NDAORALTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASEPriority Review
Approved
Jan 2010
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
3
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
Priority Review
AMPYRA (dalfampridine) by Merz Therapeutics is potassium channel antagonists [moa]. First approved in 2010.
Drug data last refreshed 9h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
AMPYRA (dalfampridine) is an oral potassium channel antagonist approved in 2010 for multiple sclerosis patients with impaired mobility. It works by blocking potassium channels on nerve fibers, enhancing action potential propagation and improving walking speed. The drug is formulated as an extended-release tablet for twice-daily dosing.
$44MPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
Product is in mature/declining phase with limited growth opportunities; commercial teams are likely focused on retention and market stabilization rather than expansion.
Mechanism of Action
Potassium Channel Antagonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Potassium Channel Blocker
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (3)
FAME - Fampyra Outcome Measures Study: a Study of Different Outcome Measures on the Effect of Fampyra
Started Jun 2012
108 enrolled
Multiple Sclerosis
An Observational Study to Collect Information on Safety and to Document the Drug Utilization of Fampyra (BIIB041) When Used In Routine Medical Practice
Started Apr 2012
4,734 enrolled
Multiple Sclerosis
Dalfampridine for Imbalance in Multiple Sclerosis
Started Sep 2011
24 enrolled
Multiple SclerosisFatigue
Career Relevance
AMPYRA careers are heavily skewed toward HR and administrative support roles rather than commercial or medical positions, reflecting the product's mature lifecycle and reduced team scaling. This suggests limited career advancement opportunities for pharma professionals seeking brand management, field sales, or medical affairs visibility.
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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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