NDAOPHTHALMICSUSPENSION/DROPSPriority Review
Approved
Feb 2000
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
2
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
Priority Review
Drug data last refreshed 7h ago · AI intelligence enriched 4d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
BETAXON (levobetaxolol hydrochloride) is a selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist ophthalmic suspension approved for reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It is administered as eye drops and works by decreasing aqueous humor production in the eye.
LOE Approaching
Product is nearing loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30%), indicating shrinking team size and focus on managed care retention.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Clinical Trials (2)
Levobetaxolol Hydrochloride Eye Drops for Treatment of Primary Open-angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension
Started Jan 2019
366 enrolled
Primary Open-angle GlaucomaOcular Hypertension
Safety and Efficacy Study of BETAXON 0.5% and AZOPT 1.0% in Pediatric Patients With Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension
Started Jan 2003
78 enrolled
GlaucomaOcular Hypertension
Career Relevance
Working on BETAXON offers limited career growth potential given its LOE-approaching lifecycle stage and minimal linked job postings. Roles emphasize managed care navigation and defensive market positioning rather than expansion opportunities.
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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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