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OHTUVAYRE (ensifentrine)

Phosphodiesterase 3 Inhibitors Trial Activity: Declining 1 active trials
Respiratory Approved 2024-06-26

Ohtuvayre is a maintenance medication used for adults living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps patients manage their symptoms over the long term by providing ongoing respiratory support. This therapy is prescribed to help stabilize the condition and maintain lung health in those with this chronic pulmonary issue.

Source: FDA Label • Merck • Phosphodiesterase 3 Inhibitor

How OHTUVAYRE Works

This drug works by blocking the PDE3 and PDE4 enzymes, which are responsible for breaking down messenger molecules like cAMP and cGMP. By inhibiting these enzymes, the medication causes these molecules to build up inside cells. This accumulation triggers various downstream signaling effects that provide the therapeutic benefit.

Development Insights

Verona Pharma plc conducting 3 trials (50%)
2 indications explored (Focused)
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (5 trials)
copd (1 trials)
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
1
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2024-06-26
Patent Cliff
2044

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Routes
INHALATION
Dosage Forms
SUSPENSION

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Active Ingredient: ENSIFENTRINE

OHTUVAYRE Approval History

2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
1 FDA actions from 2024 to 2024
Jun 2024 ORIGINAL
New Drug · Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

What OHTUVAYRE Treats

1 indications

OHTUVAYRE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2024. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

5 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT05270525 RPL554-CO-207 Ph 2 recruiting Effect of Ensifentrine on Sputum Markers of Inflammation in COPD
NCT05743075 RPL554-CPC001 Ph 3 completed A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ensifentrine for 24 Weeks in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
NCT04535986 results posted RPL554-CO-301 Ph 3 completed A Phase 3 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ensifentrine in Patients With COPD
NCT04542057 results posted RPL554-CO-302 Ph 3 completed A Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ensifentrine in Patients With COPD
NCT05758428 RPL554-AHC001 Ph 1 completed A Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Nebulized Ensifentrine in Healthy Chinese Subjects
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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.

OHTUVAYRE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

OHTUVAYRE is indicated for the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

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OHTUVAYRE Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jun 2044
Exclusivity: Jun 2029

Patents (5 active)

US12251384 Expires Jun 25, 2044
US12409180 Expires Feb 20, 2043
US9956171 Expires Sep 15, 2035
US10945950 Expires Sep 15, 2035
US9062047 Expires Aug 21, 2031

Exclusivity

NCE Until Jun 2029
Source: FDA Orange Book

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Patent Timeline

  • Cliff: 2044
  • 5 active patents

Trial Analysis

  • 6 total trials
  • Stage: Declining

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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