NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Dec 1952
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
CORTEF (hydrocortisone) by Pfizer is corticosteroid hormone receptor agonists [moa]. First approved in 1952.
Drug data last refreshed 31m ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CORTEF (hydrocortisone) is an oral corticosteroid tablet that acts as a hormone receptor agonist, mimicking the body's natural cortisol to reduce inflammation and suppress immune responses. It is used across multiple indications including adrenal insufficiency, inflammatory conditions, and various allergic/autoimmune disorders. The drug works by binding to glucocorticoid receptors to produce anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.
LOE Approaching
As a legacy product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30%), the brand team is likely in defensive/maintenance mode with stable but modest headcount.
Mechanism of Action
Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Corticosteroid
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Intrathecal Cytarabine and Hydrocortisone for the Early Treatment of ICANS in Patients Undergoing CAR T Therapy for Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
Started Sep 2026
59 enrolled
Non-hodgkin LymphomaRecurrent Diffuse Large B-Cell LymphomaRecurrent Mantle Cell Lymphoma+2 more
Preventing Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing High-risk Pancreatoduodenectomy With a Bundle Approach Including Hydrocortisone, Octreotide, and the Teres Ligament Patch (PANENCA)
Started Sep 2025
400 enrolled
Pancreas Head CancerPancreas AdenocarcinomaIPMN, Pancreatic+7 more
Intrathecal Cytarabine, Methotrexate, and Hydrocortisone for the Prevention of High-Grade Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome
Started Jun 2025
26 enrolled
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm
HYDROcortisone Versus Placebo for Severe HospItal-acquired Pneumonia in Intensive Care Patients: the HYDRO-SHIP Study
Started Oct 2022
180 enrolled
Healthcare-Associated PneumoniaVentilator Associated Pneumonia
Comparison of Chronocort Versus Standard Hydrocortisone Replacement Therapy in Participants Aged 16 Years and Over With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Started May 2022
55 enrolled
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Worked on CORTEF at Pfizer? Share your interview experience or compensation data (+7 days Pro)
Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
The information on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Drug information is sourced from FDA, DailyMed, and other government databases. Adverse event data from FAERS does not establish causation. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.