ORX 142
Alternative Names: ORX-142Latest Information Update: 26 Jun 2026
At a glance
- Originator Centessa Pharmaceuticals
- Class Sleep disorder therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Orexin receptor type 2 agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase I Hypersomnia
Most Recent Events
- 24 Jun 2026 Centessa Pharmaceuticals has been acquired by Eli Lilly and Company
- 13 Jan 2026 Nxera Pharma and Centessa Pharmaceuticals agree to research collaborate for ORX 142 for Neurological disorders
- 05 Nov 2025 Centessa Pharmaceuticals plans a patient studies for undisclosed indication in 1Q 2025