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TRIUMEQ (abacavir sulfate)

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Trial Activity: Declining
Infectious Disease Approved 2014-08-22

TRIUMEQ is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 Infection.

Source: FDA Label • VIIV HLTHCARE • Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

How TRIUMEQ Works

This medication combines three HIV-1 antiretroviral agents: dolutegravir, abacavir, and lamivudine. Dolutegravir functions as an integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI), while abacavir and lamivudine are nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). These components work in combination to target and inhibit the viral enzymes required for the replication of HIV-1.

Development Insights

ViiV Healthcare conducting 1 trials (17%)
4 indications explored (Focused)
hiv (3 trials)
hiv infections (1 trials)
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (1 trials)
6
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
3
Priority Reviews
11
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2014-08-22
Patent Cliff
2030

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Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

TRIUMEQ Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
21 FDA actions from 2014 to 2025 · 5 indication expansions
Oct 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Apr 2024 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jun 2023 SUPPL Priority
Efficacy

What TRIUMEQ Treats

1 indications

TRIUMEQ is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2014. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • HIV-1 Infection
Source: FDA Label

TRIUMEQ Boxed Warning

HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS, AND EXACERBATIONS OF HEPATITIS B Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions, with multiple organ involvement, have occurred with abacavir, a component of TRIUMEQ and TRIUMEQ PD (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine). Patients who carry the HLA ‑ B*5701 allele are at a higher risk of a hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir, although hypersensitivity reactions have occurred in patients who do not carry the HLA ‑ B*5701 allele [se...

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Clinical Trial Registry

6 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT04827134 results posted 216149 Ph 1 completed A Food-effect Study of the Pediatric Dispersible Tablet Formulations of TRIUMEQ® and DOVATO® in Healthy Adult Participants
NCT02924389 results posted IRB00089025 K23AI124913 Ph 4 terminated Dolutegravir in Reservoirs
NCT02569346 SCRUM UMCN-AKF 15.02 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of CRushed TriUMeq With or Without Drip Feed Compared to the Whole Tablet
NCT02868580 Lighthouse CUR-101 Ph 2 completed Safety and Tolerability of Antiretroviral (Triumeq) in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
NCT02509195 SSAT064 2014-004970-40 Ph 4 completed SSAT064: Pharmacokinetics of Abacavir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir in HIV Patients of 60 Years and Over
NCT02556268 17957 Ph 1 completed Interaction With HIV Antiretroviral Agents
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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.

TRIUMEQ FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

TRIUMEQ is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 Infection.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS, AND EXACERBATIONS OF HEPATITIS B Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions, with multiple organ involvement, have occurred with abacavir, a component of TRIUMEQ and TRIUMEQ PD (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine). Patie...

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TRIUMEQ Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jun 2030
Exclusivity: Dec 2026

Patents (4 active)

US9242986*PED Expires Jun 8, 2030
US9242986 Expires Dec 8, 2029
US8129385*PED Expires Apr 5, 2028
US8129385 Expires Oct 5, 2027

Exclusivity

M-294 Until Jun 2026
PED Until Dec 2026
Source: FDA Orange Book

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Patent Timeline

  • Cliff: 2030
  • 4 active patents

Trial Analysis

  • 6 total trials
  • Stage: Declining

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