NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Oct 2010
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
H.P. ACTHAR GEL (repository corticotropin) by ANI Pharmaceuticals is unknown. Approved for exacerbations of multiple sclerosis in adults, acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis in adults, multiple sclerosis and 3 more indications. First approved in 2010.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
H.P. Acthar Gel is a repository corticotropin (ACTH) injection that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol and other corticosteroids. It is indicated for acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis in adults and rheumatoid arthritis. The exact mechanism remains incompletely understood, but involves ACTH binding to melanocortin receptors and stimulation of adrenal hormone secretion via cyclic AMP-mediated pathways.
LOE Approaching
LOE-approaching lifecycle signals consolidation phase; commercial teams should anticipate reduced headcount and focus shift toward operational efficiency and managed decline strategy.
Mechanism of Action
unknown. Acthar Gel and endogenous ACTH stimulate the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol, corticosterone, aldosterone, and a number of weakly androgenic substances. Prolonged administration of large doses of Acthar Gel induces hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the adrenal cortex and continuous high…
Indications (4)
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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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