00039988 Background Nov 2001 → Mar 2006 multiple sclerosis National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Completed No outcome recorded

Press releases naming this drug 114 releases

DateIssuerRelease
2023-08-07 Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc. Viatris and Mapi Pharma Announce FDA Acceptance of New Drug Application Filing for GA Depot for the Treatment of Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis viatris.com
2022-02-10 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. COPAXONE® Label Now Indicates Its Use in Breastfeeding Mothers with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis tevapharm.com
2021-10-13 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. New Safety Data on treatment with COPAXONE® (glatiramer acetate) of Breastfeeding Mothers who Live with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis tevapharm.com
2021-06-22 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. New Safety Data on treatment with COPAXONE® (glatiramer acetate) of Breastfeeding Mothers who Live with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: COBRA study presented at the 7th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) tevapharm.com
2020-05-22 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Teva to Present New AJOVY® (fremanezumab) Analyses and Latest COPAXONE® Data (glatiramer acetate injection) at European Academy of Neurology Congress tevapharm.com
2019-05-10 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Novartis data at AAN show Gilenya® is the first and only disease-modifying therapy with proven superiority versus glatiramer acetate in relapsing remitting MS novartis.com
2019-04-01 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Teva’s COPAXONE® 40mg – Favorable Response from European Patent Office tevapharm.com
2018-10-10 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Novartis announces new data from the first direct head-to-head trial to demonstrate superior efficacy of Gilenya® over Copaxone® in patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis novartis.com
2018-04-27 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Teva Presents New Long-Term Data Demonstrating Efficacy and Safety of COPAXONE® (glatiramer acetate injection) 40 mg/mL tevapharm.com
2018-02-13 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Sandoz announces US FDA approval and launch of Glatopa® 40 mg/mL three times-a-week generic option for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis novartis.com
2017-10-04 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Teva Comments on Anticipated At-Risk U.S. Launch of Generic Glatiramer Acetate 40mg/mL and Launch of Generic Glatiramer Acetate 20mg/mL tevapharm.com
2017-05-05 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Teva Announces Publication of COPAXONE® (glatiramer acetate injection) Pregnancy Data in the International Journal of MS Care tevapharm.com
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Evidence & citations 14 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 71 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Glatiramer acetate “Standard treatment with a conventional drug is the treatment with one of the following drugs: Avonex (interferon beta 1a), Betaseron (interferon beta 1b), Copaxone (glatiramer...” NCT00273364
58

Glatiramer acetate (GA) 20 mg/mL subcutaneous (SC) injection, the commercial product, is a single-use pre-filled syringe (PFS) containing 1.0 ml of a clear, colorless to...” NCT01874145

“Standard-of-care on first-line treatment such as interferon-beta, glatiramer acetate, teriflunomide, dimethylfumarate, ponesimod and ozanimod.” NCT06715605

“Discontinuation of patients' own disease modifying therapy (any of the interferons, glatiramer acetate, dimethylfumarate, teriflunomide)” NCT04260711

“Natalizumab 300 mg, IV infusion, every 4 weeks in addition to 20 mg of glatiramer acetate SC, daily, for up to 20 weeks.” NCT00097760

“selected Standard MS DMT such as Interferon beta-1b or Interferon beta-1a or Glatiramer acetate for 6 months.” NCT01216072

“DMTs: Dimethylfumarate, glatirameracetate, interferon, teriflunomode according to respective SmPC” NCT04792567

“Interferon-β (IFN-β), glatiramer acetate, dimethyl fumarate, teriflunomide or diroximel fumarate” NCT06663189

“Once a Month Long-acting Intramuscular Injection of 80 or 40 mg Glatiramer Acetate (GA Depot)” NCT02212886

Glatiramer acetate minimum dose 20mg or maximum dose 40mg twice a day or three times a week” NCT04788615

“Once-a-month long-acting intramuscular injection of 40mg Glatiramer Acetate (GA Depot)” NCT03362294

“Long acting intramuscular injection of glatiramer acetate, once every 4 weeks” NCT04121221

“Interferon beta 1a or interferon beta 1b or Glatiramer AcetateNCT01317004

“Copaxone 20 mg injected SQ every day (glatiramer acetate)” NCT00176592

“treatment with Copaxone (Glatiramer Acetate) 20 mg” NCT00099502

“Copaxone (Glatiramer acetate)” NCT00466076

glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)” NCT01623596

“Copaxone (glatiramer acetate)” NCT03535298

NCT00267319

NCT00731172

NCT00475865

NCT00202982

NCT04878211

NCT01534182

NCT00910598

NCT00666224

NCT00677664

NCT01167426

NCT01578785

NCT01633112

NCT01058005

NCT00203112

NCT00240032

NCT04079088

NCT00203099

NCT00203073

NCT00203047

NCT01569451

NCT00039988

NCT00337779

NCT00203021

NCT00202995

NCT07189325

NCT00326625

NCT02023424

NCT01489254

NCT03368664

NCT00239993

NCT03315923

NCT01067521

NCT02153723

NCT01071083

NCT00211887

NCT00856635

NCT00947752

NCT00811395

NCT00939549

NCT00331747

NCT00451451

Known as BCD-063 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT02753088
Known as COP-1 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1201507
Known as Copaxone “Standard treatment with a conventional drug is the treatment with one of the following drugs: Avonex (interferon beta 1a), Betaseron (interferon beta 1b), Copaxone (glatiramer...” NCT00273364
19

“The study drug is a higher dose formulation of Copaxone® (20 mg/ml GA), a marketed medication, approved for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.” NCT00326625

Copaxone is known for its high safety profile and for acting as an effective immunomodulatory agent for the treatment of MS.” NCT00731172

“Investigational Product:Glatiramer Acetate (Copaxone® , Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.)” NCT02023424

“Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis With Copaxone (Glatiramer Acetate)” NCT00039988

“glatiramer acetate (GA, i.e., Copaxone®) injection” NCT02212886

“Glatiramer Acetate (Copaxone®)” NCT01489254

“glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)” NCT01623596

NCT00099502

NCT06003972

NCT00451204

NCT03982212

NCT01936129

NCT00176592

NCT00078338

NCT00466076

NCT00937157

NCT00541333

NCT02499900

NCT01963611

Known as Copaxone (glatiramer acetate) Copaxone (glatiramer acetate)NCT03535298
Known as Copaxone (Glatiramer acetate, COP, Copolymer-1) Copaxone (Glatiramer acetate, COP, Copolymer-1)NCT00677664
Known as copolymer 1 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00004814
Known as GA Depot “Once-a-month long-acting intramuscular injection of 40mg Glatiramer Acetate (GA Depot)” NCT03362294
Known as Glatopa ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1201507
Known as Glatopa (glatiramer acetate) Glatopa (glatiramer acetate)NCT03535298
Known as GTR “Glatiramer Acetate (GTR)” NCT01489254
Modality Peptide “copolymer 1, a mixture of synthetic polypeptides” NCT00004814
Modality Small molecule CHEMBL1201507
Route Subcutaneous subcutaneously each day” NCT00004814