NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Mar 1997
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
12
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
LUPRON DEPOT (leuprolide acetate) by AbbVie is long-acting gnrh analog. First approved in 1997.
Drug data last refreshed 12h ago · AI intelligence enriched Yesterday
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
LUPRON DEPOT (leuprolide acetate) is a long-acting GnRH analog administered via quarterly intramuscular injection that suppresses pituitary gonadotropins and gonadal steroid secretion. It is indicated for conditions including prostate cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids where suppression of sex hormones is therapeutically beneficial. The drug's effects are reversible upon discontinuation.
LOE Approaching
Product is approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), suggesting team focus will shift from growth initiatives to lifecycle management and transition planning.
Mechanism of Action
long-acting GnRH analog. A single injection of LUPRON DEPOT 11.25 mg results in an initial stimulation followed by a prolonged suppression of pituitary gonadotropins. Repeated dosing of LUPRON DEPOT 11.25 mg at quarterly intervals results in decreased secretion of gonadal steroids. 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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