NDATOPICALSOLUTION
Approved
Jan 2014
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
8/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
PENNSAID (diclofenac sodium) by Amgen is (ak) is unknown. First approved in 2014.
Drug data last refreshed 2h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PENNSAID is a topical diclofenac sodium solution approved in 2014 for localized pain relief. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) delivered via topical application to minimize systemic exposure. The exact mechanism of action in topical formulation remains incompletely characterized, though diclofenac's anti-inflammatory properties are well-established.
Peak3.9 years to LOE
Product is at peak commercial maturity with high competitive pressure (8/10), suggesting moderate-to-large brand team focused on market defense and optimization rather than growth.
Mechanism of Action
(AK) is unknown.
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Efficacy of Diclofenac Sodium Shock Wave Phonophoresis on Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Started Jun 2026
70 enrolled
Shock WaveSubacromial Impingement Syndrome
A Study of Tirbanibulin Ointment and Diclofenac Sodium Gel for the Treatment of Adult Participants With Actinic Keratosis on the Face or Scalp
Started Oct 2022
447 enrolled
Keratosis, Actinic
To Evaluate the Superiority of Fixed Combination (Orfenadrine 35mg, Acetaminophen 325mg, Caffeine 65mg and Diclofenac Sodium 50mg) Compared to Voltaren® (Diclofenac Sodium 50mg) in the Treatment of Acute Postural Low Back Pain.
Started Jan 2021
110 enrolled
Postural Low Back PainMechanical Low Back Pain
A Bioequivalence Study Using Clinical Endpoint for Diclofenac Sodium Gel 1% in Osteoarthritis Knee"
Started May 2017
1,220 enrolled
Osteoarthritis, Knee
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Vehicle-Controlled, Multicenter Study Comparing Diclofenac Sodium Gel, 3% to Solaraze® Gel, 3% in the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis on the Face or Bald Scalp
Started Oct 2015
492 enrolled
Actinic Keratosis
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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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