NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Aug 2005
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
15/100
Clinical Trials
30
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
Drug data last refreshed 17h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ACTOPLUS MET is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing pioglitazone (a thiazolidinedione) and metformin hydrochloride, approved in 2005 for type 2 diabetes management. It works by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing hepatic glucose production to lower blood glucose levels. The drug is indicated for patients inadequately controlled on metformin or pioglitazone monotherapy.
$0.131MPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
2.3 years to LOEProduct is in late-stage lifecycle with minimal commercial activity, suggesting limited team expansion and focus shifting toward transition planning rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Clinical Trials (30)
Long-term Use of Sonias Combination Tablets in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Started Jun 2011
1,168 enrolled
Type 2 Diabetes
Pioglitazone/Glimepiride (Sonias) Combination Tablets Special Drug Use Surveillance Survey in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Respond Poorly to Pioglitazone
Started Jun 2011
294 enrolled
Type 2 Diabetes
Special Drug Use Surveillance of Pioglitazone/Metformin Hydrochloride Combination Tablets Survey on Long-term Use for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Started Jul 2010
1,103 enrolled
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
HIV Acquired Lipodystrophy (HAL) Classification, Measurement and Fat Response to Thiazolidinedione (TZD) (Pioglitazone)
Started Oct 2009
4 enrolled
HIV Infections
Pioglitazone Tablets Special Drug Use Surveillance "Combined Use of Insulin Products / Long-term Treatment"
Started Jul 2009
1,067 enrolled
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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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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