BLASUBCUTANEOUS LYOPHILIZED POWERINJECTABLE1 Generic Approved
Approved
Nov 2015
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
NUCALA (mepolizumab) by GSK is interleukin-5 antagonists [moa]. Approved for interleukin-5 antagonist [epc]. First approved in 2015.
Drug data last refreshed 8h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1mo ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
NUCALA (mepolizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-5 (IL-5), a key cytokine driving eosinophil-mediated inflammation. It is indicated for patients with eosinophilic asthma and other IL-5-driven conditions. The drug works by blocking IL-5 signaling, reducing circulating and tissue eosinophils to control disease symptoms.
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PeakNUCALA is at peak commercial maturity with established market penetration; sales and market access teams are focused on protecting market share against emerging competitors.
Mechanism of Action
Interleukin-5 Antagonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Interleukin-5 Antagonist
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Mepolizumab 300 mg in Europe (Mepo LTF Study)
Started Sep 2025
591 enrolled
Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss) (EGPA)
REIMAGINE - Real World EvaluatIon of Mepolizumab in Severe Asthma achievinG on Treatment clinIcal remissioN, a prospEctive Study
Started Mar 2024
336 enrolled
Asthma
Biomarkers of Response to Mepolizumab Treatment in Patients With Nasal Polyps With or Without Bronchial Asthma
Started Feb 2024
57 enrolled
Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal PolypsAsthma
Immunological Basis for Mepolizumab Activity in COPD
Started Apr 2023
30 enrolled
COPD
Symptoms Control and adhErenCe Assessment During Treatment With MepolizUmab New pREfilled Devices
Started Mar 2023
20 enrolled
Asthma
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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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