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FINTEPLA (fenfluramine) is an oral solution small-molecule drug approved in June 2020 for rare seizure disorders, specifically Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It acts as a serotonin 5-HT7 receptor agonist and sigma-1 receptor agonist to reduce seizure frequency in treatment-resistant epilepsy patients.
Peak-stage orphan product with modest market penetration (1,166 Part D claims in 2023) suggests a specialized, lean commercial team focused on patient identification and rare disease expertise.
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A Phase 3 Study of Fenfluramine Hydrochloride in Rett Syndrome
EEG Dynamics in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Patients Undergoing Fenfluramine Treatment
Clinical Utility of Reduced EEG Home Monitoring in Fenfluramine Titration for Dravet and LGS
Assessment of Safety of the Use of Fenfluramine in Children With Dravet Syndrome Under 24 Months of Age
A Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Fenfluramine (Hydrochloride) in Infants 1 Year to Less Than 2 Years of Age With Dravet Syndrome
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