NDAORALTABLET, EFFERVESCENT
Approved
Mar 2012
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
0/100
Clinical Trials
7
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
BINOSTO (alendronate sodium) by Radius Health is action. First approved in 2012.
Drug data last refreshed 9m ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
BINOSTO is an effervescent tablet formulation of alendronate sodium, a bisphosphonate that inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. It is indicated for osteoporosis treatment in patients at risk of fracture. The drug works by localizing to osteoclast surfaces and suppressing bone resorption while allowing normal bone formation, leading to progressive gains in bone mass.
$0.539MPart D
LOE Approaching5.5 years to LOEProduct approaching LOE in 5.5 years with minimal Part D engagement; commercial team likely focused on defending market share against generics rather than expansion.
Mechanism of Action
action. At the cellular level, alendronate shows preferential localization to sites of bone resorption, specifically under osteoclasts. The osteoclasts adhere normally to the bone surface but lack the ruffled border that is indicative of active resorption. Alendronate does not interfere with…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (7)
A Study of Alendronate Sodium Vitamin D3 Tablets on Knee Osteoarthritis
Started Jul 2021
60 enrolled
Knee Osteoarthritis
The Use of Steovess/Binosto After Denosumab Discontinuation to Prevent Increase in Bone Turnover
Started Nov 2019
30 enrolled
Erosive Osteoarthritis
Bioequivalence Study of Alendronate Sodium Tablets 70 mg of Dr. Reddy's Under Fasting Conditions
Started Dec 2006
80 enrolled
Healthy
A Multicenter, Randomized Placebo Controlled Pilot MicroCT Study to Estimate the Effect of Treatment With Denosumab (AMG 162) and Alendronate Sodium in Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mineral Density
Started May 2006
247 enrolled
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
A Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Compare the Efficacy of Treatment With Denosumab Versus Alendronate Sodium in Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mineral Density.
Started May 2006
1,189 enrolled
OsteoporosisOsteopenia
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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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