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MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane)

Trial Activity: Mature 2 active trials
First-in-Class
Ophthalmology Approved 2023-05-18

MIEBO is indicated for the treatment of Dry Eye Disease.

Source: FDA Label • BAUSCH AND LOMB INC • Semifluorinated Alkane

How MIEBO Works

Perfluorohexyloctane is a semifluorinated alkane that forms a monolayer at the air-liquid interface of the tear film. This layer is expected to reduce tear evaporation, addressing a key component of dry eye disease. The exact mechanism of action for MIEBO in DED is not fully known.

Development Insights

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated conducting 4 trials (80%)
6 indications explored (Moderate)
dry eye (4 trials)
dry eye disease (2 trials)
dry eye, evaporative (1 trials)
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
3
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2023-05-18
Patent Cliff
2037

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Routes
OPHTHALMIC
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION/DROPS

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Active Ingredient: PERFLUOROHEXYLOCTANE

MIEBO Approval History

2024
2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
2 FDA actions from 2023 to 2025
Oct 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
May 2023 ORIGINAL
New Drug · Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

What MIEBO Treats

1 indications

MIEBO is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2023. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Dry Eye Disease
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

5 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07128628 BL-RX01-OPUSNG-1201 Ph 2 recruiting A Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Fixed-Dose Combination for Dry Eye Disease
NCT06309953 results posted 937 Ph 4 completed A Study to Evaluate Early Treatment Outcomes With Miebo™ in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
NCT06346340 936 Ph 4 completed A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Miebo™ on Preoperative Biometry/Keratometry and Postoperative Refractive Accuracy
NCT06565650 933 Ph 4 active not recruiting A Study to Evaluate Corneal Endothelial Cell Density (ECD) in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease (DED) Administering Miebo® (Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic Solution) for 12 Months.
NCT06176651 GSNVI-MIEBO1 Ph 4 completed Evaluation of Miebo (Perfluorohexyloctane) Eyedrops in Habitual Contact Lens Wearers
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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.

MIEBO FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

MIEBO is indicated for the treatment of Dry Eye Disease.

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6 OB patents · 4 families · 168 international docs across 17 countries

MIEBO Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jun 2037
Exclusivity: May 2028

Patents (6 active)

US10507132 Expires Jun 21, 2037
US11357738 Expires Sep 29, 2036
US10576154 Expires Oct 1, 2035
US10449164 Expires Sep 12, 2033
US10369117 Expires Sep 12, 2033
US10058615 Expires Sep 12, 2033

Exclusivity

NCE Until May 2028
Source: FDA Orange Book

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Patent Timeline

  • Cliff: 2037
  • 6 active patents

Trial Analysis

  • 5 total trials
  • Stage: Mature

Competitive Landscape

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Data Sources

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How We Calculate These Metrics

Trial Activity Stage

Measures the current development activity pattern based on trial phases, status, and trends. Important: This measures R&D activity, not commercial lifecycle.

Trial statuses: "Active" means recruiting or ongoing. "Completed" means reached planned endpoint. "Terminated" means stopped early—often due to safety, efficacy, or business reasons.

  • Growth: High proportion of early-phase trials (Phase 1/2), active development
  • Expansion: Significant Phase 3 activity, approaching or pursuing approvals
  • Mature: Substantial Phase 4 post-marketing studies
  • Stable: Mixed phase distribution, steady development
  • Declining: Low active trial ratio, reduced R&D investment