Who is developing pimozide as an investigational drug?
Pimozide is not commonly described as a currently “investigational” drug in the way newer oncology or rare-disease candidates are. It is best known as an established, older antipsychotic, and many modern uses involving pimozide tend to show up as studies of repurposing or new indications rather than a brand-new development program.
Because you asked specifically for the “investigational drug company,” the key detail to verify is whether you mean:
- the company sponsoring a particular clinical trial of pimozide (trial-specific “investigational” use), or
- the company that holds relevant IP/exclusivity for a pimozide formulation or new indication.
Which company runs clinical trials using pimozide?
Clinical responsibility depends on the specific study (and country). The sponsoring “company” can be:
- the study sponsor listed on the clinical trial,
- the drug manufacturer supplying pimozide for the trial, or
- an academic or government group (sometimes with a small biotech partner).
If you share the disease/indication (or a trial identifier like NCT number), I can narrow down the exact company tied to that investigational use.
What company holds pimozide patents or exclusivity (if any)?
For older, off-patent medicines, patents and exclusivity often vary by:
- specific salt/formulation,
- manufacturing process,
- and whether any new-use patents exist.
If you meant “investigational drug company” in the IP sense, DrugPatentWatch.com is a practical place to check who is associated with pimozide patents and related filings:
- DrugPatentWatch.com: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Quick clarification so I can give the exact company name
Which of these do you mean by “investigational drug company” for pimozide?
1) The company sponsoring a specific clinical trial (tell me the condition or NCT#), or
2) The company associated with pimozide patents/IP for a particular new use (tell me the indication or formulation), or
3) The original manufacturer of pimozide (historical brand/labeler)?
Reply with any one of those details and I’ll provide the correct company name(s).