NDASUBCUTANEOUSSOLUTIONPriority Review
Approved
Nov 2020
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
0/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
Priority Review
IMCIVREE (setmelanotide) by Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is melanocortin 4 receptor agonists [moa]. First approved in 2020.
Drug data last refreshed 9h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1mo ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
IMCIVREE (setmelanotide) is a melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) agonist administered via subcutaneous injection for rare genetic obesity disorders caused by POMC, PCSK1, or LPROTIN pathway deficiencies. It works by activating MC4R signaling to restore appetite regulation and promote weight loss in patients with these specific monogenic obesity conditions.
Peak7.7 years to LOE
Peak-stage specialty drug with 51 linked career opportunities; commercial team is scaling with Hospital Affairs and Territory Management roles driving market access.
Mechanism of Action
Melanocortin 4 Receptor Agonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Melanocortin 4 Receptor Agonist
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
A Trial of Setmelanotide in Patients With Congenital Hypothalamic Obesity (Sub-study of NCT05774756)
Started Sep 2025
39 enrolled
Hypothalamic ObesityMultiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Genetic FormSepto-Optic Dysplasia+3 more
A Study of Setmelanotide in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Started Mar 2025
18 enrolled
Prader-Willi SyndromeObesityHyperphagia
Open-Label Extension Study of Setmelanotide
Started Oct 2024
28 enrolled
Obesity Associated With Defects in Leptin-melanocortin Pathway
A Trial of Setmelanotide in Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity
Started Apr 2023
143 enrolled
Hypothalamic Obesity
Setmelanotide in Pediatric Participants With Rare Genetic Diseases of Obesity
Started Mar 2022
12 enrolled
Bardet-Biedl SyndromePOMC Deficiency ObesityPCSK1 Deficiency Obesity+1 more
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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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