NDASUBCUTANEOUSSOLUTION
Approved
Oct 2022
Lifecycle
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Competitive Pressure
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Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
FUROSCIX (furosemide injection 80 mg/ 10 ml) by Scpharmaceuticals is 12. Approved for edema in pediatric patients weighing 43 kg, above, chronic kidney disease and 1 more indications. First approved in 2022.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
FUROSCIX is a subcutaneous furosemide injection (80 mg/10 mL) that inhibits sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle and proximal/distal tubules, producing diuresis comparable to intravenous administration. It is indicated for edema management in pediatric patients ≥43 kg and adults with chronic kidney disease, including nephrotic syndrome. The subcutaneous infusion formulation (30 mg over 1 hour followed by 12.5 mg/hour for 4 hours) offers an alternative to bolus IV dosing with similar efficacy and up to 8 hours of diuretic effect.
$9MPart D
Peak7.5 years to LOEEarly-stage peak lifecycle product with limited payer adoption (1,783 Part D claims in 2023) suggests brand-building and market education remain priorities for the commercial team.
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Furosemide primarily inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the proximal and distal tubules and in the loop of Henle. The high degree of diuresis is largely due to the unique site of action. The action on the distal tubule is independent of any inhibitory…
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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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