NDAORALSOLUTIONPriority Review
Approved
Mar 2023
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
8/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
Priority Review
Drug data last refreshed 2d ago · AI intelligence enriched 6d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
MEKINIST (trametinib) is an oral small-molecule MEK inhibitor approved in March 2023 for treatment of BRAF-mutant melanoma and other solid tumors. It works by inhibiting mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) signaling, a critical pathway in cancer cell proliferation. The drug is administered as an oral solution, offering convenience for patients requiring targeted cancer therapy.
$173MPart D
Peak4.8 years to LOEAt peak lifecycle with $173M in Part D spending, the brand is likely in growth mode with established commercial infrastructure, though competitive pressure (8/10) suggests team focus on differentiation and market defense.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Clinical Trials (20)
DETERMINE Trial Treatment Arm 07: Dabrafenib in Combination With Trametinib in Adult, Paediatric and Teenage/Young Adult Patients With BRAF V600 Mutation-Positive Cancers.
Started Feb 2026
30 enrolled
Haematological MalignancyMalignant NeoplasmLymphoproliferative Disorders+16 more
XP-102 and XP-102 in Combination With Trametinib in Advanced Solid Tumor Patients With a BRAF V600 Mutation
Started Dec 2025
221 enrolled
CancerBRAF V600 MutationMelanoma+3 more
24VA021; VATCH Trametinib for Ras/MAPK Pathway VAs
Started Aug 2025
45 enrolled
Ras/MAPK Pathway Vascular AnomaliesVascular AnomaliesVascular Anomaly
Trametinib Plus Anlotinib Combined With Tislelizumab in KRAS-mutant NSCLC
Started Jul 2024
60 enrolled
KRAS Mutation-Related TumorsAdvanced Lung CancerRefractory Tumor
A Study to Assess Naporafenib (ERAS-254) Administered With Trametinib in Patients With NRAS-mutant Melanoma (SEACRAFT-2)
Started Apr 2024
78 enrolled
Advanced or Metastatic NRAS-mutant Melanoma
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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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