NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Jun 2003
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
STALEVO 150 (carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone) by Orion Pharma is dopa decarboxylase inhibitors [moa]. Approved for aromatic amino acid decarboxylation inhibitor [epc]. First approved in 2003.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
STALEVO 150 is an oral tablet combining carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone for Parkinson's disease management. Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain to restore motor function, while carbidopa blocks premature conversion in the periphery and entacapone extends levodopa availability by inhibiting COMT. The 150 mg strength represents a mid-range dosing option within the STALEVO portfolio.
$0.127MPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct is in late-stage lifecycle with modest Part D utilization (101 claims), indicating limited growth opportunities and potential team downsizing as LOE approaches.
Mechanism of Action
DOPA Decarboxylase Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Class:
Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylation Inhibitor
Indications (1)
Career Relevance
STALEVO 150 currently has zero linked job openings and faces an approaching loss of exclusivity, making it a declining asset with limited career mobility. Professionals assigned to this product should anticipate team restructuring, transition to adjacent Parkinson's therapies, or broader company portfolio reassignment within 1-3 years.
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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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