LEQVIO
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2021-12-22
- Routes
- SUBCUTANEOUS
- Dosage Forms
- SOLUTION
LEQVIO Approval History
What LEQVIO Treats
3 indicationsLEQVIO is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2021. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
LEQVIO Target & Pathway
ProTarget
A protein that promotes degradation of LDL receptors, reducing the liver's ability to clear LDL cholesterol. Blocking PCSK9 increases LDL receptor availability, dramatically lowering LDL cholesterol levels beyond what statins achieve.
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Active Pipeline
Ongoing clinical trials by development phase
Key Completed Trials
Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance
Trial Timeline
Full development history with FDA approval milestones
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.
LEQVIO FDA Label Details
ProIndications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)LEQVIO ® is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: adults with hypercholesterolemia. adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). LEQVIO is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) directed to proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) mRNA indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: adults with hypercholesterol...
LEQVIO Patents & Exclusivity
Patents (10 active)
Exclusivity
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Data Sources
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