NDAORALTABLETPriority Review
Approved
Jun 1992
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
13
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
Priority Review
PROSCAR (finasteride) by Merck & Co. is 5-alpha reductase inhibitors [moa]. First approved in 1992.
Drug data last refreshed 2d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PROSCAR (finasteride) is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor oral tablet approved in 1992 for benign prostatic hyperplasia, androgenetic alopecia, and other androgen-dependent conditions. It works by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, reducing prostate volume and slowing hair loss. The drug has an expanded label addressing prostate cancer, sexual dysfunction, hematuria, and muscle atrophy indications.
$0.459MPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
As LOE approaches, brand team focus shifts from growth to lifecycle extension and generic transition strategies; smaller commercial teams manage declining revenue.
Mechanism of Action
5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Class:
5-alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (13)
Comparison of Finasteride and Tamsulosin for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) (MK-0906A-149 AM2)
Started Aug 2013
1 enrolled
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dutasteride Versus Placebo and Finasteride in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Started Oct 2010
917 enrolled
Androgenetic Alopecia
A Study of Tadalafil Use With Finasteride in Men With Enlarged Prostates and Urinary Symptoms
Started Sep 2010
696 enrolled
Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaEnlarged Prostate
The Use of Finasteride to Reduce Hematuria and Hematospermia Following TRUS Prostate Biopsy
Started Mar 2008
29 enrolled
HematuriaHematospermia
On Label, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Preoperative Finasteride in Patients Undergoing Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Started Feb 2008
0Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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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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