NDATRANSDERMALFILM, EXTENDED RELEASE2 Generics Approved
Approved
Dec 1994
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
60/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
MENOSTAR (estradiol) by Bayer is estrogen receptor agonists [moa]. Approved for estrogen [epc]. First approved in 1994.
Drug data last refreshed 15h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
MENOSTAR is a transdermal estradiol patch delivering estrogen via extended-release film formulation, approved in 1994. It works as an estrogen receptor agonist to treat menopausal symptoms. The product addresses vasomotor symptoms and bone health in post-menopausal women.
LOE Approaching
Product is in late-stage lifecycle with moderate competitive pressure (60/100), signaling contracted or defensive commercial operations focused on retention rather than growth.
Mechanism of Action
Estrogen Receptor Agonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Estrogen
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Evaluate the Effect of Vimseltinib on Pharmacokinetics of Combined Oral Contraceptive (Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel)
Started Jun 2026
24 enrolled
Healthy Participants
A Trial to Examine the Interaction of Repinatrabit With Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone, Metformin,Carbamazepine, Rosuvastatin, and Methotrexate When Administered Together
Started Mar 2026
48 enrolled
Healthy Volunteers
A Phase 1 Study to Assess the Effect of ABBV-722 on Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel Drug Levels in Healthy Adult Female Participants
Started Mar 2026
15 enrolled
Healthy Volunteer
Estradiol-mediated Inflammation and Central Sensitization in the Pathophysiology of Endometriosis-associated Pelvic Pain
Started Dec 2025
130 enrolled
EndometriosisPelvic Pain
Drug-drug Interaction Study of Bemnifosbuvir/Ruzasvir (BEM/RZR) and Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel (EE/LNG)
Started Dec 2025
24 enrolled
Healthy Volunteer Study
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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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