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 small-molecule kinase inhibitor targeting the stem cell factor (KIT) receptor, used to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). It works by inhibiting KIT signaling pathways that drive tumor growth in patients with advanced or metastatic disease.
Product is at peak maturity with modest Part D spending ($52M in 2023) and limited prescriber base (1,279 claims), suggesting a specialized oncology team focused on deep market penetration rather than broad expansion.
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/moWorking on QINLOCK means joining a specialized oncology team managing a niche but durable asset in gastrointestinal stromal tumors. The product's peak lifecycle status and 16+ year patent protection provide stable, long-term career continuity, though limited growth relative to broad-market oncology franchises.