NDATRANSDERMALFILM, EXTENDED RELEASE
Approved
Sep 2008
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
16
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
SANCUSO (granisetron) by Cumberland Pharmaceuticals is serotonin 3 receptor antagonists [moa]. First approved in 2008.
Drug data last refreshed 3h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
SANCUSO is a transdermal extended-release film formulation of granisetron, a serotonin-3 receptor antagonist used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). It delivers medication through the skin over several days, offering convenience compared to oral or IV alternatives. The drug works by blocking serotonin receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and gastrointestinal tract.
$0.007BPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct is approaching loss of exclusivity with modest Medicare spending (~$7M in 2023), signaling a small, specialized team focused on defending market position against generics.
Mechanism of Action
Serotonin 3 Receptor Antagonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Serotonin-3 Receptor Antagonist
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (16)
Bioequivalence Study in Healthy Chinese Subjects Comparing SP-01 (Granisetron Patch) Manufactured at Two Different Sites
Started Oct 2021
66 enrolled
Healthy Volunteers
Study to Assess Bioequivalence and Adhesion Properties Between Two Granisetron Transdermal Patches.
Started Jul 2021
134 enrolled
Healthy Volunteers
Granisetron Extended Release Injection (GERSC) for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Started Aug 2020
0Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Open Label Transdermal Granisetron to Relieve Chronic Nausea and Emesis
Started Jan 2019
0Gastroparesis
A Prospective, Multicenter, Study of APF530 (Granisetron) SC for Prevention of CINV in Patients Receiving HEC
Started Mar 2014
942 enrolled
Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
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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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