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VOCABRIA (cabotegravir sodium)

Infectious Disease Approved 2021-01-21

Vocabria (cabotegravir) is an oral integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) indicated for the short-term treatment of HIV-1 infection (in combination with Edurant) and for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1. It is indicated for adults and adolescents (at least 12 years old and weighing ≥35 kg). For treatment, patients must be virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL) on a stable regimen with no history of treatment failure or known resistance to cabotegravir or rilpivirine. Vocabria is primarily used as an oral lead-in to assess tolerability prior to administering long-acting injections (Cabenuva or Apretude) or as oral bridging for patients who will miss planned injection dosing.

Source: FDA Label • VIIV HLTHCARE

How VOCABRIA Works

Cabotegravir is an HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI). It inhibits HIV replication by binding to the integrase active site and blocking the strand transfer step of retroviral DNA integration. This prevents the HIV-1 DNA from being covalently integrated into the host cell genome, which is essential for the viral replication cycle.

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Phase 3 Trials
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Priority Reviews
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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2021-01-21
Patent Cliff
2031

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Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

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Active Ingredient: CABOTEGRAVIR SODIUM

VOCABRIA Approval History

2022
2023
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2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
12 FDA actions from 2021 to 2025 · 6 indication expansions
Apr 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Sep 2024 SUPPL Priority
Efficacy
Dec 2023 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What VOCABRIA Treats

1 indications

VOCABRIA is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2021. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • HIV-1 Infection
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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VOCABRIA FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

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

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VOCABRIA Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Feb 2031
Exclusivity: Jan 2026

Patents (2 active)

US8410103 Expires Feb 4, 2031
US10927129 Expires Apr 28, 2026

Exclusivity

NCE Until Jan 2026
Source: FDA Orange Book

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