Drug Pipeline MONTHLY UPDATE
Critical updates in an ever changing environment
December 2019
NEW DRUG INFORMATION
™ ●● Xcopri (cenobamate): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved SK Biopharmaceuticals’ Xcopri as an antiepileptic drug for treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults. The approval is based on results from two global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies and a large, global, multi-center, open-label safety study that enrolled adults with uncontrolled partial-onset seizures, taking one to three concomitant anti-epileptic drug (AEDs). In these studies, Xcopri demonstrated significant reductions in seizure frequency compared to placebo.1 Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) has been reported with Xcopri use. It has not been established that the risk of DRESS is prevented by a slower titration; however, it should be initiated at 12.5 mg once daily and titrated every two weeks. Xcopri is expected to be available in the United States 2Q2020, after scheduling review by the DEA, which typically occurs within 90 days of FDA approval. Price pending.
GENERIC DRUG INFORMATION
® + ●● Jadenu (deferasirox): Multiple manufacturers have launched their generic version of Novartis’ Jadenu for treatment of chronic iron overload. Jadenu generated $474 million in U.S. annual sales in 2018.
® ●● Apriso (mesalamine ER): Multiple manufactures have launched their generic version of Bausch Health’s Apriso for treatment of ulcerative colitis. Apriso generated $312 million in U.S. annual sales in 2018.
® ●● Nubupent (pentamidine isethionate): Fresenius launched their generic version of Seton Pharmaceuticals Nebupent inhaled solution for treatment of complicated lung infections. Nubupent does not have any further regulatory exclusivities. Nubupent U.S. sales for 2018 are not published.
® ●● Carafate (sucralfate suspension): Amneal launched their generic version of Forest/Allergan’s Carafate suspension for treatment of ulcers. Carafate oral suspension is not protected by any patents or regulatory exclusivities. Carafate generated $245 million in U.S. annual sales in 2018.
® ●● NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol): Amneal launched their generic version of Organon’s NuvaRing for pregnancy prevention. Multiple manufacturers are set to launch their generics in 2020. NuvaRing generated $926 million in U.S. annual sales in 2018.
® + ●● Afinitor (everolimus): Par/Endo launched their generic version of Novartis’ Afinitor for treatment of certain forms of cancer. Multiple manufacturers are set to launch their generics in mid-2020. Afinitor generated $373 million in U.S. annual sales in 2018.
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While the information in this newsletter is from sources we believe to be reliable, we do not warrant that the information in this document is free from error. Use it only as a guide. Statements regarding drugs or manufacturers are not intended as promotion; those statements should not be used to make assumptions about formulary status. Each trademarked drug name is the property of its respective owner. Drug Pipeline Monthly Update: December 2019 Page 2
NEW MOLECULAR ENTITY APPROVALS IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS DATE GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER INDICATION(S) APPROVED* lasmiditan Reyvow® Lilly Acute migraine October 2019
tenapanor Ibsrela® Ardelyx IBS-C September 2019
istradefylline Nourianz™ Kyowa Kirin’s Parkinson’s disease ‘off’ episodes September 2019
pitolisant Wakix™ Harmony Narcolepsy August 2019
imipenem, cilastatin and Recarbrio™ Merck Complicated UTI and infections July 2019 relebactam solriamfetol Sunosi™ Jazz Narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea March 2019 (OSA) brexanolone Zulresso™ Sage Therapeutics Postpartum depression March 2019
triclabendazole Egaten® Novartis Fascioliasis February 2019
*Date indicates FDA approval date only. The product launch and marketing dates are determined by the approved product’s manufacturer. Drug Pipeline Monthly Update: December 2019 Page 3
OTHER NEW PRODUCT APPROVALS IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS DATE GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER INDICATION(S) APPROVED* cenobamate Xcopri™ SK Biopharmaceuticals Antiepileptic November 2019
cefiderocol Fetroja™ Shionogi Complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) November 2019
rifabutin, amoxicillin and Talicia™ RedHill Helicobacter pylori November 2019 omeprazole minocycline foam 4% Amzeeq™ Foamix Acne vulgaris October 2019 Pharmaceuticals asenapine Secuado™ Noven Schizophrenia October 2019 Pharmaceuticals cetirizine, injectable Quzyttir™ JDP Therapeutics Acute urticaria October 2019
trifarotene cream Aklief™ Galderma Laboratories Acne October 2019
dexamethasone Hemady™ Dexcel Multiple myeloma October 2019
baclofen Ozobax™ Metacel Muscle relaxant September 2019 Pharmaceuticals fosaprepitant Fosaprepitant™ Teva Chemotherapy-induced nausea and September 2019 vomiting glucagon injection Gvoke™ Xeris Pharmaceuticals Severe hypoglycemia in diabetes September 2019
metformin HCl for extended- Riomet ER® Sun Pharma Type 2 diabetes September 2019 release oral suspension semaglutide Rybelsus® Novo Nordisk Type 2 diabetes September 2019
ferric maltol Accrufer™ Shield Therapeutics Iron deficiency July 2019
nasal glucagon Bagsimi™ Lilly Hypoglycemia July 2019
duloxetine DR Drizalma Sprinkle™ Sun Depression, anxiety and neuropathic pain July 2019
amlodipine benzoate suspension Katerzia™ Silvergate Pharms Hypertension July 2019
tiopronin DR Thiola EC™ Mission Pharmacal/ Cystinuria July 2019 Retrophin budesonide Ortikos™ Sun Pharma Crohn’s disease June 2019
drospirenone Slynd™ Exeltis Pregnancy prevention June 2019
dapagliflozin, saxagliptin and Qternmet XR™ AstraZeneca Type 2 diabetes May 2019 metformin hydrochloride midazolam Nayzilam™ UCB and proximagen Seizures May 2019
halobetasol propionate and Duobrii™ Ortho Dermatologics Plaque psoriasis April 2019 tazarotene (Valeant) ivabradine solution Corlanor™ Amgen To reduce the risk of hospitalization for April 2019 worsening heart failure in pediatric patients dolutegravir and lamivudine Dovato™ Viiv Healthcare HIV April 2019
colesevelam hydrochloride Welchol™ Daiichi Sankyo, Inc High cholesterol and type 2 diabetes April 2019
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OTHER NEW PRODUCT APPROVALS IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS (continued) DATE GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER INDICATION(S) APPROVED* acyclovir ophthalmic ointment Avaclyr™ Fera Acute herpetic keratitis in patients with March 2019 herpes simplex virus tegaserod Zelnorm™ Sloan Pharma Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation March 2019 in women less than 65 years of age aclidinium and formoterol Duaklir™ Circassia and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease March 2019 AstraZeneca (COPD) testosterone undecanoate Jatenzo™ Clarus Therapeutics Testosterone deficiency March 2019
efavirenz, lamivudine, and Symfi™ Macleods Pharam HIV March 2019 tenofovir disoproxil fumarate USA, Inc. netarsudil/latanoprost Rocklatan™ Aerie Glaucoma or ocular hypertension March 2019
methylphenidate hydrochloride Adhansia XR™ Adlon Therapeutics ADHD February 2019
loteprednol etabonate Lotemax SM™ Bausch + Lomb Post-operative inflammation and pain February 2019
prabotulinumtoxin A-xvfs Jeuveau™ Evolus Frown lines February 2019
amphetamine sulfate Evekeo ODT™ Arbor Phars ADHD January 2019
colchicine Gloperba™ Romeg Therapeutics Prevention of gout flares January 2019
sumatriptan nasal spray Tosymra™ Promius Pharma/ Migraine January 2019 Dr. Reddy’s *Date indicates FDA approval date only. The product launch and marketing dates are determined by the approved product’s manufacturer. Drug Pipeline Monthly Update: December 2019 Page 5
PIPELINE WATCH
DATE GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER INDICATION(S) APPROVED* diazepam Valtoco™ Neurelis Acute seizures 3Q2019
ubrogepant N/A Allergan Acute migraine December 2019
IDP-123 (tazarotene) N/A Ortho Dermatologics Acne December 2019
lumateperone N/A Intra-Cellular Therapies Schizophrenia December 2019
lemborexant N/A Eisai/Prudue Pharma Insomnia December 2019
cabotegravir N/A Viiv/Janssen HIV December 2019
cabotegravir/rilpivirine N/A Viiv/Janssen HIV December 2019
bimatoprost sustained-release (SR) N/A Allergan Open-angle glaucoma or ocular January 2020 hypertension risperidone, extended-release Rykindo™ Luye Pharma Group Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder January 2020 injection rimegepant N/A Biohaven Acute migraine February 2020
ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel Twirla™ Agile Therapeutics Contraceptive patch February 2020
empagliflozin, linagliptin and N/A Boehringer Ingelheim and Type 2 diabetes February 2020 metforminXR Eli Lilly bempedoic acid N/A Esperion Therapeutics High cholesterol February 2020
bempedoic acid/ezetimibe N/A Esperion Therapeutics High cholesterol February 2020
eptinezumab N/A Adler BioPharmaceuticals Migraine prevention February 2020
naloxone nasal spray N/A Insys Opioid overdose March 2020
bimatoprost SR N/A Allergan Glaucoma March 2020
ET-105 (lamotrigine) N/A Eton Pharmaceuticals Seizures March 2020
ITCA 650 (exenatide, subcutaneous N/A Intarcia Type 2 diabetes March 2020 minipump) rizatriptan, oral film Rizaport™ IntelGenx Migraine March 2020
opicapone N/A Neurocrine Biosciences Parkinson’s disease April 2020
dasotraline N/A Sunovion Binge eating disorder May 2020
apomorphine sublingual N/A Sunovion Parkinson’s disease May 2020
FMX103 (minocycline foam 1.5%) N/A Foamix Pharmaceuticals Severe papulopustular rosacea June 2020
RVL-1201 (oxymetazoline N/A Vertical Pharmaceuticals Acquired blepharoptosis July 2020 ophthalmic solution 0.1%) (Osmotica) (droopy eyelid) calcipotriene 0.005% and Wynzora™ MC2 Therapeutics Plaque psoriasis July 2020 betamethasone 0.064% cream veverimer N/A Tricida Metabolic acidosis in patients with August 2020 chronic kidney disease (CKD) clascoterone Winlevi™ Cassiopea SPA Acne August 2020 Drug Pipeline Monthly Update: December 2019 Page 6
FIRST GENERIC LAUNCHES OF TOP SELLING BRAND NAME DRUGS IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS BRAND DATE GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER INDICATION(S) APPROVED* everolimus+ Afinitor® Novartis Certain forms of cancer December 2019
etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol NuvaRing® Organon Pregnancy prevention December 2019
deferasirox+ Jadenu® Novartis Iron overload November 2019
fosaprepitant dimeglumine Emend® Merck Sharp & Chemotherapy-induced nausea and September 2019 Dohme vomiting posaconazole Noxafil® Merck Sharp & Fungal infections September 2019 Dohme pregabalin Lyrica® Pfizer Neuropathic pain and seizures July 2019
erlotinib+ Tarceva® Genentech Lung cancer May 2019
loteprednol etbonate Lotemax® Bausch Health Allergic conjunctivitis May 2019
solifenacin Vesicare® Astellas Incontinence April 2019
deferasirox Exjade® Novartis Chronic iron overload March 2019
buprenorphine/naloxone Suboxone® Indivior Inc Opioid dependence March 2019
Wixela™ Inhub™ Advair Diskus® Glaxo Smith Kline Asthma and COPD February 2019 (fluticasone/salmeterol) acyclovir Zovirax® Bausch Health Cold sores February 2019
cinacalcet Sensipar® Amgen Hyperparathyroidism or hypercalcemia January 2019
pimecrolimus Elidel® Valeant Atopic dermatitis January 2019
*Date usually indicates FDA approval date. The product’s launch date is determined by the manufacturer. Generic approvals that do not come to market within three months of approval are listed and dated when they enter the market. + Specialty medication
OTHER FIRST GENERIC LAUNCHES IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS DATE GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER INDICATION(S) APPROVED* sucralfate suspension Carafate® Forest/Allergan Ulcers December 2019
pentamidine Nebupent® Seton Pharmaceuticals Serious lung infections December 2019
mesalamine ER Apriso® Bausch Health Ulcerative colitis December 2019
ciprofloxacin/fluocinoloneotic Otovel® Arbor Pharmaceuticals Ear infections November 2019
ivermectin cream, 1% Soolantra® Galderma Rosacea October 2019
aminocaproic acid oral syrup Amicar® Clover Pharmaceuticals Hemostasis September 2019
triamterene Dyrenium® Concordia Edema September 2019
halcinonide Halog® Ranbaxy Itchy skin August 2019
ramelteon Rozerem® Takeda Insomnia August 2019
icatibant injection+ Firazyr® Shire/Takeda HAE July 2019
daptomycin injection Daptomycin® Sagent/Xelia Complicated bacterial infections July 2019
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OTHER FIRST GENERIC LAUNCHES IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS (continued)
DATE GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER INDICATION(S) APPROVED* carboprost injection Hemabate® Pfizer Termination of pregnancy July 2019
febuoxostat Uloric® Takeda Hyperuricemia in patients with gout July 2019
doxylamine/pyridoxine DR Diclegis® Duchesnay Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy June 2019
naftifine gel, 1% Naftin gel® Amneal Pharmaceuticals Fungal infections June 2019
sildenafil for suspension+ Revatio® Pfizer Pulmonary arterial hypertension June 2019
mifepristone Mifeprex® Dance Laboratories Termination of pregnancy May 2019
bosentan+ Tracleer® Actelion Pharmaceuticals Pulmonary hypertension May 2019
mesalamine Delzicol® Allergan IBD May 2019
penicillamine+ Cuprimine® Bausch Health Hepatic encephalopathy and May 2019 Wilson’s disease valrubicin Valstar® Endo Bladder cancer April 2019
ambrisentan+ Letairis® Gilead Sciences Pulmonary arterial hypertension April 2019
aliskiren Tekturna® Noden Pharma USA Hypertension April 2019
treprostinil sodium+ Remodulin® United Therapeutics Corp Pulmonary arterial hypertension March 2019 (PAH) ranolazine ER Ranexa® Gilead Sciences Chronic angina March 2019
minocycline ER Solodyn® Bausch Health Acne March 2019
erythromycin ethylsuccinate EryPed 400® Arbor Pharmaceuticals Bacterial infections March 2019
pyridostigmine bromide syrup Mestinon® Bausch Health Myasthenia gravis March 2019
sirolimus Rapamune® Pfizer Prevention of organ rejection February 2019
toremifene+ Fareston® Kyowa Kirin Metastatic breast cancer January 2019
vigabatrin+ Sabril® Lundbeck Partial seizures or infantile spasms January 2019
*Date usually indicates FDA approval date. The product’s launch date is determined by the manufacturer. Generic approvals that do not come to market within three months of approval are listed and dated when they enter the market. + Specialty medication Drug Pipeline Monthly Update: December 2019 Page 8
GENERICS OF TOP SELLING BRAND DRUGS POTENTIALLY AVAILABLE SOON DATE GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER INDICATION(S) APPROVED* ascorbic acid; PEG; potassium Moviprep® Salix Valeant Osmotic laxative 2019 chloride; sodium ascorbate; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate tolvaptan+ Samsca® Otsuka Hypernatremia 2019
travoprost Travatan Z® Alcon Glaucoma 2019
dapsone Aczone® 7.5% Allergan Acne 2020
albuterol sulfate Proventil® HFA/ Merck/Teva Asthma/COPD 2020 ProAir® HFA difluprednate Durezol® Alcon/Novartis Eye inflammation 2020
exenatide Byetta® AstraZeneca Diabetes 2020
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel NuvaRing® Organon/Merck & Co Pregnancy prevention 2020
teriparatide+ Forteo® Lilly Osteoporosis February 2020
topiramate Qudexy XR® Upsher-Smith Seizures March 2020
ethinyl estradiol Taytulla® Allergan Pregnancy prevention March 2020
ivermectin Sklice® Arbor Pharmaceuticals Lice May 2020
varenicline Tartrate Chantix® Pfizer Smoking cessation May 2020
mometasone/formoterol fumarate Dulera® Merck & Co Asthma November 2020
vilazodone hydrochloride Viibryd® Forest Depression 2021
fluticasone propionate Flovent® GSK Respiratory 2021
nebivolol Bystolic® Allergan Hypertension 2021
dabigatran Pradaxa® Boehringer Ingelheim Anticoagulant 2021 Pharmaceuticals * Expected to market dates are predictions made by Prime based on industry information. + Specialty medication
REFERENCES
1. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fda-approves-xcopri-cenobamate-tablets-an-anti-epileptic-drug-aed-from-sk-biopharmaceuticals-co-ltd-and-us-subsidiary-sk-life-science-inc-300963478.html.
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