NDATOPICALCREAM
Approved
Jul 1970
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
EFUDEX (fluorouracil) by Pfizer is nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors [moa]. First approved in 1970.
Drug data last refreshed 8h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
EFUDEX (fluorouracil) is a topical cream nucleoside metabolic inhibitor that works by inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis to treat actinic keratosis and other skin conditions. It is applied directly to affected skin areas and has been in use since 1970. This small-molecule chemotherapy agent is approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure in its indication space.
$0.021BPart D
LOE ApproachingAs a mature product approaching LOE with modest Part D spending, the brand team is likely focused on market defense and cost optimization rather than expansion.
Mechanism of Action
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Class:
Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
A Study to Assess Intravenous (IV) Telisotuzumab Adizutecan in Combination With Fluorouracil, Folinic Acid, and Oxaliplatin (FOLFOX) Compared to Standard of Care in Adult Participants With First-Line Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Started Apr 2026
900 enrolled
Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaPDAC
A Study of BL-B01D1 in Combination With Tislelizumab ±5-Fluorouracil Versus Platinum-Based Chemotherapy Plus Tislelizumab as First-line Treatment in Patients With Unresectable, Locally Advanced Recurrent or Metastatic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma(PANKU-Esophagus02)
Started Apr 2026
90 enrolled
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Trial of 5-Fluorouracil (5FU)-Based Therapy in Combination With Fruquintinib in Patients With Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Started Jan 2026
50 enrolled
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
Study of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Started Sep 2025
0Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Effectiveness of Micro-needling With 5 Fluorouracil Versus Potent Topical Steroids in the Treatment of Limited Vitiligo
Started Aug 2025
40 enrolled
Vitiligo
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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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