REXULTI (brexpiprazole) by Otsuka is 12. Approved for atypical antipsychotic [epc]. First approved in 2015.
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REXULTI (brexpiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic that functions as a partial agonist at serotonin 5-HT1A and dopamine D2 receptors, and antagonist at 5-HT2A receptors. It is approved for adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder, agitation associated with Alzheimer's dementia, and schizophrenia. The exact mechanism of efficacy remains incompletely understood, though multimodal monoaminergic activity is implicated.
REXULTI is at peak commercial maturity with substantial Medicare Part D utilization, suggesting a stable, established brand team with focus on market share maintenance and managed care negotiations.
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of REXULTI in the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder, treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, or treatment of schizophrenia is unknown. However, the efficacy of REXULTI may be mediated through a…
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Atypical Antipsychotic
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REXULTI Drug General Use-results Survey (Excessive Motor Activity or Physically/Verbally Aggressive Behavior Due to Rapid Changes in Mood, Irritability, and/or Outbursts Associated With Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease)
Food Effect Study of Brexpiprazole Once-weekly (QW) Formulation in Patients With Schizophrenia
Real-life Assessment of Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) in Schizophrenia and in Depressive Disorders
A Trial to Assess the Effects of Prazosin or Propranolol on Blood Pressure in the Presence of Brexpiprazole/Sertraline
Open-label Brexpiprazole fMRI Trial in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety
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REXULTI roles focus on defending market share in a crowded atypical antipsychotic space rather than driving new growth; professionals should expect emphasis on managed care contracting, payer education, and physician relationship management. Career mobility may be limited as the product approaches LOE, with opportunities migrating toward lifecycle management and generic transition planning.