NDAOPHTHALMICSOLUTION/DROPS
Approved
Nov 1992
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
ACULAR (ketorolac tromethamine) by AbbVie is anti-inflammatory drug which, when administered systemically, has demonstrated analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pyretic activity. Approved for postoperative pain, postoperative anterior chamber inflammation, allergic conjunctivitis and 1 more indications. First approved in 1992.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Acular is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) administered as an ophthalmic solution that inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis to reduce pain and inflammation. It is indicated for postoperative pain and inflammation following cataract surgery, allergic conjunctivitis, and seasonal allergic rhinitis. The drug has also been used off-label for systemic indications including low back pain, osteoarthritis, and lumbar spinal fusion.
$0.075MPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
This product is approaching loss of exclusivity with minimal Part D penetration, signaling a smaller brand team focused on legacy management rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
anti-inflammatory drug which, when administered systemically, has demonstrated analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pyretic activity. The mechanism of its action is thought to be due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis.
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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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