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Last updated: January 7, 2026

Long-Acting Etonogestrel Microsphere Injectable

DARE-204, DARE-214

  • User: Female
  • Hormonal: Hormonal
  • Delivery type:
    • Injectable
  • Intended Duration:
    • Short-Acting
  • Development Stage: Phase I
  • Developer(s)/researcher(s): Daré , Adare Pharma Solutions, Orbis
Details
  • API: Etonogestrel
  • Target: Progesterone Receptor
  • Mechanism of Action:
    • Ovulation Inhibition
    • Cervical Mucus Changes
    • Endometrial Changes
  • Regimen: 1 Injection/6 or 12 Months
  • MPT: Not Potential MPT
  • Promising Attributes: Extended release ENG microspheres may have a steadier hormone dose and more rapid return to fertility than other injectables, and would fill a market gap for longer-acting injectables.
Product Status

Active Pre-Clinical Research 

History

Precision Particle Fabrication technology for uniform microspheres originally developed by Orbis Biosciences, aquired by Adare Pharma Solutions in 2020. 
2022: Daré announces NICHD funding to conduct user research regarding their pre-clinical ENG microsphere injectable concept, developed in collaboration with Adare Pharma Solutions.
As of 2025, Daré's product pipeline indicates that they are actively preparing to initiate a Phase I trial for Dare 204/214.

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