NDATOPICALCREAM
Approved
Jul 2004
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
3
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 5h ago · AI intelligence enriched 3w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
METVIXIA (methyl aminolevulinate hydrochloride) is a topical cream photosensitizing agent used in photodynamic therapy for dermatological conditions. It is applied topically and requires activation by light exposure to generate reactive oxygen species that destroy target tissue. The product is indicated for actinic keratosis and other skin lesions amenable to photodynamic treatment.
LOE Approaching
With LOE approaching after 20 years on market, the brand team is likely focused on lifecycle management and defending market share against generic and therapeutic alternatives.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (3)
A Study to Assess Recurrence of Actinic Keratosis in Participants Treated With Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride Cream or Vehicle Cream Who Achieved Complete Response to Treated Lesions in Earlier Study
Started Apr 2020
125 enrolled
Keratosis, Actinic
Multicenter Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride (MAL) 16.8% Cream (CD06809-41) Versus Vehicle Cream for Actinic Keratosis of the Face
Started Sep 2019
557 enrolled
Actinic Keratoses
Comparison of Mechanical Penetration Enhancers on Metvixia Skin Penetration
Started Feb 2014
10 enrolled
Healthy
Career Relevance
Working on METVIXIA offers exposure to mature product management, dermatology expertise, and lifecycle defense strategies in a stable therapeutic area. Career growth may be limited by product maturity, but provides deep commercial and medical expertise in photodynamic therapy and dermatological oncology.
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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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