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RHOPRESSA (netarsudil mesylate)

First-in-Class
Ophthalmology Approved 2017-12-18

Rhopressa helps patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension by lowering elevated pressure within the eye. It is used for individuals who need to manage their intraocular pressure to maintain eye health. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called rho kinase inhibitors.

Source: FDA Label • Novartis

How RHOPRESSA Works

Rhopressa works by inhibiting rho kinase, which is believed to increase the drainage of aqueous humor through the eye's trabecular meshwork. By improving this fluid outflow, the drug helps lower the internal pressure of the eye.

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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
8
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2017-12-18
Patent Cliff
2034

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OPHTHALMIC
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SOLUTION/DROPS

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Active Ingredient: NETARSUDIL MESYLATE

RHOPRESSA Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
3 FDA actions from 2017 to 2024
Sep 2024 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Mar 2019 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Dec 2017 ORIGINAL
New Drug · Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

What RHOPRESSA Treats

2 indications

RHOPRESSA is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2017. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Open-Angle Glaucoma
  • Ocular Hypertension
Source: FDA Label

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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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RHOPRESSA FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

RHOPRESSA is indicated for the treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension.

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RHOPRESSA Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Mar 2034

Patents (15 active)

US9931336 Expires Mar 14, 2034
US11020385 Expires Mar 14, 2034
US10588901 Expires Mar 14, 2034
US9415043 Expires Mar 14, 2034
US11185538 Expires Mar 14, 2034
US8394826 Expires Nov 10, 2030
US10174017 Expires Jan 27, 2030
US11618748 Expires Jan 27, 2030
US10654844 Expires Jan 27, 2030
US11028081 Expires Jan 27, 2030
US8450344 Expires Jul 11, 2026
US9096569 Expires Jul 11, 2026
US10882840 Expires Jul 11, 2026
US10532993 Expires Jul 11, 2026
US11021456 Expires Jul 11, 2026
Source: FDA Orange Book

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