NDAORALSUSPENSION
Approved
May 1955
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
2
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
CORTEF (hydrocortisone cypionate) by Pfizer is clinical pharmacology glucocorticoids, naturally occurring and synthetic, are adrenocortical steroids that are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Approved for dermatomyositis, temporal arteritis, polymyositis and 14 more indications. First approved in 1955.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CORTEF (hydrocortisone cypionate) is an oral glucocorticoid suspension approved in 1955 for replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency and anti-inflammatory treatment across multiple organ systems. It works by modifying immune response and producing profound metabolic effects through glucocorticoid receptor activation. The drug treats conditions ranging from autoimmune diseases (SLE, rheumatoid arthritis) to allergic reactions and hematologic malignancies.
$0.683MPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct approaching loss of exclusivity with modest Part D utilization (2,769 claims, $683K spending in 2023); brand team will shift focus toward generics mitigation and niche positioning strategies.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Glucocorticoids, naturally occurring and synthetic, are adrenocortical steroids that are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement…
Indications (17)
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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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