NDATRANSMUCOSALTROCHE/LOZENGE
Approved
Nov 1998
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
6
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
ACTIQ (fentanyl citrate) by Teva is analgesia. First approved in 1998.
Drug data last refreshed 10h ago · AI intelligence enriched 4d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ACTIQ is a transmucosal fentanyl citrate lozenge approved in 1998 for breakthrough pain management in opioid-tolerant patients. It delivers potent analgesia via absorption through the oral mucosa, providing rapid onset of pain relief compared to oral formulations. The product represents a specialized pain management solution for a narrow, high-acuity patient population.
LOE Approaching
As ACTIQ approaches loss of exclusivity, commercial teams face consolidation pressure; career stability is limited for growth-oriented professionals.
Mechanism of Action
analgesia.
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (6)
Extension Study of ACTIQ Treatment for Children and Adolescents With Breakthrough Pain
Started Oct 2006
PainCancerSickle Cell Anemia+1 more
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of OraVescent Fentanyl Citrate Treatment for the Management of Breakthrough Pain in Opioid-Tolerant Patients With Noncancer-Related Chronic Pain
Started Aug 2006
120 enrolled
Pain
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ORAVESCENT Fentanyl Citrate for Management of Breakthrough Pain
Started Sep 2005
Chronic Low Back Pain
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ORAVESCENT Fentanyl Citrate for the Management of Breakthrough Pain
Started Sep 2005
120 enrolled
Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ACTIQ in Patients With Cancer and Breakthrough Pain
Started Jun 2004
Breakthrough Pain
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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