DW-1001

This is an ophthalmic drug that DWTI in-licensed from a British company in 2015.
We are seeking to develop new drugs by expanding the indications of compounds already on the market to other disease types. The expected benefits of this so-called repositioning approach are relatively low development costs and risks.


in Japan
Clinical indication Ophthalmic treatment agent (non-disclosure)
Development process Phase I clinical trials (Japan)
Licensee ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Development Progress

  • 2022.12
    Phase I clinical trials (Japan) completed
  • 2022.03
    Phase I clinical trials (Japan) started
  • 2019.12
    Licensed out rights of Japan to ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • 2015.06
    In-licensed rights of Japan from British Co.