NDAORAL-21TABLET
Approved
Mar 1997
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
1
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
ALESSE (ethinyl estradiol; levonorgestrel) by Cadence Neuroscience. Approved for pregnancy. First approved in 1997.
Drug data last refreshed 21h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ALESSE is an oral contraceptive combination tablet containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel, indicated for pregnancy prevention. It is a classic combined hormonal contraceptive that works by suppressing ovulation through estrogen and progestin receptor agonism. The product is delivered as a 21-day tablet regimen.
LOE Approaching
Product is in late-stage lifecycle with approaching loss of exclusivity, signaling reduced commercial team investment and potential portfolio contraction.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of action data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA sources. Check back soon for updated drug intelligence.
Indications (1)
Clinical Trials (1)
Observational Trial With Leios/Alesse
Started May 2005
Contraceptives, Oral, Combined
Career Relevance
ALESSE currently shows zero linked job postings, reflecting its late-lifecycle status and approaching loss of exclusivity. Career opportunities on this product are limited to defensive or maintenance roles rather than growth-oriented positions, with most activity concentrated in regulatory compliance and generic transition management.
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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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