Rofecoxib
Classic Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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B63/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Modality
Small molecule
Development Phase
Phase 4 / Approved
Status
Dormant
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
48Moderate confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT00140894CT.gov A Study of Rofecoxib in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) (0966-205)(TERMINATED) | — | Terminated | — | — | — |
Competitive Position
Competitive setting: how crowded the indication is, class-level failures, and timing against rivals.
95High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
Same indication · Classic Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rofecoxib (this asset) | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | Approved | B · 63 |
| EPA | S.L.A. Pharma AG | P3 | BB |
| Eflornithine | Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | P3 | BB |
| Celecoxib | Yonsei University | P3 | BB |
| Sulindac | Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | P3 | BB |
| Erythromycin | michal roll | P4 | BB |
| Azithromycin | Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center | P4 | BB |
| Metformin | Yonsei University | P3 | BB |
| Sirolimus | University Hospital, Toulouse | P3 | B |
+17 more in the Classic Familial Adenomatous Polyposis cohort
Other indications for Rofecoxib
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemophilic Arthropathy | — | P3 | B · 60 |
| Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma | — | P2/3 | B · 57 |
| Alzheimer Disease | — | P2/3 | CCC · 52 |
Scientific Foundation
Strength of the underlying biology: target validation, tractability, modality fit, and how related mechanisms have fared.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Development Feasibility
How realistically the program can be executed, drawing on modality precedent, enrollment dynamics, and sponsor delivery.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Commercial Opportunity
Commercial prize: addressable population, unmet need, and the value case for the indication.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
IP & Exclusivity
Exclusivity position, covering patent protection and freedom-to-operate runway.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Manufacturing & Supply
Manufacturing and supply readiness, driven by modality process and scale-up risk.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
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Citation
Floatz Terminal. Rofecoxib in Classic Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Methodology v0.2. Rated under v0.2 effective July 8, 2026. Last refreshed July 8, 2026. Accessed July 14, 2026. https://terminal.floatz.ai/assets/rofecoxib-classic-familial-adenomatous-polyposis
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