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Spexotras

Marketedupdated 3mo ago
by $NVS NOVARTIS AG
Approved
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  • tagApproval152 co-mentions · 43 sources
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  • tagSmall Molecule76 co-mentions · 43 sources
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Small molecule drug with a maximum clinical stage of Approval (across all indications), with 6 approved and 3 investigational indications.

all catalysts(43)

approval · 43
May 29, 2013
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
13y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Jan 8, 2014
approval
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13y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Aug 13, 2014
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12y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Sep 26, 2014
approval
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12y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Nov 20, 2015
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11y ago
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Feb 24, 2017
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9y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Jun 22, 2017
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9y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Mar 9, 2018
approval
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8y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Apr 30, 2018
approval
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8y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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May 4, 2018
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8y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Jul 16, 2019
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7y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Oct 6, 2019
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7y ago
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Apr 9, 2020
approval
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6y ago
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Jun 23, 2020
approval
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6y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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May 7, 2021
approval
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5y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Dec 3, 2021
approval
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5y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Jan 28, 2022
approval
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5y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Jan 28, 2022
approval
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5y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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May 27, 2022
approval
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4y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Jun 22, 2022
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
4y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Mar 16, 2023
approval
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3y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Mar 16, 2023
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
3y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB) — FDA approval
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May 26, 2023
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
3y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Aug 31, 2023
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
3y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Feb 27, 2024
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
2y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Feb 27, 2024
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
2y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB) — FDA approval
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Mar 29, 2024
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
2y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Mar 29, 2024
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
2y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB) — FDA approval
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Jul 11, 2024
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
2y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB) — FDA approval
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Jul 11, 2024
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
2y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Oct 1, 2024
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
2y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Oct 1, 2024
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
2y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB) — FDA approval
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Jan 24, 2025
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
2y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB) — FDA approval
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Jan 24, 2025
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
2y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Mar 7, 2025
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
1y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB) — FDA approval
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Mar 7, 2025
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
1y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
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Mar 19, 2025
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
1y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
Spexotras
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Mar 19, 2025
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
1y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB) — FDA approval
Spexotras
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Apr 7, 2025
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
1y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB) — FDA approval
Spexotras
→
Apr 7, 2025
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
1y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
Spexotras
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Apr 21, 2025
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
1y ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
Spexotras
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Mar 26, 2026
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
5mo ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE) — FDA approval
Spexotras
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Mar 26, 2026
approval
$NVS156.24-2.54%
5mo ago
MEKINIST (TRAMETINIB) — FDA approval
Spexotras
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Trials studying Spexotras

  • —Special Drug Use-results Surveillance of Tafinlar/Mekinistrecruitingn=110
  • phase2Uprosertib, Dabrafenib, and Trametinib in Treating Patients With Stage IIIC-IV Cancercompletedn=27

Patent cliff

source: FDA Orange Book
first barrier falls
Sep 16, 2026
25 days

Earliest of all listed patents + FDA exclusivities. Generic / biosimilar entry typically only becomes possible AFTER both patent and exclusivity barriers expire.

patents (52)

  • Feb 28, 2034patentUS 10869869*PED
  • Feb 28, 2034patentUS 10869869*PED
  • Feb 28, 2034patentUS 10869869*PED
  • Aug 30, 2033method-of-use (U-3184)US 10869869
  • Aug 30, 2033method-of-use (U-3184)US 10869869
  • Aug 30, 2033method-of-use (U-3184)US 10869869
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 8580304*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 8580304*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 8580304*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 9155706*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 9155706*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 9155706*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 9271941*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 9271941*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 9271941*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 9399021*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 9399021*PED
  • Jul 28, 2032patentUS 9399021*PED
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 8580304
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 8580304
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 8580304
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 9155706
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 9155706
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 9155706
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 9271941
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 9271941
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 9271941
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 9399021
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 9399021
  • Jan 28, 2032formulationUS 9399021
  • Apr 15, 2031patentUS 8703781*PED4.6y
  • Apr 15, 2031patentUS 8703781*PED4.6y
  • Apr 15, 2031patentUS 8703781*PED4.6y
  • Apr 15, 2031patentUS 8703781*PED4.6y
  • Apr 15, 2031patentUS 8952018*PED4.6y
  • Apr 15, 2031patentUS 8952018*PED4.6y
  • Apr 15, 2031patentUS 8952018*PED4.6y
  • Oct 15, 2030compositionUS 87037814.2y
  • Oct 15, 2030compositionUS 87037814.2y
  • Oct 15, 2030compositionUS 87037814.2y
  • Oct 15, 2030compositionUS 87037814.2y
  • Oct 15, 2030method-of-use (U-2020)US 89520184.2y
  • Oct 15, 2030method-of-use (U-2020)US 89520184.2y
  • Oct 15, 2030method-of-use (U-2020)US 89520184.2y
  • Nov 29, 2027patentUS 7378423*PED1.3y
  • Nov 29, 2027patentUS 7378423*PED1.3y
  • Nov 29, 2027patentUS 7378423*PED1.3y
  • Nov 29, 2027patentUS 7378423*PED1.3y
  • May 29, 2027compositionUS 7378423280d
  • May 29, 2027compositionUS 7378423280d
  • May 29, 2027compositionUS 7378423280d
  • May 29, 2027compositionUS 7378423280d

FDA exclusivities (16)

  • Sep 16, 2030PEDPediatric (6mo bonus)4.1y
  • Sep 16, 2030PEDPediatric (6mo bonus)4.1y
  • Sep 16, 2030PEDPediatric (6mo bonus)4.1y
  • Sep 16, 2030PEDPediatric (6mo bonus)4.1y
  • Mar 16, 2030ODE-428Orphan Drug (7y)3.6y
  • Mar 16, 2030ODE-428Orphan Drug (7y)3.6y
  • Mar 16, 2030ODE-428Orphan Drug (7y)3.6y
  • Mar 16, 2030ODE-428Orphan Drug (7y)3.6y
  • Sep 16, 2026PEDPediatric (6mo bonus)25d
  • Sep 16, 2026PEDPediatric (6mo bonus)25d
  • Sep 16, 2026PEDPediatric (6mo bonus)25d
  • Sep 16, 2026PEDPediatric (6mo bonus)25d
  • Mar 16, 2026NPNP
  • Mar 16, 2026I-908Indication (3y)
  • Mar 16, 2026I-908Indication (3y)
  • Mar 16, 2026I-908Indication (3y)

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brand
Mekinist
generic
trametinib dimethyl sulfoxide
MOA
Dual specificity mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 2 inhibitor; Dual specificity mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1 inhibitor
indication
Low-Grade Glioma
phase
marketed
Data sources
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