NDATOPICALPATCH
Approved
Mar 1999
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
LIDODERM (lidocaine) by Teikoku Seiyaku is clinical pharmacology pharmacodynamics lidocaine is an amide-type local anesthetic agent and is suggested to stabilize neuronal membranes by inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for the initiation and conduction of impulses. Approved for postherpetic neuralgia. First approved in 1999.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
LIDODERM is a topical lidocaine 5% patch approved in 1999 for postherpetic neuralgia and other localized pain conditions. It works as an amide-type local anesthetic that stabilizes neuronal membranes by inhibiting ionic fluxes required for pain signal initiation and conduction. The patch delivers minimal systemic absorption (3% of applied dose), making it a low-risk topical alternative to oral analgesics.
$3MPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct is approaching loss of exclusivity with minimal current Part D spending, indicating reduced commercial momentum and likely smaller brand team presence.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacodynamics Lidocaine is an amide-type local anesthetic agent and is suggested to stabilize neuronal membranes by inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for the initiation and conduction of impulses. The penetration of lidocaine into intact skin after application of…
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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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