NDARECTALAEROSOL, FOAM
Approved
Oct 2014
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
UCERIS (budesonide) by Salix Pharmaceuticals is corticosteroid hormone receptor agonists [moa]. First approved in 2014.
Drug data last refreshed 13h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
UCERIS is a rectal foam formulation of budesonide, a corticosteroid that acts as a hormone receptor agonist to reduce inflammation in the colon. It is indicated for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis affecting the distal colon and rectum. The drug delivers localized anti-inflammatory action directly to affected tissue with minimal systemic absorption.
Peak
Peak-stage product with moderate competitive pressure (30%) suggests stable commercial operations and established but competitive team structure.
Mechanism of Action
Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Pharmacologic Class:
Corticosteroid
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Budesonide Rectal Foam in Pediatric Patients Aged 5 to 17 Years With Active, Mild to Moderate Distal Ulcerative Colitis
Started Jun 2027
100 enrolled
Ulcerative Colitis
QUARTZ: Comparative Effectiveness of Switching From Albuterol to Albuterol/Budesonide Versus Adding Low-dose ICS or LTRA to Albuterol
Started Aug 2026
2,669 enrolled
Asthma
A Study to Investigate How Budesonide and Formoterol Move Through the Body (Pharmacokinetics) When Delivered With Different Devices in Participants Aged 4 to Less Than 12 Years Old With Asthma
Started Mar 2026
16 enrolled
Asthma
A Study to Investigate the Effect of Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dose Inhaler (BGF MDI) Compared With Placebo MDI on Heart and Lung Function in Participants With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Hyperinflation
Started Nov 2025
56 enrolled
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseHyperinflation
Pooled Analysis of Single-arm Studies of Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol (BGF) in Routine Care Setting
Started Apr 2025
2,000 enrolled
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
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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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