NDATOPICALOINTMENT
Approved
Aug 1983
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
BETAMETHASONE VALERATE (betamethasone valerate) by Sandoz is clinical pharmacology: topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. Approved for psoriasis, atopic eczema, hand eczema. First approved in 1983.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Betamethasone valerate is a topical corticosteroid ointment that reduces inflammation, itching, and skin redness through anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive mechanisms. It is absorbed through the skin and metabolized hepatically, with efficacy correlating to vasoconstrictor potency. The drug treats various inflammatory dermatological conditions in patients with compromised epidermal barriers or resistant skin lesions.
$0.004BPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct approaching loss of exclusivity with modest Medicare spending signals a mature, stable brand with limited growth opportunities and likely smaller commercial teams.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear. Various laboratory methods, including vasoconstrictor assays, are used to compare and predict…
Indications (3)
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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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