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In continuation of our previous series on the top-performing drug of the month, based on 2021 revenue, this month we have covered Trikafta/Kaftrio as the top-performing drug of the month
Trikafta is a combination of ivacaftor, tezacaftor, and elexacaftor indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis in pediatric patients who have at least one…
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In continuation of our previous series on the top-performing drug of the month, based on 2021 revenue, this month we have selected Dupixent and prepared a curated analysis report for our readers
Dupixent is an interleukin-4 receptor alpha antagonist used for the treatment of multiple indications including atopic dermatitis, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, etc.
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The EMA approved 7 New Chemical Entity (NCE) and 5 Biologic Drugs in February 2023, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry
In February 2023, the major highlights drugs were Forxiga’s Approval for symptomatic chronic heart failure, Fintepla for adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with lennox-gastaut syndrome
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The ongoing series of the top-performing drugs of 2021 based on revenue is continued by Darzalex as the top-performing drug for March month
Darzalex is a CD38-directed cytolytic antibody indicated for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma in combination with different drugs
The report summarizes the key features of Darzalex including revenue…
Active Ingredient: dulaglutide
Dosage Forms & Strengths:
Injection: 0.75 mg/0.5 mL, 1.5 mg/0.5 mL, 3 mg/0.5 mL, 4.5 mg/0.5 mL solution in a single-dose pen
Mechanism of Action: GLP-1 receptor agonist
First Approval: US (Sep 18, 2014), EU (Nov 25, 2014)
Revenue Analysis1
Trulicity is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk…
Active Ingredient: Ibrutinib
Dosage Forms & Strengths:
Capsules: 70 mg and 140 mg
Tablets: 140 mg, 280 mg, 420 mg, and 560 mg
Mechanism of Action: Bruton's tyrosine kinase Inhibitor (BTKi)
First Approval: US (13 Nov 2013), EU (Oct 2014)
Revenue Analysis
Imbruvica is an oral therapy that inhibits a protein called Bruton's tyrosine kinase. Imbruvica was one…
Active Ingredient: rivaroxaban
Strength: 2.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg
Dosage Form: Tablets
Mechanism of Action: Factor Xa inhibitors
First Approval: US (1 Jul 2011), EU (30 Sep 2008)
Revenue Analysis of Xarelto1
Xarelto has been an important driver of the revenue generated from the cardiovascular portfolio of Janssen. The blood thinner showed an increase of 4%…
The US FDA approved 1 NDAs and 2 BLA in October 2022, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry. The CDER and CBER approved 66 novel products in 2022
In October 2022, the major highlights drugs were Tecvayli’s approval for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, Furoscix for congestion in chronic heart…
Active Ingredient: Aflibercept
Strength: 2 mg (0.05 mL)
Dosage Form: Injection (intravitreal)
Mechanism of Action: VEGF-A and PlGF inhibitors
First Approval: US (18 Nov 2011), EU (27 Nov 2012)
Revenue1
EYLEA net sales represent a significant portion of the total revenues for both Regeneron and Bayer. Both companies jointly commercialize the product Regeneron records net product sales of EYLEA in…
Active Ingredients: Ustekinumab
Strength: 45 mg/0.5 mL or 90 mg/mL (SC), 130 mg/26 mL (IV)
Dosage Form: Injection
Mechanism of Action: Interleukin 12 & 23 inhibitor
First Approval: US (25 Sep, 2009), EU (16 Jan, 2009)
Revenue1
Stelara is the leading blockbuster drug of Johnson & Johnson. Stelara contributed 9.7% of the Company's total revenues for 2021. Stelara up took…

