NDASUBCUTANEOUSSOLUTION
Approved
Aug 2007
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
1
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
SOMATULINE DEPOT (lanreotide acetate) by Ipsen is lanreotide, the active component of somatuline depot is an octapeptide analog of natural somatostatin. First approved in 2007.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
SOMATULINE DEPOT is a subcutaneous somatostatin analog (lanreotide acetate) approved in 2007 for management of acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors. It works by mimicking natural somatostatin to suppress growth hormone and other peptide secretion. The depot formulation provides extended-release delivery via subcutaneous injection.
$0.053BPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct approaching loss of exclusivity with modest Part D utilization; commercial teams should anticipate transition planning and defensive strategies.
Mechanism of Action
Lanreotide, the active component of SOMATULINE DEPOT is an octapeptide analog of natural somatostatin. The mechanism of action of lanreotide is believed to be similar to that of natural somatostatin.
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (1)
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Somatuline Depot (Lanreotide) Injection to Treat Carcinoid Syndrome
Started May 2009
115 enrolled
Carcinoid Syndrome
Career Relevance
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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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