BLAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
May 2017
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
KEVZARA (sarilumab) by Sanofi is interleukin 6 receptor antagonists [moa]. First approved in 2017.
Drug data last refreshed 20h ago · AI intelligence enriched 3w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
KEVZARA (sarilumab) is a monoclonal antibody that antagonizes the interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor, reducing inflammatory signaling in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. It is administered via subcutaneous injection and is primarily indicated for rheumatoid arthritis. The drug works by blocking IL-6 receptor-mediated inflammation, a key driver of joint damage and systemic symptoms.
$0.110BPart D
PeakKEVZARA is at peak lifecycle stage with $110M in Part D spending and ~24K claims annually, indicating an established but competitive franchise requiring focused commercial and medical affairs support.
Mechanism of Action
Interleukin 6 Receptor Antagonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Interleukin-6 Receptor Antagonist
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Sarilumab Efficacy and Safety in Adults With Early Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Started May 2026
300 enrolled
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
A Phase Ib Study to Evaluate the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of IL6-receptor Antibody Sarilumab in Combination With antiPD1 Antibody Cemiplimab for Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
Started Aug 2023
56 enrolled
Lung Cancer
Sarilumab Treatment In cytoKinE Storm Caused by Infection With COVID-19
Started Apr 2020
60 enrolled
COVID-19 Drug Treatment
Sarilumab COVID-19
Started Mar 2020
420 enrolled
Corona Virus Infection
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Sarilumab in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19
Started Mar 2020
1,912 enrolled
COVID-19
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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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