BLAINJECTIONINJECTABLE9 Generics Approved
Approved
Jun 2000
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
NORDITROPIN (somatropin) by Novo Nordisk. Approved for recombinant human growth hormone [epc]. First approved in 2000.
Drug data last refreshed 19h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
NORDITROPIN (somatropin) is a recombinant human growth hormone that binds to GH receptors on target cells, triggering intracellular signaling and induction of IGF-1 and other growth-promoting proteins. It is indicated for growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome, and small for gestational age conditions. The drug stimulates skeletal growth, cellular protein synthesis, and metabolic effects including lipolysis and hepatic glucose output, primarily in pediatric populations.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity in a mature, commodity-like injectable biologics category; expect consolidation of team size and shift toward managed care and payer relationships.
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacologic Class:
Recombinant Human Growth Hormone
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Safety, Pharmacokinetic (PK) Profile and Efficacy of Inpegsomatropin Injection in Adults With Growth Hormone Deficiency
Started May 2026
36 enrolled
Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
The Efficacy and Safety of Inpegsomatropin Injection in Children With Short Stature Born Small for Gestational Age
Started Jan 2026
141 enrolled
Small for Gestational Age
Trial Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Weekly Lonapegsomatropin Compared to Daily Somatropin in Children and Adolescents With Short Stature or Growth Failure Due to Growth Hormone Sufficient Disorders
Started Dec 2025
186 enrolled
Turner SyndromeShort Stature Homeobox Gene MutationIdiopathic Short Stature+1 more
The Efficacy and Safety of Inpegsomatropin Injection in Children With Idiopathic Short Stature
Started Apr 2025
300 enrolled
Idiopathic Short Stature
A Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Navepegritide in Combination With Lonapegsomatropin in Children With Achondroplasia
Started Jul 2024
22 enrolled
Achondroplasia
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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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