PDE inhibitors dominate pipeline assets in respiratory indications

19 November 2025

The landscape of phosphodiesterase 3/4 (PDE3/4) inhibitors is experiencing a significant transformation in 2025, driven by advances in clinical research, new product approvals, and increased market interest.

Dual PDE3/4 inhibitors are emerging as a promising therapeutic drug class with the potential to address unmet needs in the respiratory medicine, especially for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and cystic fibrosis (CF), says pharma analytics company GlobalData.

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