NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLEPriority Review
Approved
Jan 1989
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
12
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
Priority Review
LUPRON DEPOT (leuprolide acetate) by AbbVie is acetate, a gnrh agonist, acts as an inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion. First approved in 1989.
Drug data last refreshed 15h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1mo ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
LUPRON DEPOT is a leuprolide acetate injection, a GnRH agonist that suppresses gonadotropin secretion and inhibits ovarian and testicular steroidogenesis. It is indicated for hormone-dependent conditions including advanced prostate cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. The drug works by initial stimulation followed by sustained suppression of sex hormone production, leading to atrophy of reproductive organs and inhibition of hormone-dependent tumor growth.
LOE Approaching
As LOE approaches, LUPRON DEPOT teams will focus on lifecycle extension, cost management, and retention of high-value patient segments against generic competition.
Mechanism of Action
acetate, a GnRH agonist, acts as an inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion. Animal studies indicate that following an initial stimulation, continuous administration of leuprolide acetate results in suppression of ovarian and testicular steroidogenesis. This effect was reversible upon discontinuation…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (12)
A Study of Leuprolide Acetate Depot in Children With Central Precocious Puberty
Started Mar 2023
80 enrolled
Central Precocious Puberty
Ovarian Suppression Evaluating Subcutaneous Leuprolide Acetate in Breast Cancer
Started Jul 2021
250 enrolled
Breast Cancer
Leuprolide Acetate 3.75 mg Depot Injection for Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Started Jul 2021
155 enrolled
Advanced Prostate Adenocarcinoma
A Study to Evaluate Leuprolide Acetate 45 mg 6-Month Formulation in Children With Central Precocious Puberty (CPP)
Started Oct 2018
45 enrolled
Central Precocious Puberty (CPP)
Study of Leuprolide Acetate Injectable Suspension in the Treatment of Central Precocious Puberty
Started Aug 2015
64 enrolled
Precocious Puberty, Central
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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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