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QBREXZA (glycopyrronium tosylate)

Dermatology Approved 2018-06-28

Qbrexza is a topical medication that treats excessive underarm sweating, a condition known as primary axillary hyperhidrosis. It is used for adults and children 9 years of age and older who experience this type of localized sweating. This anticholinergic therapy helps patients manage their symptoms through direct application to the skin.

Source: FDA Label • JOURNEY

How QBREXZA Works

This medication works by blocking acetylcholine receptors located on peripheral tissues, specifically the sweat glands. By preventing acetylcholine from binding to these receptors, the drug inhibits the signals that trigger perspiration, which effectively reduces sweating.

1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
7
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2018-06-28
Patent Cliff
2033

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Routes
TOPICAL
Dosage Forms
CLOTH

Companies

Active Ingredient: GLYCOPYRRONIUM TOSYLATE

QBREXZA Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
3 FDA actions from 2018 to 2022
Oct 2022 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jul 2020 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)
Jun 2018 ORIGINAL
New Form · Type 3 - New Dosage Form

What QBREXZA Treats

1 indications

QBREXZA is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2018. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Hyperhidrosis
Source: FDA Label

QBREXZA Competitive Set

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Filters applied: drops same-active-ingredient (505(b)(2) reformulations), route-mismatch (topical vs systemic), and cross-therapeutic-area matches in same-indication rings.

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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)

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QBREXZA FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

QBREXZA is indicated for the treatment of Hyperhidrosis.

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8 OB patents · 4 families · 86 international docs across 14 countries

QBREXZA Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Feb 2033

Patents (8 active)

US8859610 Expires Feb 28, 2033
US9259414 Expires Feb 28, 2033
US10004717 Expires Feb 28, 2033
US10548875 Expires Feb 28, 2033
US10543192 Expires Feb 28, 2033
US9744105 Expires Jul 18, 2030
US8618160 Expires Dec 10, 2029
US10052267 Expires Oct 17, 2028
Source: FDA Orange Book

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