NDAINHALATIONPOWDER, METERED
Approved
Jul 2006
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
PULMICORT FLEXHALER (budesonide) by Viatris (2) is corticosteroid hormone receptor agonists [moa]. First approved in 2006.
Drug data last refreshed 9h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PULMICORT FLEXHALER is a metered-dose powder inhaler containing budesonide, a corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and improves respiratory function in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It works by binding to glucocorticoid receptors in the lung, suppressing inflammatory cytokine production and immune cell recruitment. The dry powder formulation enables direct lung delivery with minimal systemic absorption.
$0.036BPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate Part D utilization; commercial team likely focused on defending market position against generic erosion.
Mechanism of Action
Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Corticosteroid
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Budesonide Rectal Foam in Pediatric Patients Aged 5 to 17 Years With Active, Mild to Moderate Distal Ulcerative Colitis
Started Jun 2027
100 enrolled
Ulcerative Colitis
A Study to Investigate How Budesonide and Formoterol Move Through the Body (Pharmacokinetics) When Delivered With Different Devices in Participants Aged 4 to Less Than 12 Years Old With Asthma
Started Mar 2026
15 enrolled
Asthma
A Study to Investigate the Effect of Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dose Inhaler (BGF MDI) Compared With Placebo MDI on Heart and Lung Function in Participants With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Hyperinflation
Started Nov 2025
56 enrolled
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseHyperinflation
Pooled Analysis of Single-arm Studies of Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol (BGF) in Routine Care Setting
Started Apr 2025
2,000 enrolled
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
A Study to Investigate the Exposure of Budesonide, Glycopyrronium, and Formoterol (BGF) Delivered by Hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) Propellant Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Compared to a Hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) Propellant MDI in Healthy Adults
Started Jan 2025
105 enrolled
Healthy Participants
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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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