MEGACE
LOE ApproachingNDAORALTABLET
Approved
Aug 1971
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
2
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
MEGACE by Bristol Myers Squibb is cachexia. Approved for anorexia, cachexia, an unexplained significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids). First approved in 1971.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
MEGACE (megestrol acetate) is an oral small-molecule tablet approved in 1971 for treating anorexia, cachexia, and unexplained weight loss in AIDS patients. The precise mechanism of action remains unknown, though it is believed to address appetite and weight-related symptoms in wasting syndromes.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with limited commercial opportunity; brand teams are likely in maintenance or transition planning mode.
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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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