GEMMILY (ethinyl estradiol)
Gemmily is a combined oral contraceptive used by women of reproductive age to prevent pregnancy. It helps patients manage their reproductive health by providing a daily hormonal method of birth control. While it is used for a wide range of females, its effectiveness has not been studied in individuals with a body mass index greater than 35.
How GEMMILY Works
This medication works primarily by suppressing ovulation to lower the risk of pregnancy. It also creates changes in the cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration and modifies the lining of the uterus to reduce the likelihood of an egg implanting.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2020-11-09
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- CAPSULE
GEMMILY Approval History
What GEMMILY Treats
1 indicationsGEMMILY is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2020. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Pregnancy prevention
GEMMILY Boxed Warning
CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs should not be used by women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see Contraindications (4) ] . WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS See Full Prescribing Information f...
WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs should not be used by women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see Contraindications (4) ] . WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS See Full Prescribing Information for complete boxed warning. ● Women over 35 years old who smoke should not use Gemmily. ( 4 ) ● Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. ( 4 )
GEMMILY Competitive Set
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Indication competitors
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Clinical Trial Registry
2 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07340190 | CDAK539A12102 2025-521000-22-00 | Ph 1 | not yet recruiting | A Drug-drug Interaction Study to Evaluate the Effects of Pelabresib on the Pharmacokinetics of Repaglinide, Midazolam, and Combined Oral Contraceptive in Patients With Advanced Malignancies |
| NCT06039826 | 18533 J1I-MC-GZBV | Ph 1 | completed | A Study of LY3437943 in Postmenopausal Female Participants Who Are Overweight or Obese |
Active Pipeline
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Key Completed Trials
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Trial Timeline
Full development history with FDA approval milestones
Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
GEMMILY FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
GEMMILY is indicated for the treatment of Pregnancy prevention.
WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For th...
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