NDAOPHTHALMICEMULSION
Approved
Jun 2021
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
8/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
VERKAZIA (cyclosporine) by Novartis is calcineurin inhibitors [moa]. First approved in 2021.
Drug data last refreshed 26m ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
VERKAZIA is a cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion approved by the FDA in June 2021 for the treatment of dry eye disease by suppressing local immune responses. It works as a calcineurin inhibitor, reducing inflammation on the ocular surface. VERKAZIA represents a targeted immunosuppressive approach to a chronic, high-prevalence condition.
$0.283MPart D
Peak2.9 years to LOEPeak-stage product with modest Medicare utilization suggests stable but limited market penetration; brand teams should expect maintenance-mode operations rather than aggressive expansion.
Mechanism of Action
Calcineurin Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Class:
Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
A Study to Learn if Study Medicines Called Cyclosporine and Clarithromycin Affect How the Body Processes the Other Study Medicine Called PF-07328948 in Healthy Adults
Started Mar 2025
26 enrolled
Healthy Adults
Effect of Cyclosporine Drug Interaction on the Absorption, Metabolism and Elimination of CHF6001 in Healthy Volunteers. Drug-Drug Interaction 2 (DDI2) Study
Started Mar 2025
30 enrolled
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Cyclosporine In Takotsubo Syndrome
Started Feb 2025
204 enrolled
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
A Study to Learn if the Study Medicines Called Itraconazole and Cyclosporine Change How the Body Processes the Other Study Medicine Called Danuglipron in Healthy Adults.
Started Dec 2024
16 enrolled
Healthy
Efficacy and Safety of rhTPO in Combination With Cyclosporine Versus Cyclosporine Alone in the Treatment of TD-NSAA
Started Jul 2024
54 enrolled
Aplastic AnemiaTransfusion-dependent Anemia
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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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