NDAORALCAPSULE
Approved
Sep 1996
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
5
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
Drug data last refreshed 4h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ELMIRON (pentosan polysulfate sodium) is an oral small-molecule therapeutic approved in 1996 for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. The mechanism of action involves reducing bladder epithelial permeability and providing a protective coating effect on the bladder urothelium. It is administered as an oral capsule and represents one of the few disease-modifying options for this chronic urological condition.
$55MPart D
LOE ApproachingStable
Product is in late-stage lifecycle with modest Medicare spending (~$55M annually) and approximately 47K claims, indicating a stable but niche market with limited growth opportunities.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Clinical Trials (5)
A Study to Investigate the Treatment Effect of Subcutaneous Injections of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Compared With Placebo in Adult Participants With Knee Osteoarthritis Pain.
Started May 2025
466 enrolled
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Treatment and Duration Effect of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (PPS) in Participants With Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Started Jun 2023
133 enrolled
Osteoarthritis, Knee
A Study of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium and the Development of Pigmentary Maculopathy and Pigmentary Retinopathy
Started Oct 2021
2 enrolled
Pigmentary MaculopathyPigmentary RetinopathyInterstitial Cystitis
Treatment Effects of Subcutaneous Injections of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium vs Placebo in Participants With Knee OA Pain
Started Oct 2021
602 enrolled
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Effectiveness and Safety Study of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium for the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis
Started Sep 2003
369 enrolled
Interstitial Cystitis
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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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