NDAORALCAPSULE
Approved
Apr 2024
Lifecycle
Growth
Competitive Pressure
0/100
Clinical Trials
15
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
INGREZZA SPRINKLE (valbenazine) by Neurocrine Biosciences is huntington's disease is unclear, but is thought to be mediated through the reversible inhibition of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (vmat2), a transporter that regulates monoamine uptake from the cytoplasm to the synaptic vesicle for storage and release. Approved for tardive dyskinesia. First approved in 2024.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
INGREZZA SPRINKLE is a sprinkle capsule formulation of valbenazine, a VMAT2 inhibitor approved for tardive dyskinesia. It works by reversibly inhibiting vesicular monoamine transporter 2, reducing monoamine uptake into synaptic vesicles. The sprinkle formulation enhances dosing flexibility for patients who may have difficulty swallowing capsules.
Growth14.3 years to LOE
INGREZZA SPRINKLE enters a growth-phase market with the established INGREZZA oral capsule generating $1.7B in peak spending; team expansion likely as Neurocrine builds out the sprinkle variant's commercial infrastructure.
Mechanism of Action
Huntington's disease is unclear, but is thought to be mediated through the reversible inhibition of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), a transporter that regulates monoamine uptake from the cytoplasm to the synaptic vesicle for storage and release.
Indications (1)
Clinical Trials (15)
Valbenazine in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Started Feb 2026
30 enrolled
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Valbenazine in Adult Participants With Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Who Remain Symptomatic While Receiving or After Stopping a Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 (VMAT2) Inhibitor
Started Aug 2025
50 enrolled
SchizophreniaSchizoaffective DisorderBipolar Disorder+2 more
Valbenazine Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia in Adults With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Started Jan 2025
0Tardive DyskinesiaIntellectual DisabilityDevelopmental Disabilities
Reduction of Demoralization in Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia After Treatment With Valbenazine
Started Oct 2024
0Tardive Dyskinesia
Long-term Study to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of Valbenazine in Participants With Chorea Associated With Huntington Disease in Canada
Started Apr 2024
7 enrolled
Chorea, Huntington
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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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