NDAIMPLANTATIONIMPLANT
Approved
Jul 2006
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
8/100
Clinical Trials
13
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
IMPLANON (etonogestrel) by Merck & Co. is ovulation, increased viscosity of the cervical mucus, and alterations in the endometrium. First approved in 2006.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
IMPLANON is a subdermal contraceptive implant containing etonogestrel, a synthetic progestin approved in 2006. It prevents pregnancy through suppression of the luteinizing hormone surge, increased cervical mucus viscosity, and endometrial alterations. The single-rod implant provides continuous contraception for three years and represents a long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) option.
Peak3.8 years to LOE
Product is at peak commercialization with sustained market presence; brand teams maintain stable headcount focused on market defense against competitive pressure (competitive pressure score: 8/10).
Mechanism of Action
ovulation, increased viscosity of the cervical mucus, and alterations in the endometrium.
Pharmacologic Class:
Progestin
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (13)
Assessment of Endometrial Thickness Among Adolescent and Young Adult Patients on Estrogen Replacement Therapy Using Daily Oral Micronized Progesterone Versus the Etonogestrel Implant.
Started Jul 2024
34 enrolled
Primary Ovarian InsufficiencyHypogonadotropic HypogonadismHormone Replacement Therapy
Barriers to Referring Adolescent Women for Etonogestrel Implant.
Started Sep 2023
0Contraceptive Usage
Comparative Bioavailability Study of Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel Vaginal Ring
Started Jul 2023
36 enrolled
Healthy WomenFemaleContraception
Etonogestrel Implant as Emergency Contraception
Started Apr 2022
12 enrolled
Contraception
Antepartum Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implant Insertion at Term
Started Jan 2019
0Contraception
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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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