NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Oct 1990
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
12
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
LUPRON DEPOT (leuprolide acetate) by AbbVie is long-acting gnrh analog. First approved in 1990.
Drug data last refreshed 13h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1mo ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
LUPRON DEPOT is a long-acting GnRH analog administered as a monthly injection that suppresses pituitary gonadotropins and reduces gonadal steroid secretion. It is used primarily in oncology and endocrinology to treat hormone-dependent cancers and certain reproductive disorders. The drug's effects are reversible upon discontinuation, making it a cornerstone therapy in prostate cancer and uterine fibroids management.
$0.129BPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct approaching loss of exclusivity with stable Medicare spending; expect brand defense initiatives and potential team restructuring as generics enter.
Mechanism of Action
long-acting GnRH analog. A single monthly injection of LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg results in an initial stimulation followed by a prolonged suppression of pituitary gonadotropins. Repeated dosing of LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg at monthly intervals results in decreased secretion of gonadal steroid. Consequently,…
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
79 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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