NDANASALSPRAY, METERED
Approved
Mar 1996
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
NICOTROL (nicotine) by Pfizer. Approved for cholinergic nicotinic agonist [epc]. First approved in 1996.
Drug data last refreshed 7h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
NICOTROL is a metered nasal spray formulation of nicotine, a cholinergic nicotinic agonist approved for smoking cessation. It delivers nicotine directly through the nasal mucosa to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms in patients quitting tobacco. The drug acts on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system to provide rapid relief during smoking cessation attempts.
LOE Approaching
As a mature product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30), commercial teams are likely optimizing portfolio efficiency rather than driving growth.
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacologic Class:
Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Phase 3 Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Cytisinicline for Vaping Cessation in Adults Using Nicotine-Containing E Cigarettes
Started May 2026
800 enrolled
Vaping Cessation
Combination Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Cytisine, or Varenicline for Smoking Cessation
Started Apr 2025
150 enrolled
Tobacco
Pilot Study of the YES-CAN! Program to Prevent Youth Nicotine Vaping
Started Aug 2024
1,166 enrolled
Nicotine Vaping
Nicotine Influence on the Retina Following the Use of Electronic Cigarette
Started Aug 2022
44 enrolled
Electronic Cigarette UseRetina; Change
Comparative Effectiveness of Cystine Versus Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Started Jan 2022
1,307 enrolled
Nicotine Addiction
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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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