BLAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Oct 1976
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
PREGNYL (choriogonadotropin alfa) by Merck & Co. is clinical pharmacology the action of human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) is virtually identical to that of pituitary lh, although hcg appears to have a small degree of fsh activity as well. First approved in 1976.
Drug data last refreshed 18h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PREGNYL is human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) alfa, a gonadotropin used to support reproductive function in both males and females. It mimics luteinizing hormone (LH) by stimulating gonadal steroid production, triggering ovulation in females and supporting androgen production in males. The drug has been a foundational therapy in fertility treatment for nearly 50 years.
$0.205MPart D
LOE ApproachingLow-revenue mature product with minimal recent growth; legacy brand team likely operating at efficiency mode with small staff.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY The action of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is virtually identical to that of pituitary LH, although hCG appears to have a small degree of FSH activity as well. It stimulates production of gonadal steroid hormones by stimulating the interstitial cells (Leydig cells) of…
Indications
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Career Relevance
PREGNYL is not currently generating active job postings on pharma career platforms, reflecting its mature, low-growth status. Career opportunities on this product are likely limited to small maintenance teams focused on compliance and legacy account management.
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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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