DUEXIS (famotidine; ibuprofen) by Amgen is histamine-2 (h2) receptors. First approved in 2011.
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DUEXIS is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing famotidine (an H2-receptor antagonist) and ibuprofen (an NSAID) approved in 2011. It reduces gastric acid secretion while providing anti-inflammatory pain relief, designed to protect the stomach while delivering analgesic benefit. The combination addresses NSAID-induced gastrointestinal injury in patients requiring chronic pain management.
Product is in mature/post-LOE phase with modest Part D spending (~$14M in 2023), suggesting a smaller commercial footprint and likely consolidated support team focused on retention rather than growth.
histamine-2 (H2) receptors. The primary clinically important pharmacologic activity of famotidine is inhibition of gastric secretion. Both the acid concentration and volume of gastric secretion are suppressed by famotidine, while changes in pepsin secretion are proportional to volume output.
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Open-label Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of DUEXIS® (Ibuprofen and Famotidine) Tablets in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Patent cliff in less than a year — expect lifecycle management and generic defense hiring
DUEXIS offers limited long-term career growth due to imminent patent expiry (July 2026) and modest commercial scale ($14M Part D spending). Roles on this product focus on defending market share and managing the LOE transition, making it better suited for mid-career professionals seeking stability or those transitioning into EOL expertise.
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