NDATOPICALAEROSOL, FOAM
Approved
Jul 2015
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
15/100
Clinical Trials
18
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
FINACEA (azelaic acid) by Leo Pharma is mechanism(s) by which azelaic acid interferes with the pathogenic events in rosacea are unknown. First approved in 2015.
Drug data last refreshed 8h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
FINACEA (azelaic acid) is a topical foam formulation approved for rosacea treatment via an unknown mechanism that interferes with pathogenic events in the disease. It is administered topically and represents a niche dermatology product with modest market penetration.
$0.002BPart D
LOE ApproachingStable
2.4 years to LOEModest revenue base with imminent patent cliff creates urgent need for commercial optimization and brand defense strategies in a contracting product lifecycle.
Mechanism of Action
mechanism(s) by which azelaic acid interferes with the pathogenic events in rosacea are unknown.
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (18)
Comparison of Azelaic Acid 20 % Cream Versus Hydroquinone 4% Cream as an Adjuvant to Oral Tranexamic Acid in Melasma
Started Nov 2022
50 enrolled
Melasma
Azelaic Acid Foam 15% in the Treatment of Papulopustular Rosacea
Started Dec 2017
5 enrolled
Rosacea, Papulopustular
A Study of Patient Concerns and Treatment Satisfaction in Patients Being Treated With Finacea Foam for Rosacea
Started Jul 2017
2,200 enrolled
Rosacea
Finacea 15% and Brimonidine 0.33% Gel in the Treatment of Rosacea - A Pilot Study
Started May 2014
22 enrolled
Acne Rosacea
Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Clindamycin + Benzoyl Peroxide Formulation With Azelaic Acid Formulation in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Started Feb 2014
222 enrolled
Acne Vulgaris
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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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