NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Apr 1955
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
SOLU-CORTEF (hydrocortisone sodium succinate) by Pfizer is clinical pharmacology glucocorticoids, naturally occurring and synthetic, are adrenocortical steroids that are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. First approved in 1955.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
SOLU-CORTEF is a water-soluble injectable glucocorticoid (hydrocortisone sodium succinate) approved in 1955 for rapid delivery of high-dose hydrocortisone. It functions as a broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agent, enabling immediate intravenous administration where rapid systemic glucocorticoid effect is required. The drug treats adrenocortical deficiency, acute inflammatory conditions, and emergency shock states across multiple organ systems.
$0.674MPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct is in late maturity with minimal Part D claims, signaling a stable but contracted brand team with focus on maintenance rather than expansion.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Glucocorticoids, naturally occurring and synthetic, are adrenocortical steroids that are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement…
Indications
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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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