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CERDELGA (eliglustat tartrate)

Glucosylceramide Synthase Inhibitors Trial Activity: Declining
Rare Disease Approved 2014-08-19

Cerdelga is indicated for the long-term treatment of adult patients with Gaucher disease type 1 (GD1) who are identified as CYP2D6 extensive metabolizers (EMs), intermediate metabolizers (IMs), or poor metabolizers (PMs) via an FDA-cleared test. It is used to reduce the accumulation of glucosylceramide in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, thereby addressing clinical manifestations such as organomegaly, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. **Limitations of Use:** Cerdelga is not recommended for patients who are ultra-rapid metabolizers (URMs) or those with an indeterminate metabolizer status, as therapeutic concentrations may not be achieved or appropriate dosing cannot be determined.

Source: FDA Label • Sanofi • Glucosylceramide Synthase Inhibitor

How CERDELGA Works

Cerdelga is a specific inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase. It functions as a substrate reduction therapy (SRT) by reducing the production of the sphingolipid glucosylceramide (GL-1). In Gaucher disease, a deficiency in the enzyme acid β-glucosidase leads to the toxic accumulation of GL-1 within the lysosomes of macrophages, forming "Gaucher cells." By inhibiting the synthesis of GL-1, Cerdelga limits the formation of these cells in the reticuloendothelial system (liver, spleen, and bone marrow), thereby mitigating organ damage and hematologic complications.

Development Insights

Genzyme, a Sanofi Company conducting 6 trials (60%)
6 indications explored (Moderate)
gaucher disease (4 trials)
gaucher's disease (2 trials)
gaucher disease, type 1 (2 trials)
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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
1
Priority Reviews
11
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2014-08-19
Patent Cliff
2038
Revenue
$92M (Q4-2025)

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Dosage Forms
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Active Ingredient: ELIGLUSTAT TARTRATE

CERDELGA Approval History

2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
4 FDA actions from 2014 to 2018 · 1 indication expansions
Aug 2018 SUPPL
Efficacy
May 2015 SUPPL Priority
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)
Nov 2014 SUPPL Priority
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)

What CERDELGA Treats

1 indications

CERDELGA is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2014. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Gaucher Disease Type 1
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

10 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT06188325 PKM14281 U1111-1294-8432 Ph 1 completed A Study to Evaluate Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Eliglustat in Healthy Volunteers Who Are CYP2D6 Extensive or Poor Metabolizers
NCT06193304 Acronym PKM14187 U1111-1294-8055 Ph 1 completed A Study to Evaluate Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Safety of Eliglustat Absorption Through the Mouth
NCT04944888 CHN-PLAGH-BT-065 Ph 1 completed GSL Synthetase Inhibitor in Combination With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor in Previously Treated Blood and Solid Tumor
NCT02536937 POP13778 U1111-1170-3686 Ph 1 completed A Study of the Effects of Renal Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of Eliglustat Tartrate
NCT00891202 results posted GZGD02507 2008-005222-37, EFC12813 Ph 3 completed A Study of Eliglustat Tartrate (Genz-112638) in Patients With Gaucher Disease (ENGAGE)
NCT02536911 POP13777 U1111-1170-3678 Ph 1 completed A Study of the Effects of Hepatic Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of Eliglustat Tartrate
NCT01074944 results posted GZGD03109 2009-015811-42, EFC12818 Ph 3 completed A Study of Eliglustat Tartrate (Genz-112638) in Patients With Gaucher Disease to Evaluate Once Daily Versus Twice Daily Dosing (EDGE)
NCT00943111 ENCORE results posted GZGD02607 2008-005223-28, EFC12812 Ph 3 completed A Study of Eliglustat Tartrate (Genz-112638) in Patients With Gaucher Disease Who Have Reached Therapeutic Goals With Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ENCORE)
NCT02422654 ACC14373 U1111-1168-5133 Ph 1 completed Taste Evaluation of Different Liquid Formulations With Eliglustat
NCT01659944 GZGD04112 Ph 1 completed Study to Evaluate the Effect of Eliglustat on the Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Metoprolol in Healthy Adults
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

CERDELGA FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

CERDELGA is indicated for the treatment of Gaucher Disease Type 1.

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5 OB patents · 3 families · 239 international docs across 47 countries

CERDELGA Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Dec 2038

Patents (5 active)

US10888544 Expires Dec 13, 2038
US12465586 Expires Jun 5, 2032
US10888547 Expires Jan 31, 2031
US11458119 Expires Nov 24, 2030
US7196205 Expires Jun 26, 2026
Source: FDA Orange Book

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Revenue Insights

  • Q4-2025: $92M
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Patent Timeline

  • Cliff: 2038
  • 8 active patents

Trial Analysis

  • 10 total trials
  • Stage: Declining

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How We Calculate These Metrics

Trial Activity Stage

Measures the current development activity pattern based on trial phases, status, and trends. Important: This measures R&D activity, not commercial lifecycle.

Trial statuses: "Active" means recruiting or ongoing. "Completed" means reached planned endpoint. "Terminated" means stopped early—often due to safety, efficacy, or business reasons.

  • Growth: High proportion of early-phase trials (Phase 1/2), active development
  • Expansion: Significant Phase 3 activity, approaching or pursuing approvals
  • Mature: Substantial Phase 4 post-marketing studies
  • Stable: Mixed phase distribution, steady development
  • Declining: Low active trial ratio, reduced R&D investment