NDATRANSDERMALFILM, EXTENDED RELEASE
Approved
Jul 1996
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
NICOTROL (nicotine) by Johnson & Johnson is pharmacologic action nicotine, the chief alkaloid in tobacco products, binds stereo-selectively to nicotinic-cholinergic receptors at the autonomic ganglia, in the adrenal medulla, at neuromuscular junctions, and in the brain. First approved in 1996.
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NICOTROL is a transdermal nicotine replacement therapy product approved by the FDA in 1996 for smoking cessation. The extended-release film formulation delivers nicotine through the skin, allowing for steady-state plasma levels throughout the day. Nicotine works by binding to nicotinic-cholinergic receptors in the brain and peripheral nervous system, producing both stimulant effects (via cortical pathways) and reward effects (via limbic system activation) that help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. NICOTROL represents a foundational pharmacotherapy in the smoking cessation market and serves as an alternative to oral and inhaled nicotine formulations.
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Mechanism of Action
Pharmacologic Action Nicotine, the chief alkaloid in tobacco products, binds stereo-selectively to nicotinic-cholinergic receptors at the autonomic ganglia, in the adrenal medulla, at neuromuscular junctions, and in the brain. Two types of central nervous system effects are believed to be the basis…
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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