BLAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Mar 1973
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
4
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (chorionic gonadotropin) by Fresenius Kabi is clinical pharmacology: the action of hcg is virtually identical to that of pituitary lh, although hcg appears to have a small degree of fsh activity as well. Approved for infertility, hypogonadism, ovulation induction and 2 more indications. First approved in 1973.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone injection that mimics luteinizing hormone (LH) to stimulate gonadal steroid production in both males and females. It is indicated for infertility, hypogonadism, ovulation induction, and assisted reproductive techniques. HCG works by stimulating the interstitial cells of the testis to produce androgens and the corpus luteum of the ovary to produce progesterone, thereby supporting reproductive function.
$0.565MPart D
LOE ApproachingAs LOE approaches with moderate competitive pressure (30%), the brand team is likely consolidating market position and managing price erosion in a mature, specialized indication.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: The action of HCG is virtually identical to that of pituitary LH, although HCG appears to have a small degree of FSH activity as well. It stimulates production of gonadal steroid hormones by stimulating the interstitial cells (Leydig cells) of the testis to produce androgens…
Indications (5)
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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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