QINLOCK (ripretinib) by Cipher Pharmaceuticals is stem cell factor (kit) receptor inhibitors [moa]. First approved in 2020.
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QINLOCK (ripretinib) is an oral kinase inhibitor that targets the stem cell factor (KIT) receptor, a mechanism designed to address resistance in advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) patients. It is a small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved as a fourth-line or later treatment option for patients with unresectable or metastatic GIST who have progressed on prior standard therapies.
QINLOCK is in peak commercial maturity with steady Medicare utilization (1,279 Part D claims in 2023); teams supporting this product focus on market penetration within a niche GIST population.
Stem Cell Factor (KIT) Receptor Inhibitors
Kinase Inhibitor
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Ripretinib (QINLOCK®) According to Current SmPC
A Study of Ripretinib vs Sunitinib in Patients With Advanced GIST With Specific KIT Exon Mutations Who Were Previously Treated With Imatinib
Ripretinib in Combination With Binimetinib in Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
A Drug-Drug Interaction Study to Evaluate the Effect of Ripretinib on the Pharmacokinetics of a CYP2C8 Probe Substrate in Patients with Advanced GIST
Ripretinib in Chinese Patients With Advanced GIST: a Real World Study
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Upgrade to Pro — $25/moQINLOCK operates in a specialized orphan/ultra-rare cancer space (GIST), meaning career roles focus on precision targeting of a small, defined patient population and maintaining strong relationships with a limited set of oncology centers and specialists. This product offers stability and deep expertise-building in a niche therapeutic area but provides fewer broad commercial scale opportunities compared to larger indication blockbusters.