NDAORALTABLETPriority Review
Approved
Nov 1995
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
60/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
Priority Review
EPIVIR (lamivudine) by GSK is nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors [moa]. Approved for hepatitis b virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor [epc]. First approved in 1995.
Drug data last refreshed 21h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1mo ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
EPIVIR (lamivudine) is an oral nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) approved in 1995 for hepatitis B virus (HBV) treatment. It works by inhibiting reverse transcriptase, blocking viral replication in HBV-infected patients. The drug is available as a tablet and represents a foundational antiretroviral therapy component.
$0.103MPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
As a maturing product approaching loss of exclusivity with minimal Part D spending, this brand operates with a lean team focused on cost management and transition planning rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Class:
Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Safety and Effectiveness of Giving an Anti-HIV Drug Combination of Adefovir Dipivoxil Plus Didanosine Plus Efavirenz Plus Lamivudine Once Daily to HIV-Infected Patients
25 enrolled
HIV Infections
A Comparison of Adefovir and Tenofovir for the Treatment of Lamivudine-Resistant Hepatitis B Virus in People With HIV
90 enrolled
HIV InfectionsHepatitis B
The Effectiveness of Indinavir Plus Zidovudine Plus Lamivudine in HIV-Infected Patients With No Symptoms of Infection
200 enrolled
HIV Infections
The Safety and Effectiveness of Nevirapine Plus Lamivudine Plus Other Anti-HIV Drugs
2,000 enrolled
HIV Infections
Safety and Effectiveness of Giving Indinavir, Ritonavir, Stavudine, and Lamivudine to HIV-Infected Patients Who Have Never Received Anti-HIV Drugs
8 enrolled
HIV Infections
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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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