NDAORALCAPSULE
Approved
Jan 2006
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
LIPOFEN (fenofibrate) by Cipher Pharmaceuticals is peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonists [moa]. First approved in 2006.
Drug data last refreshed 16h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
LIPOFEN (fenofibrate) is an oral small-molecule fibrate approved in 2006 that works as a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR-α) agonist to manage dyslipidemia and triglyceride disorders. It reduces triglycerides and raises HDL cholesterol by modulating lipid metabolism through nuclear receptor activation. The drug is indicated for patients with elevated triglycerides and abnormal lipid profiles who require pharmacological intervention.
$0.205MPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct is approaching loss of exclusivity with modest Part D spending (~$205K in 2023), indicating a niche or declining market position requiring strategic repositioning or managed exit planning.
Mechanism of Action
Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor alpha Agonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Peroxisome Proliferator Receptor alpha Agonist
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Choline Fenofibrate and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Combined Dyslipidemia
Started Jun 2023
56 enrolled
DyslipidemiaAtherosclerosisDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Fenofibrate for Prevention of DR Worsening
Started Mar 2021
563 enrolled
Diabetic Retinopathy
Fenofibrate for Patients With COVID-19 Requiring Hospitalization
Started Jan 2021
55 enrolled
Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19)Respiratory Distress SyndromeSARS-CoV-2 Infection
Cinical Trial to Explore the Efficacy of Statin/Choline Fenofibrate Combination Therapy vs Statin Monotherapy in Patients With Inadequately Controlled TG Despite Receiving Statin Monotherapy
Started Jul 2018
180 enrolled
Dyslipidemias
The Fenofibrate And Microvascular Events in Type 1 Diabetes Eye.
Started Nov 2016
412 enrolled
Type 1 Diabetes MellitusDiabetic RetinopathyDiabetic Nephropathies
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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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