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Lupron Depot-PED leuprolide acetate Kit

by AbbVie Inc. · 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (0074-2440-03) * 1 mL in 1 SYRINGE * 1 SWAB in 1 PACKET

NDC 00074-2440-03

🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0074-2440-03 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero

Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled

🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm

📋 All sources & update times →

This page is curated, coded, and maintained by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD

Compiled from public FDA, CMS, DailyMed, NADAC, and related drug data sources. Editorial policy

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0074-2440-03

Product NDC 0074-2440

11-digit billing NDC 00074244003

NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)

RxCUI 1115447, 1115449, 1115454, 1115456, 1946519, 1946520, 2639668, 2639669,

Application # NDA020263

SPL Set ID e99f47d2-da10-3127-ecb3-e5d942ae6e81

DEA schedule Non-controlled

Marketing category NDA

Marketing status On market

FDA listing status Listed (active directory)

Marketing start 1993-04-16

Dosage form KIT

GPI-14 30080050106440

GPI class Lupron Depot-Ped (1-Month)

GCN Seq No 047851

GCN 13174

HICL code 021102

Ingredient (HICL) Leuprolide Acetate

HIC1 code P

Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Endocrine System

HIC2 code P1

Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Anteriorpituitary Hormones

HIC3 code P1P

Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Lhrh(Gnrh)Agnst Pit.sup-Central Precocious Puberty

AHFS code 10:00.00.00

AHFS class Antineoplastic Agents

FDB label name LUPRON DEPOT-PED 15 MG KIT

FDB brand name Lupron Depot-Ped

Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0074-2440-03 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00074-2440-03. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.

Where does this data come from?

Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Agonist class.

Pharmacologic class Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Agonist

Drug family (ATC) Gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues

How it works Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Agonists

Where does this data come from?

Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAbbVie Inc.

Application holderABBVIE ENDOCRINE INC

FDA applicationNDA020263 (NDA)

Labeler code00074

First marketedApr 1993

Product typeHuman Prescription Drug

Portfolio129 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from AbbVie Inc.

The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).

Where does this data come from?

Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name LUPRON DEPOT-PED 15 MG KIT Ingredient Leuprolide Acetate

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Leuprolide injection is used to treat certain types of prostate cancer central precocious puberty (CPP; a condition causing children to enter puberty too soon, resulting in faster than normal bone growth and development of sexual characteristics) endometriosis (a condition in which the type of tissue that lines the uterus [womb] grows in other areas of the body and causes infertility, pain before and during menstrual periods, pain during and after sexual activity, and heavy, irregular bleeding) anemia (a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells) caused by uterine fibroids (growths i...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist

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Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →

Where does this data come from?

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

A current SPL was checked, but it does not contain a structured or narrative inactive-ingredient list for this product. This does not mean the product has no inactive ingredients.

Where does this data come from?

Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?

No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.

Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?

Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.

Can inactive ingredients matter?

Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price system	Per each	Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly	Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo	$4,577.11	—
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026	$2,321.50	—
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J1950	$1,841.261 / J1950 unit	—

Where does this data come from?

NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🧾 Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)0074-2440-03

11-digit billing NDC00074-2440-03

Format4-4-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the labeler segment)

HCPCS J-codeJ1950

DescriptorINJECTION, LEUPROLIDE ACETATE (FOR DEPOT SUSPENSION), PER 3.75 MG

Billing units / pkg4 units

Crosswalk sourcePDAC NDC-HCPCS crosswalk (DME MAC / DMEPOS)

Where does this data come from?

The HCPCS J-code crosswalk comes from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk and the DMEPDAC (DME MAC) NDC-HCPCS crosswalk — free public CMS data. Billing units are derived from the code’s descriptor and the package amount.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Leuprolide Acetate 00781-4003-32	Sandoz	1 kit	$197.606	AP	Availability likely	—
Leuprolide Acetate 55150-0478-01	Eugia	1 kit	$197.606	AP	Availability likely	—
leuprolide acetate 47335-0936-40	Sun	1 kit	$197.606	AP	Availability likely	—
Leuprolide Acetate 70710-1769-03	Zydus	1 kit	$197.606	AP	Availability likely	—
Leuprolide Acetate 72664-0611-28	VGYAAN	1 kit	$261.318	AP	FDA listed	—
Lupron Depot 00074-3641-03	AbbVie	1 kit	$1,821.130	—	Availability likely	—
Lupron Depot 00074-3642-03	AbbVie	1 kit	$2,174.170	—	Availability likely	—
Lupron Depot 00074-3663-03	AbbVie	1 kit	$5,430.930	—	Availability likely	—
Lupron Depot 00074-3346-03	AbbVie	1 kit	$6,516.300	—	Availability likely	—
Lupron Depot-PEDthis 00074-2440-03	AbbVie	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Fensolvi 62935-0153-50	TOLMAR	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Lupron Depot 00074-3473-03	AbbVie	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Lupron Depot-PED 00074-9694-03	AbbVie	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Lupron Depot-PED 00074-2108-03	AbbVie	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Lupron Depot 00074-3683-03	AbbVie	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Leuprolide Acetate Depot 69097-0909-50	CIPLA	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Lutrate Depot 83831-0134-01	Avyxa	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Lupron Depot-PED 00074-3575-01	AbbVie	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Leuprolide Acetate 70771-1687-03	Zydus	1 kit	—	AP	FDA listed	—
Lupron Depot-PED 00074-2282-03	AbbVie	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Lupron Depot-PED 00074-3779-03	AbbVie	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—

About this product: this is the brand-name version. FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available.

Where does this data come from?

Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️

2023

First FDA approval

Apr 2023

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

3 years listed

🛡️

2031

Latest patent/protection listed

not a guaranteed launch date

✅Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Feb 2031. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.

📅 FDA approved Apr 14, 2023 RLD RS ⏳ ~4.4 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book

US 9617303 — method of use (U-3611)

US 8921326 — drug product

Exclusivity NS

2023 2025 2027 2029 2031

Today

LOE

Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo

🏛️FDA exclusivity

FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.

🧪Product / substance patents

Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.

🎯Method-of-use patents

Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.

🛈 What do these terms mean?

Patent: Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent: Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent: Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent: A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label: A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity: FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV: A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS: Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating: FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity): The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (2)

Patent	Type	Use code	Expires
US 9617303 ↗	Method of use	U-3611	Mar 22, 2028
US 8921326 ↗	Drug product	—	Feb 5, 2031

FDA exclusivity

Code	What it grants	Expires
NS	New Strength	Apr 14, 2026

Common questions

Is there a generic version of LUPRON DEPOT-PED 15 MG KIT?

Yes — an FDA-approved generic equivalent is listed in the FDA Orange Book for LUPRON DEPOT-PED 15 MG KIT. See the alternatives section for substitutable, lower-cost products.

The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?

FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.

Why do different websites show different generic release dates?

Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.

What does “FDA listed” mean?

It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.

What does a patent or protection date mean here?

It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).

What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?

It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.

Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?

Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.

Can a generic come out after the listed dates?

Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.

What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?

Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.

Why are there multiple patent dates?

One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.

Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Where does this data come from?

Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 00074-2440-03, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.

💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.

📅 Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 · 4 quarters of data

ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.

Prescriptions last 4 qtrs

480

Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs

470

Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs

$2.15M

Avg / prescription

$4,481.75

Avg / unit

$4,581.98

Latest quarter Q4 2025

81Rx

Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ

37% FFS 63% MCO

Fee-for-service · 177 Rx Managed care · 303 Rx

State Medicaid map

Units reimbursed · per 100k residents

0.11.3

gray = no data reported ⓘ

Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.

Tap or hover a state

…for its Medicaid breakdown

🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents

1 Colorado 1.3 /100k

2 Kentucky 0.9 /100k

3 New Jersey 0.7 /100k

4 New York 0.5 /100k

5 Texas 0.3 /100k

6 Michigan 0.3 /100k

7 Florida 0.2 /100k

8 Illinois 0.1 /100k

National units — by quarter

💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Lupron Depot-Ped — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.

⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Lupron Depot-Ped. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.

Period

Total Part D spend

$137.6K

Claims incl. refills

Beneficiaries

Spend / beneficiary

$9,825.57

Spend / claim

$5,502.32

Trend by period

💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Lupron Depot-PED (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Fatigue428

Hot Flush324

Asthenia281

Death281

Fall276

Pneumonia259

Nausea254

Age at onset

Neonate4

Child115

Adolescent20

Adult437

Elderly769

Reporter sex

Male · 69%

Female · 30%

Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization3,011

Death1,134

Life-threatening400

Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year

Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).

Where does this data come from?

Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
00074-2440-03 You're viewing this	1 KIT in 1 CARTON (0074-2440-03) * 1 mL in 1 SYRINGE * 1 SWAB in 1 PACKET	1993-04-16	Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product Kit / multi-component package

Kit / multi-component package

This NDC identifies a kit — a package containing more than one component. Structured data (pricing, ingredients, equivalents) is often reported per component rather than for the kit NDC itself, which can make this page look thinner than the components' own pages.

What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand

NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes)	✓ Available
Labeler	✓ Available
Product & package description	✓ Available
Marketing category & status	✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route	✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed)	✓ Available
Package photos	✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured)	— Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS)	— Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data	✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk	✓ Available
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD)	✓ Available

“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?

The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.

Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?

Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 0074-2440-03, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 00074-2440-03, written without dashes as 00074244003. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.

What do the three segments of this NDC mean?

In 00074-2440-03, the first segment (00074) is the labeler code FDA assigned to AbbVie Inc.; the middle segment (2440) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (03) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.

Is this package still being marketed?

Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by AbbVie Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.

Who lists this product with the FDA?

AbbVie Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.

Do I need a prescription for this product?

This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.

Does this product have a billing J-code?

Yes — this NDC cross-references HCPCS code J1950 for medical-claim billing (typically used when a product is administered in a clinical setting rather than dispensed at a retail pharmacy). See the Billing section on this page.

This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.

Where does this data come from?

Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.

🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 🔄 Drug / Laboratory Test Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 💬 Medication Guide

🎯 Indications and Usage 42 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LUPRON DEPOT-PED is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients with central precocious puberty (CPP). LUPRON DEPOT-PED is a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients with central precocious puberty. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Must be administered by a healthcare professional. ( 2.1 ) Select appropriate LUPRON DEPOT-PED syringe for the intended dosing frequency and administer intramuscularly. ( 2.1 ) For 1-month administration: Starting dose is 7.5, 11.25, or 15 mg based on the patient’s weight.

( 2.2 ) For 3-month administration: Doses are either 11.25 or 30 mg. ( 2.3 ) For 6-month administration: Dose is 45 mg. ( 2.4 ) Monitor hormonal and clinical parameters during treatment to ensure adequate suppression.

( 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 ) Rotate injection site periodically. ( 2.5 ) See Full Prescribing Information for administration and reconstitution instructions. ( 2.5 , 2.6 ) Figure 1 Figure 2 blue line syringe shake Figure 5 lupro loc click one

2.1Important Dosing Information LUPRON DEPOT-PED must be administered by a healthcare professional. Individualize the dose of LUPRON DEPOT-PED for each patient. Select the appropriate LUPRON-DEPOT PED syringe for the intended dosing frequency and administer intramuscularly.

Each LUPRON DEPOT-PED strength and formulation has different release characteristics. Do not use partial syringes or a combination of syringes to achieve a particular dose. In the case of inadequate suppression of pituitary gonadotropins and peripheral sex steroids with a maximal dosage, consider other available gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists indicated for the treatment of central precocious puberty.

Discontinue LUPRON DEPOT-PED at the appropriate age of onset of puberty.

2.2Dosage and Recommended Monitoring for 1-Month Administration Administer LUPRON DEPOT-PED 7.5 mg, 11.25 mg, or 15 mg for 1-month administration as a single-dose intramuscular injection once every month. The starting dose is based on the patient's weight (see Table 1). Table 1.

Dos age Recommendations Based on Body Weight for LUPRON DEPOT-PED for 1- M onth A dministration Body Weight Once Monthly Recommended Dos ag e Less than or equal to 25 kg 7.5 mg Greater than 25 kg up to 37.5 kg 11.25 mg Greater than 37.5 kg 15 mg The dosage may need to be adjusted with changes in body weight. If adequate hormonal and clinical suppression is not achieved with the starting dose, increase the dosage to the next available higher dose (e.g., 11.25 mg or 15 mg at the next monthly injection). Monitor response with a GnRH stimulation test, basal luteinizing hormone (LH) or serum concentration of sex steroid levels beginning 1 to 2 months following initiation of therapy, with changing doses, or further as judged clinically appropriate in order to confirm maintenance of efficacy.

Assess height (for calculation of growth rate) and bone age every 6 to 12 months.

2.3Dosage and Recommended Monitoring for 3-Month Administration Use LUPRON DEPOT-PED 11.25 mg or 30 mg for 3-month administration once every three months (12 weeks) as a single-dose intramuscular injection. Monitor response with a GnRH stimulation test, basal LH or serum concentration of sex steroid levels at months 2 to 3, month 6 and further as judged clinically appropriate, to confirm maintenance of efficacy. Assess height (for calculation of growth rate) and bone age every 6 to 12 months.

2.4Dosage and Recommended Monitoring for 6-Month Administration Use LUPRON DEPOT-PED 45 mg for 6-month administration once every six months (24 weeks) as a single-dose intramuscular injection. Monitor response with a GnRH stimulation test, basal LH or serum concentration of sex steroid levels at months 5 to 6 and further as judged clinically appropriate, to confirm maintenance of efficacy. Assess height (for calculation of growth rate) and bone age every 6 to 12 months.

2.5Important Administration Instructions Administer LUPRON DEPOT-PED as a single-dose intramuscular injection into the gluteal area, anterior thigh, or shoulder. Rotate injection sites within the same region from one injection to the next. Inject immediately after reconstitution. Discard if not used within 2 hours.

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS For depot suspension: a white lyophilized powder supplied in a single-dose, prefilled dual-chamber syringe with a colorless diluent is available as: For 1-month administration: 7.5 mg, 11.25 mg, or 15 mg of leuprolide acetate For 3-month administration: 11.25 mg or 30 mg of leuprolide acetate For 6-month administration: 45 mg of leuprolide acetate For depot suspension: leuprolide acetate as a lyophilized powder supplied in single-dose, prefilled dual-chamber syringe with diluent ( 3 ): For 1-month administration: 7.5 mg, 11.25 mg, or 15 mg For 3-month administration: 11.25 mg or 30 mg For 6-month administration: 45 mg

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to GnRH, GnRH agonists or any of the excipients in LUPRON DEPOT-PED. Anaphylactic reactions to synthetic GnRH or GnRH agonists have been reported [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . Pregnancy: LUPRON DEPOT-PED may cause fetal harm [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Hypersensitivity reactions to GnRH, GnRH agonists or any of the excipients in LUPRON DEPOT-PED ( 4 ) Pregnancy ( 4 , 8.1 )

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Initial Rise of Gonadotropins and Sex Steroid Levels: During the early phase of therapy, gonadotropins and sex steroids may rise above baseline because of the initial stimulatory effect of the drug. Therefore, an increase in clinical signs and symptoms of puberty, including vaginal bleeding, may be observed during the first weeks of therapy or after subsequent doses. ( 5.1 ) Psychiatric events : Have been reported in patients taking GnRH agonists.

Events include emotional lability, such as crying, irritability, impatience, anger, and aggression. Monitor for development or worsening of psychiatric symptoms. ( 5.2 ) Convulsions : Have been observed in patients with or without a history of seizures, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disorders, central nervous system anomalies or tumors, and in patients on concomitant medications that have been associated with convulsions.

( 5.3 ) Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs) : Have been reported in patients receiving GnRH agonists, including leuprolide products. Interrupt LUPRON DEPOT-PED if signs or symptoms of SCARs develop. Permanently discontinue LUPRON DEPOT-PED if a SCAR is confirmed.

( 5.4 ) Pseudotumor C erebri (I diopathic I ntracranial H ypertension ): Have been reported in pediatric patients receiving GnRH agonists, including LUPRON DEPOT-PED. Monitor patients for headache, papilledema, and blurred vision. ( 5.5 )

5.1Initial Rise of Gonadotropins and Sex Steroid Levels During the early phase of therapy or after subsequent doses, gonadotropins and sex steroids may rise above baseline because of a transient stimulatory effect of the drug [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] . Therefore, an increase in clinical signs and symptoms of puberty, including vaginal bleeding, may be observed during the first weeks of therapy or after subsequent doses [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] .

5.2Psychiatric Events Psychiatric events have been reported in patients taking GnRH agonists, including LUPRON DEPOT-PED. Postmarking reports with this class of drugs include symptoms of emotional lability, such as crying, irritability, impatience, anger and aggression. Monitor for development or worsening of psychiatric symptoms during treatment with LUPRON DEPOT-PED [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 ) ] .

5.3Convulsions Postmarketing reports of convulsions have been observed in patients receiving GnRH agonists, including LUPRON DEPOT-PED. These included patients with a history of seizures, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disorders, central nervous system anomalies or tumors, and patients on concomitant medications that have been associated with convulsions such as bupropion and SSRIs. Convulsions have also been reported in patients in the absence of any of the conditions mentioned above [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 ) ] .

5.4Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) have been reported in patients receiving GnRH agonists, including leuprolide products [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . These reactions include Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), including cases with visceral involvement and/or requiring skin grafts. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of SCARs such as fever, flu-like symptoms, mucosal lesions, progressive skin rash or lymphadenopathy.

Advise patients and caregivers of the signs and symptoms of SCARs. If a SCAR is suspected, interrupt LUPRON DEPOT-PED. Consult a healthcare provider with expertise in the diagnosis and management of SCARs.

If a diagnosis of SCAR is confirmed permanently discontinue LUPRON DEPOT-PED.

5.5Pseudotumor Cerebri (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension) Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) have been reported in pediatric patients receiving GnRH agonists, including LUPRON DEPOT-PED. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri, includin…

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described here and elsewhere in the label: Initial rise in gonadotropin and sex steroid levels [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] . Psychiatric Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ] . Convulsions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ] .

Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Pseudotumor Cerebri (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ] Adverse events related to suppression of endogenous sex steroid secretion and injection site reactions including abscess may occur with LUPRON DEPOT-PED 7.5 mg, 11.25 mg, or 15 mg for 1-month administration. ( 6.1 , 6.2 ) In the clinical studies for LUPRON DEPOT-PED 7.5 mg, 11.25 mg, or 15mg for 1-month administration the most common (≥2%) adverse reactions were: emotional lability, headache, general pain, acne/seborrhea, rash including erythema multiforme and vaginitis/vaginal bleeding/vaginal discharge.

( 6.1 ) In the clinical studies for LUPRON DEPOT-PED 11.25 mg or 30 mg for 3-month administration the most common ( > 2%) adverse reactions were: injection site pain, weight increased, headache, mood altered, and injection site swelling. ( 6.1 ) In the clinical study for LUPRON DEPOT-PED 45 mg for 6-month administration the most common (≥4%) adverse reactions were: injection site reactions, headache, psychiatric events, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hemorrhage, nausea and vomiting, pyrexia, pruritus, pain in extremity, rash, back pain, ligament sprain, weight increased, fracture, breast tenderness, insomnia, chest pain, and hyperhidrosis.

( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie Inc. at 1-800-633-9110 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. LUPRON DEPOT-PED for 1-month administration LUPRON DEPOT-PED 1-month administration was evaluated in a pivotal, open label, multicenter study in which 55 (49 female and 6 male) pediatric patients with central precocious puberty were enrolled.

The age ranged from 1 to 8 years of age at the beginning of treatment; the mean age for females was 6.8 years (range: 1 to 9 years) and the mean age for males was 7.5 years (range: 4 to 9 years); 61.8% were Caucasian; 20% Black; 1.8% Oriental; and 16.4% Hispanic. Adverse reactions that occurred in ≥2% of patients are shown in Table 2. Table 2.

Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥2% in Pediatric Patients with CPP Receiving LUPRON DEPOT-PED 1-month % of Patients (N = 421) Injection Site Reactions Including Abscess* 9 Emotional Lability 5 Headache 3 General Pain 3 Acne/Seborrhea 3 Rash Including Erythema Multiforme 3 Vaginitis/Vaginal Bleeding/Vaginal Discharge 3 Vasodilation 2 * Most events were mild or moderate in severity. Less Common Adverse Reactions The following adverse reactions were reported in less than 2% of the patients and are listed below by body system.

Body as a Whole – aggravation of preexisting tumor and decreased vision, allergic reaction, body odor, fever, flu syndrome, hypertrophy, infection; Cardiovascular System – bradycardia, hypertension, peripheral vascular disorder, syncope; Digestive System – constipation, dyspepsia, dysphagia, gingivitis, increased appetite, nausea/vomiting; Endocrine System – accelerated sexual maturity, feminization, goiter; Hemic and Lymphatic System – purpura; Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders – growth retarded, peripheral edema, weight gain; Musculoskeletal System – arthralgia, joint disorder, myalgia, myopathy; Nervous System – hyperkinesia, somnolence; Psychiatric System – depression, nervousness; Respiratory System – asthma, epistaxis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis; Integumentary System (Skin an…

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1Drug Interactions No pharmacokinetic-based drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted with LUPRON DEPOT-PED [see C linical P harmacology ( 12.3 ) ] .

7.2Drug-Laboratory Test Interactions Administration of LUPRON DEPOT-PED in therapeutic doses results in suppression of the pituitary-gonadal system. Therefore, diagnostic tests of pituitary gonadotropic and gonadal functions conducted during treatment and up to six months after discontinuation of LUPRON DEPOT-PED may be affected. Normal pituitary-gonadal function is usually restored within six months after treatment with LUPRON DEPOT-PED is discontinued.

7.1Drug Interactions No pharmacokinetic-based drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted with LUPRON DEPOT-PED [see C linical P harmacology ( 12.3 ) ] .

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary LUPRON DEPOT-PED is contraindicated in pregnancy [see Contraindications ( 4 ) ]. LUPRON DEPOT-PED may cause fetal harm, when administered to a pregnant woman, based on findings from animal studies and the drug’s mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 ) ]. The available data from published clinical studies and case reports and from the pharmacovigilance database on exposure to LUPRON DEPOT-PED during pregnancy are insufficient to assess the risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

Based on animal reproduction studies, LUPRON DEPOT-PED may be associated with an increased risk of pregnancy complications, including early pregnancy loss and fetal harm. In animal reproduction studies, subcutaneous administration of leuprolide acetate to rabbits during the period of organogenesis caused embryo-fetal toxicity, decreased fetal weights and a dose-dependent increase in major fetal abnormalities in animals at doses less than the recommended human dose based on body surface area using an estimated daily dose.

A similar rat study also showed increased fetal mortality and decreased fetal weights but no major fetal abnormalities at doses less than the recommended human dose based on body surface area using an estimated daily dose ( see Data ) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the US general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% - 4% and 15% -20%, respectively.

Data Animal Data When administered on day 6 of pregnancy at test dosages of 0.00024 mg/kg, 0.0024 mg/kg, and 0.024 mg/kg (doses less than the recommended human dose) to rabbits, leuprolide acetate produced a dose-related increase in malformations comprised primarily of segmental and fusion defects of the skeleton and skull. Similar studies in rats failed to demonstrate an increase in fetal malformations. There was increased fetal mortality and decreased fetal weights with the two higher doses of leuprolide acetate in rabbits and with the highest dose (0.024 mg/kg) in rats.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of leuprolide acetate in either animal or human milk, the effects on the breastfed infants, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for LUPRON DEPOT-PED and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from LUPRON DEPOT-PED or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Pregnancy Testing Exclude pregnancy in women of reproductive potential prior to initiating LUPRON DEPOT-PED if clinically indicated [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ) ] . Contraception Females LUPRON DEPOT-PED may cause embryo-fetal harm when administered during pregnancy. LUPRON DEPOT-PED is not a contraceptive.

If contraception is indicated, advise females of reproductive potential to use a non-hormonal method of contraception during treatment with LUPRON DEPOT-PED [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ) ] . Infertility Based on its pharmacodynamic effects of decreasing secretion of gonadal steroids, fertility is expected to be decreased while on treatment with LUPRON DEPOT-PED. Clinical and pharmacologic studies in adults (>18 years) with leuprolide acetate and similar analogs have shown reversibility of fertility suppression when the drug is discontinued after continuous administration for periods of up to 24 weeks [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ) ].

There is no evidence that pregnancy rates are affected following discontinuation of LUPRON DEPOT-PED. Animal studies (prepubertal and adult rats and monkeys) with leuprolide acetate and other GnRH analogs have shown functional recovery of fertility suppression.

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8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of LUPRON DEPOT-PED for the treatment of CPP has been established in pediatric patients 1 years of age and older. Use of LUPRON DEPOT-PED for this indication is supported by evidence from two pivotal, open label clinical studies of 139 pediatric patients with central precocious puberty with an age range of 1 to 11 years [see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ] . The safety and effectiveness of LUPRON DEPOT-PED have not been established in pediatric patients less than 1 year old.

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10 OVERDOSAGE No specific antidotes for LUPRON DEPOT-PED are known. Contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) for latest recommendations. In cases of overdosage, standard of care monitoring and management principles should be followed.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Leuprolide acetate, a GnRH agonist, acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion (LH and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)) when given continuously in therapeutic doses.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Following an initial stimulation of GnRH receptors, chronic administration of leuprolide acetate results in downregulation of GnRH receptors, reduction in release of LH and FSH, and consequent suppression of ovarian and testicular production of estradiol and testosterone, respectively. This inhibitory effect is reversible upon discontinuation of drug therapy.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption LUPRON DEPOT-PED for 1-month administration Following a single LUPRON DEPOT-PED 7.5 mg for 1-month administration to adult patients, mean peak leuprolide plasma concentration was almost 20 ng/mL at 4 hours and then declined to 0.36 ng/mL at 4 weeks. However, intact leuprolide and an inactive major metabolite could not be distinguished by the assay which was employed in the study. Nondetectable leuprolide plasma concentrations have been observed during chronic LUPRON DEPOT-PED 7.5 mg administration, but testosterone levels appear to be maintained at castrate levels.

In a study of pediatric patients with CPP, doses of 7.5 mg, 11.25 mg and 15.0 mg of LUPRON DEPOT-PED were given every 4 weeks. In 22 pediatric patients, trough leuprolide plasma levels were determined according to weight categories as summarized below: Patient Weight Range (kg) Group Weight Average (kg) Dose (mg) Trough Plasma Leuprolide Level Mean ±SD (ng/mL)* 20.2 - 27.0 22.7 7.5 0.77±0.033 28.4 - 36.8 32.5 11.25 1.25±1.06 39.3 - 57.5 44.2 15.0 1.59±0.65 * Group average values determined at Week 4 immediately prior to leuprolide injection.

Drug levels at 12 and 24 weeks were similar to respective 4 week levels. LUPRON DEPOT-PED for 3-month administration Following a single LUPRON DEPOT-PED 11.25 mg or 30 mg for 3-month administration to pediatric patients with CPP, leuprolide concentrations increased with increasing dose with mean peak leuprolide plasma concentration of 19.1 and 52.5 ng/mL at 1 hour for the 11.25 and 30 mg dose levels, respectively. The concentrations then declined to 0.08 and 0.25 ng/mL at 2 weeks after dosing for the 11.25 and 30 mg dose levels.

Mean leuprolide plasma concentration remained constant from month 1 to month 3 for both 11.25 and 30 mg doses. The mean leuprolide concentrations 3 months after the first and second injections were similar indicating no accumulation of leuprolide from repeated administration. LUPRON DEPOT-PED for 6 -month administration Following a single injection of LUPRON DEPOT-PED 45 mg for 6-month administration in 20 pediatric patients with CPP, mean peak plasma concentration increased rapidly to 15.7 ng/mL 1 hour post-dose.

Following the initial rise, mean leuprolide plasma concentration declined to 0.03 ng/mL by Week 24. The mean leuprolide concentrations 6 months after the first and second injections were comparable indicating no accumulation of leuprolide from repeated administration. Distribution The mean steady-state volume of distribution of leuprolide following intravenous bolus administration to healthy male subjects was 27 L.

In vitro binding to human plasma proteins ranged from 43% to 49%. Elimination Metabolism In healthy male subjects given an intravenous 1 mg bolus of leuprolide the mean systemic clearance was

7.6L/h, with a terminal elimination half-life of approximately 3 hours based on a two-compartment model. In rats and dogs, administration of 14 C-labeled leuprolide was shown to be metabolized to smaller inactive peptides; a pentapeptide (Metabolite I), tripeptides (Metabolites II and III) and a dipeptide (Metabolite IV). These fragments may be further catabolized.

The major metabolite (M-I) plasma concentrations measured in 5 prostate cancer patients reached maximum concentration 2 to 6 hours after dosing and were approximately 6% of the peak parent drug conce…

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied LUPRON DEPOT-PED for depot suspension is supplied in a single dose, prefilled dual-chamber syringe containing a white lyophilized powder and a colorless diluent for reconstitution as follows (Table 8): Table 8. LUPRON DEPOT-PED Product Presentations LUPRON DEPOT-PED 7.5 mg, 11.25 mg, or 15 mg for 1- M onth Administration Kit Type Strength NDC Number 1-month kit 7.5 mg NDC 0074-2108-03 11.25 mg NDC 0074-2282-03 15 mg NDC 0074-2440-03 LUPRON DEPOT-PED 11.25 mg or 30 mg for 3- M onth Administration 3-month kit 11.25 mg NDC 0074-3779-03 30 mg NDC 0074-9694-03 LUPRON DEPOT-PED 45 mg for 6-Month Administration 6-month kit 45 mg NDC 0074-3575-01 Each kit contains: one single-dose, prefilled dual-chamber syringe containing 23 gauge 1½ inch needle with LuproLoc ® safety device one plunger two alcohol swabs population, dose and frequency confirmation insert a complete prescribing information enclosure Storage and Handling Prior to reconstitution, store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

After reconstitution, use immediately [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 , 2.6 ) ].

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11 DESCRIPTION LUPRON DEPOT-PED contains active ingredient, leuprolide, in the form of acetate salt, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It is a synthetic nonapeptide analog of naturally occurring gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH or LH-RH). The analog possesses greater potency than the natural hormone.

The chemical name of leuprolide acetate is 5-oxo-L-prolyl-L-histidyl-L-tryptophyl-L-seryl-L-tyrosyl-D-leucyl-L-leucyl-L-arginyl-N-ethyl-L-prolinamide acetate, which has molecular formula of C 59 H 84 N 16 O 12 .(C 2 H 4 O 2 ) n , n=1 or 2, with the following structural formula: LUPRON DEPOT-PED for 1-month administration LUPRON DEPOT-PED is available in a prefilled dual-chamber single-dose syringe containing sterile lyophilized microsphere powder incorporated in a biodegradable lactic acid/glycolid acid copolymer which, when mixed with diluent, becomes a suspension for intramuscular injection.

When mixed with 1 milliliter of accompanying diluent, LUPRON DEPOT-PED for 1-month administration is administered as a single-dose intramuscular injection. The front chamber of LUPRON DEPOT-PED 7.5 mg, 11.25 mg, and 15 mg a prefilled dual-chamber syringe contains leuprolide acetate (7.5 mg equivalent to 6.83-7.15 mg leuprolide / 11.25 mg equivalent to 10.24 – 10.72 mg leuprolide / 15 mg equivalent to 13.65 – 14.30 mg leuprolide), purified gelatin (1.3/1.95/2.6 mg), DL-lactic and glycolic acids copolymer (66.2/99.3/132.4 mg), and D-mannitol (13.2/19.8/26.4 mg).

The second chamber of diluent contains carboxymethylcellulose sodium (5 mg), D-mannitol (50 mg), polysorbate 80 (1 mg), water for injection, USP, and glacial acetic acid, USP to control pH. LUPRON DEPOT-PED for 3-month administration LUPRON DEPOT-PED 11.25 mg or 30 mg for 3-month administration is available in a prefilled dual-chamber single-dose syringe containing sterile lyophilized microsphere powder incorporated in a biodegradable lactic acid/glycolid acid copolymer which, when mixed with diluent, becomes a suspension for intramuscular injection.

When mixed with 1.5 milliliters of accompanying diluent, LUPRON DEPOT-PED for 3-month administration is administered as a single-dose intramuscular injection. The front chamber of LUPRON DEPOT-PED 11.25 mg for 3-month administration prefilled dual-chamber syringe contains leuprolide acetate (11.25 mg, equivalent to 10.24 - 10.72 mg leuprolide), D-mannitol (19.45 mg), and polylactic acid (99.3 mg). The second chamber of diluent contains carboxymethylcellulose sodium (7.5 mg), D-mannitol (75.0 mg), polysorbate 80 (1.5 mg), water for injection, USP, and glacial acetic acid, USP to control pH.

The front chamber of LUPRON DEPOT-PED 30 mg for 3-month administration prefilled dual-chamber syringe contains leuprolide acetate (30 mg, equivalent to 27.30 - 28.59 mg leuprolide), D-mannitol (51.9 mg), and polylactic acid (264.8 mg). The second chamber of diluent contains carboxymethylcellulose sodium (7.5 mg), D-mannitol (75.0 mg), polysorbate 80 (1.5 mg), water for injection, USP, and glacial acetic acid, USP to control pH. LUPRON DEPOT-PED for 6-month administration LUPRON DEPOT-PED 45 mg for 6-month administration is available in a prefilled dual-chamber syringe containing sterile lyophilized microspheres which, when mixed with diluent, become a suspension intended as an intramuscular injection.

The front chamber of LUPRON DEPOT-PED 45 mg for 6-month administration prefilled dual-chamber syringe contains leuprolide acetate (45 mg, equivalent to 40.95 - 42.89 mg leuprolide), D-mannitol (39.7 mg), polylactic acid (169.9 mg), and stearic acid (10.1 mg). The second chamber of diluent contains carboxymethylcellulose sodium (7.5 mg), D-mannitol (75.0 mg), polysorbate 80 (1.5 mg), water for injection, USP, and glacial acetic acid, USP to control pH. Lupron structure

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling ( Medication Guide ). Symptoms After Initial LUPRON DEPOT-PED Administration Inform patients and caregivers that during the early phase of therapy with LUPRON DEPOT-PED, gonadotropins and sex steroids rise above baseline because of the initial stimulatory effect of the drug. Therefore, an increase in clinical signs and symptoms of puberty may be observed.

Instruct patients and caregivers to notify the physician if these symptoms continue beyond the second month after LUPRON DEPOT-PED administration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ]. Psychiatric Events Inform patients and caregivers that psychiatric events have been reported in patients taking GnRH agonists, including leuprolide acetate. Events include emotional lability, such as crying, irritability, impatience, anger, and aggression.

Instruct patients and caregivers to monitor for development or worsening of psychiatric symptoms including depression during treatment with LUPRON DEPOT-PED [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ]. Convulsions Inform patients and caregivers that reports of convulsions have been observed in patients receiving GnRH agonists, including leuprolide acetate. Patients with a history of seizures, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disorders, central nervous system anomalies or tumors, and patients on concomitant medications that have been associated with convulsions may be at increased risk [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ].

Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Inform patients and/or caregivers that severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) may occur during treatment with LUPRON DEPOT-PED. Advise patients and/or caregivers to stop LUPRON DEPOT-PED and immediately contact their healthcare provider if they experience signs or symptoms of SCARs [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]. Pseudotumor C erebri (I diopathic I ntracranial H ypertension ) Inform patients and caregivers that reports of pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) have been observed in pediatric patients receiving GnRH agonists, including LUPRON DEPOT-PED.

Advise patients and caregivers to monitor for headache and vision issues such as blurred vision, double vision, loss of vision, pain behind the eye or pain with eye movement, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and nausea. Advise patients and caregivers to contact their healthcare provider if the patient develops any of these symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ] . Injection Site Reactions Inform patients and caregivers that injection site related adverse reactions may occur such as transient burning/stinging, pain, bruising, redness, induration, abscess, and necrosis.

Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they experience rash or severe injection site reactions [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ) ]. Pregnancy LUPRON DEPOT-PED is contraindicated in pregnancy. If the patient becomes pregnant while taking the drug, the patient should be informed of the potential risk to the fetus [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ) ].

Compliance with the Dosing Schedule Inform caregivers about the importance of adherence to the LUPRON DEPOT-PED dosing schedule [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 ) ] . Manufactured for AbbVie Inc. North Chicago, IL 60064 by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited Osaka, Japan 540-8645 LUPRON DEPOT PED and its design are trademarks of AbbVie Endocrine Inc. © 2025 AbbVie.

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MEDICATION GUIDE LUPRON DEPOT-PED ® (loo-pron depo peed) (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) What is the most important information I should know about LUPRON DEPOT-PED? During the first 2 to 4 weeks of treatment, LUPRON DEPOT-PED can cause an increase in some hormones. During this time you may notice more signs of puberty in your child, including vaginal bleeding.

Call your doctor if these signs continue after the second month of treatment with LUPRON DEPOT-PED. Some people taking gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists like LUPRON DEPOT-PED have had new or worsened mental (psychiatric) problems. Mental (psychiatric) problems may include emotional symptoms such as: ◦ crying ◦ irritability ◦ restlessness (impatience) ◦ anger ◦ acting aggressive Call your child’s doctor right away if your child has any new or worsening mental symptoms or problems while taking LUPRON DEPOT-PED.

Some people taking GnRH agonists like LUPRON DEPOT-PED have had seizures. The risk of seizures may be higher in people who: ◦ have a history of seizures ◦ have a history of epilepsy ◦ have a history of brain or brain vessel (cerebrovascular) problems or tumors ◦ are taking a medicine that has been connected to seizures such as bupropion or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Seizures have also happened in people who have not had any of these problems. Call your child’s doctor right away if your child has a seizure while taking LUPRON DEPOT-PED .

Severe cutaneous (skin) adverse reactions may happen during treatment with GnRH agonists like LUPRON DEPOT-PED . Stop LUPRON DEPOT-PED and call your child’s doctor right away if your child has any of the following signs or symptoms during treatment with LUPRON DEPOT-PED : skin rash or acne dry skin itching blisters on your skin redness or swelling of your face, hands, or soles of your feet blisters or sores in your mouth peeling of your skin fever muscle or joint aches swollen glands Increased pressure in the fluid around the brain can happen in children taking gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist medicines including LUPRON DEPOT-PED.

Call your child’s doctor right away if your child has any of the following symptoms during treatment with LUPRON DEPOT-PED: headache eye problems, including blurred vision, double vision and decreased eyesight eye pain ringing in the ears dizziness nausea What is LUPRON DEPOT-PED? LUPRON DEPOT-PED is an injectable prescription gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) medicine used for the treatment of children with central precocious puberty (CPP). It is not known if LUPRON DEPOT-PED is safe and effective in children less than 1 year old.

LUPRON DEPOT-PED should not be taken if your child is: allergic to GnRH, GnRH agonist medicines, or any ingredients in LUPRON DEPOT-PED. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in LUPRON DEPOT-PED. pregnant or becomes pregnant. LUPRON DEPOT-PED can cause birth defects or loss of the baby.

If your child becomes pregnant call your doctor. Before your child receives LUPRON DEPOT-PED, tell their doctor about all of your child’s medical conditions including if they: have a history of mental (psychiatric) problems. have a history of seizures. have a history of epilepsy. have a history of brain or brain vessel (cerebrovascular) problems or tumors. are taking a medicine that has been connected to seizures such as bupropion or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). are breastfeeding or plans to breastfeed.

It is not known if LUPRON DEPOT-PED passes into the breast milk. Tell your doctor about all the medicines your child takes, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. How will your child receive LUPRON DEPOT-PED?

Your child’s doctor should do tests to make sure your child has CPP before treating them with LUPRON DEPOT-PED. LUPRON DEPOT-PED is given as a single-dose injection into your child’s muscle each month, every 3 months, or every 6 m…

Glossary — plain-language definitions of medical terms used in this label:

contraindicated: Should not be used in that situation, because the risk is considered too high.

in vitro: In a laboratory dish or test tube rather than in a living person or animal; results may not carry over to people.

abdominal pain: Pain, cramping, or discomfort felt anywhere in the belly area.

Absorption: How a medicine moves from where it is taken, such as the stomach or gut, into the bloodstream.

accumulation: A buildup of a medicine in the body when new doses are taken before earlier ones are fully removed.

Active ingredient: The part of a medicine that produces its intended effect on the body.

adverse reaction: An unwanted or harmful effect that a medicine causes in the body.

Adverse Reactions: Unwanted or harmful effects that people experienced while taking a medicine, listed on its official label.

aggression: Hostile or violent feelings or behavior directed toward other people.

agonist: A substance that switches on a specific target in the body to produce an effect, the way a key turns a lock.

animal reproduction studies: Tests in pregnant animals used to check whether a medicine might harm a developing baby.

arthralgia: Joint pain.

baseline: A person's starting condition, measured before treatment begins, used to see how much they change later on.

bolus: A single dose given all at once, often as a quick push into a vein.

bradycardia: A slower-than-normal heart rate, usually under 60 beats per minute.

clearance: How quickly the body removes a medicine from the blood, usually through the liver and kidneys.

Clinical Pharmacology: The label section explaining how a medicine works in the body and how the body processes it.

Clinical Studies: The label section summarizing the research trials used to show that a medicine works and is acceptably safe.

constipation: Having bowel movements less often than usual, or passing stools that are hard, dry, and difficult to move.

contraception: Methods used to prevent pregnancy, such as birth control pills, condoms, or an intrauterine device.

Contraindications: A list of situations or health conditions in which a medicine should not be used because the chance of harm is too high.

depot: An injection that forms a small reservoir in the body and releases medicine slowly over days or weeks.

depression: A lasting low mood with loss of interest that affects everyday life.

diarrhea: Loose, watery bowel movements that happen more often than normal.

diluent: The liquid used to dissolve or thin a medicine before it is given.

Distribution: How a medicine spreads from the blood into the body's tissues and organs after it is absorbed.

Dosage and Administration: The label section explaining how much of a medicine to use and how to take or give it.

Drug Interactions: The label section listing other medicines, foods, or substances that can change how a medicine works or raise the chance of side effects.

dyspepsia: Discomfort, fullness, or a burning feeling in the upper belly, commonly called indigestion.

dysphagia: Trouble or discomfort swallowing food, liquids, or pills.

edema: Swelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

efficacy: How well a treatment works under the controlled conditions of a clinical study.

Elimination: The overall removal of a medicine from the body by breaking it down and passing it out.

embryo-fetal toxicity: Harm to a developing baby in the womb, such as birth defects, slowed growth, or loss of the pregnancy.

emotional lability: Rapid, exaggerated mood changes that shift quickly from one feeling to another.

eosinophilia: A higher-than-normal level of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell often linked to allergies or drug reactions.

epistaxis: A nosebleed.

erythema: Redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow, often from irritation or inflammation.

erythema multiforme: A skin reaction with red, target-shaped spots, usually on the hands, arms, or face.

estimated background risk: The normal chance that any pregnancy will have a birth defect or problem, even without taking any medicine.

fertility: The natural ability to become pregnant or to father a child.

fetal harm: Injury or damage to a developing baby while it is growing inside the womb.

Full Prescribing Information: The complete, detailed label for a prescription medicine that follows the summary highlights.

Half-life: The time it takes for the amount of medicine in the blood to drop by half.

hemorrhage: Bleeding, especially heavy or uncontrolled bleeding, either inside the body or from an outside wound.

How Supplied/Storage and Handling: The label section describing the forms and strengths a medicine comes in and how to store it properly.

hypersensitivity: An overreaction of the body's defense system to a substance, causing symptoms such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

hypertension: Blood pressure that stays higher than normal, commonly called high blood pressure.

Indications and Usage: The label section stating which medical conditions the FDA has officially approved the medicine to treat, prevent, or manage.

inhibitor: A substance that blocks an enzyme or transporter, which can raise the levels of drugs it normally handles.

insomnia: Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep.

intramuscular: An injection given deep into a muscle; often written as IM.

intravenous: Given directly into a vein through a needle or thin tube; often written as IV.

irritability: Getting annoyed, frustrated, or angry more easily than usual.

lactation: The making and release of milk from a mother's breasts after giving birth.

lymphadenopathy: Swollen or enlarged lymph nodes, often felt as lumps in the neck, armpits, or groin.

lyophilized: Freeze-dried into a powder that is mixed with liquid before it is given.

Mechanism of Action: How a medicine produces its effect in the body, described at the level of cells or body chemistry.

Medication Guide: An FDA-approved handout written for patients that explains important safety information about certain medicines in plain language.

Metabolism: How the body chemically changes a medicine, usually in the liver, into other substances.

metabolite: A new substance formed when the body breaks a medicine down.

myalgia: Muscle pain or aching.

myopathy: A disease of the muscles that can make them weak, painful, or tender.

NDC: A unique number that identifies a specific medicine, its maker, strength, and package size.

organogenesis: The early stage of pregnancy when the developing baby's organs are first forming.

Overdosage: The label section describing what can happen if too much of a medicine is taken and how it may be treated.

Patient Counseling Information: The label section telling health professionals what to explain to patients about using a medicine safely.

peripheral edema: Swelling, usually in the feet, ankles, or legs, caused by extra fluid building up in the tissues.

Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body takes in a medicine, spreads it around, breaks it down, and removes it over time.

plasma concentration: The amount of medicine measured in the liquid part of the blood at a given time.

potency: How much of a medicine is needed to produce a given effect; a more potent medicine works at a smaller dose.

Prescribing Information: The official, detailed document approved by the FDA that tells health professionals how to use a prescription medicine.

pruritus: Itching of the skin.

purpura: Purple spots or patches on the skin caused by bleeding just under the surface.

pyrexia: A raised body temperature; a fever.

reconstitution: Mixing a powdered medicine with a liquid to prepare it for use, following the label's directions.

reproductive potential: The ability to have children, meaning a person who could become pregnant or could father a child.

restlessness: An inability to stay calm or still, with a constant feeling of needing to move.

seizure: A sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause shaking, staring, confusion, or loss of awareness.

somnolence: Feeling very sleepy or drowsy, with trouble staying awake during the day.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome: A rare, serious reaction causing painful blistering and peeling of the skin and the moist linings of the mouth, eyes, and other areas.

subcutaneous: An injection placed into the fatty layer just under the skin; often written as subcut or SC.

suspension: A liquid holding fine drug particles that are mixed in but not fully dissolved, so it must be shaken before use.

syncope: The medical term for fainting, a brief loss of consciousness from a temporary drop in blood flow to the brain.

toxic epidermal necrolysis: A rare, life-threatening reaction in which large areas of the top layer of skin blister and peel away, like a severe burn.

trough: The lowest level a medicine reaches in the blood, just before the next dose is due.

Use in Specific Populations: The label section describing how a medicine affects particular groups, such as pregnant people, children, or older adults.

vasodilation: Widening of blood vessels, which lets more blood flow through and can lower blood pressure.

volume of distribution: A calculated value showing how widely a medicine spreads into body tissues versus staying in the blood.

Warnings and Precautions: The label section describing serious risks to know about and safety steps to follow while using a medicine.

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