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LEQVIO inclisiran 284 mg/1.5mL Injection, Solution, 1 syringe — NDC 00078-1000-98 package photo

LEQVIO inclisiran 284 mg/1.5mL Injection, Solution, 1 syringe

by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 1 SYRINGE, GLASS in 1 CARTON (0078-1000-98) / 1.5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS
NDC 00078-1000-98
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0078-1000-98 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
Contains1 syringe Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 1.5 mL 00078-1000-60
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 3, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0078-1000-98
Product NDC 0078-1000
11-digit billing NDC 00078100098
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 2588263, 2588269
UNII UPC6BTX7PY
Application # NDA214012
SPL Set ID 6fc0afca-4513-4c35-b594-6544aee29a44
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2021-12-22
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Dosage form INJECTION, SOLUTION
Substance INCLISIRAN SODIUM
GCN Seq No 082263
GCN 49618
HICL code 047350
Ingredient (HICL) Inclisiran Sodium
HIC1 code M
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Blood
HIC2 code M4
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Affect Blood Lipids/Sugar/Amino Acids
HIC3 code M4T
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antihyperlipidemic - Pcsk9 Inhibitors
AHFS code 24:06.92.00
AHFS class Antilipemic Agents, Miscellaneous
FDB label name LEQVIO 284 MG/1.5 ML SYRINGE
FDB brand name Leqvio
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0078-1000-98 — 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 → 00078-1000-98. 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 Other lipid modifying agents class.

Drug family (ATC) Other lipid modifying agents
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

LabelerNovartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Application holderNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORP
FDA applicationNDA214012 (NDA)
Labeler code00078
First marketedDec 2021
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio209 products on file
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 LEQVIO 284 MG/1.5 ML SYRINGE Ingredient Inclisiran Sodium
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • After your first two shots — one at your first visit and a second one three months later — you only need Leqvio twice a year after that (every six months). That's one of the things...
  • How often do I need to come in for my Leqvio shot?
  • It depends on how late you are. If it's been less than three months since your missed dose, just get it as soon as you can and then continue on your original schedule — no need to...
  • What happens if I miss one of my scheduled injections?
📖 Read our full Inclisiran injection guide →
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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII E4GA8884NN
    Phosphoric acid is a weak mineral acid used in medicines as a buffer and pH adjuster. It helps stabilize the product and control its acidity level.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

3 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

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 systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 1.5 mL
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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Leqvio 284 mg/1.5mLthis 00078-1000-98 Novartis 1 syringe FDA listed
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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

🏛️
2021
First FDA approval
Dec 2021
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
5 years listed
🛡️
2036
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Aug 2036. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Dec 22, 2021 RLD RS ⏳ ~9.9 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 10125369 — drug substance (U-4413)
US 10125369 — drug substance (U-4414)
US 9370582 — drug substance (U-4413)
US 9370582 — drug substance (U-4414)
US 8828956 — drug substance (U-4413)
US 8828956 — drug substance (U-4414)
US 8809292 — drug substance (U-4413)
US 8809292 — drug substance (U-4414)
US 10851377 — method of use (U-4413)
US 10851377 — method of use (U-4414)
US 10131907 — drug substance (U-4413)
US 10125369 — drug substance (U-4249)
US 10851377 — method of use (U-4249)
US 10131907 — drug substance (U-4249)
US 9370582 — drug substance (U-4249)
US 8828956 — drug substance (U-4249)
US 8809292 — drug substance (U-4249)
US 8222222 — method of use (U-4249)
US 8106022 — drug substance (U-4249)
US 8222222 — method of use (U-4413)
US 8222222 — method of use (U-4414)
US 8106022 — drug substance (U-4413)
US 8106022 — drug substance (U-4414)
US 10131907 — drug substance (U-4414)
US 10806791 — drug substance
US 12460206 — drug substance
Exclusivity I-985
Exclusivity NCE
Exclusivity NPP
Exclusivity ODE-555
2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2035
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 (26)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 10125369 ↗ Drug substance U-4413 Aug 18, 2034
US 10125369 ↗ Drug substance U-4414 Aug 18, 2034
US 9370582 ↗ Drug substance U-4413 Dec 4, 2028
US 9370582 ↗ Drug substance U-4414 Dec 4, 2028
US 8828956 ↗ Drug substance U-4413 Dec 4, 2028
US 8828956 ↗ Drug substance U-4414 Dec 4, 2028
US 8809292 ↗ Drug substance U-4413 May 10, 2027
US 8809292 ↗ Drug substance U-4414 May 10, 2027
US 10851377 ↗ Method of use U-4413 Aug 25, 2036
US 10851377 ↗ Method of use U-4414 Aug 25, 2036
US 10131907 ↗ Drug substance U-4413 Aug 24, 2028
US 10125369 ↗ Drug substance U-4249 Aug 18, 2034
US 10851377 ↗ Method of use U-4249 Aug 25, 2036
US 10131907 ↗ Drug substance U-4249 Aug 24, 2028
US 9370582 ↗ Drug substance U-4249 Dec 4, 2028
US 8828956 ↗ Drug substance U-4249 Dec 4, 2028
US 8809292 ↗ Drug substance U-4249 May 10, 2027
US 8222222 ↗ Method of use U-4249 Dec 29, 2027
US 8106022 ↗ Drug substance U-4249 Dec 12, 2029
US 8222222 ↗ Method of use U-4413 Dec 29, 2027
US 8222222 ↗ Method of use U-4414 Dec 29, 2027
US 8106022 ↗ Drug substance U-4413 Dec 12, 2029
US 8106022 ↗ Drug substance U-4414 Dec 12, 2029
US 10131907 ↗ Drug substance U-4414 Aug 24, 2028
US 10806791 ↗ Drug substance Dec 4, 2028
US 12460206 ↗ Drug substance Aug 18, 2034
FDA exclusivity
CodeWhat it grantsExpires
I-985New indication (3-year)Feb 12, 2029
NCENew Chemical Entity (5-year)Dec 22, 2026
NPPNew Patient PopulationFeb 12, 2029
ODE-555Orphan Drug Exclusivity (7-year)Feb 12, 2033
Common questions
Is there a generic version of LEQVIO 284 MG/1.5 ML SYRINGE?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for LEQVIO 284 MG/1.5 ML SYRINGE. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until Aug 2036 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.
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 by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 syringe00078-1000-60 2,972 Rx · $7,777,981
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 2,972 Rx · 4,109 units · $7,777,981 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

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

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Leqvio — 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 Leqvio. 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
$8.37M
Claims incl. refills
2.4K
Beneficiaries
2.3K
Spend / beneficiary
$3,567.72
Spend / claim
$3,513.78
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 LEQVIO (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Arthralgia846
Myalgia661
Injection Site Pain568
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased503
Pain In Extremity485
Fatigue410
Pain410

Age at onset

Neonate1
Adult248
Elderly226

Reporter sex

7,973 reports
Male · 43%
Female · 57%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization793
Death226
Life-threatening139
Disabling130
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 2,224 0
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 NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
00078-1000-60 1 SYRINGE, GLASS in 1 CARTON (0078-1000-60) / 1.5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS 2021-12-22 Active
00078-1000-98 You're viewing this 1 SYRINGE, GLASS in 1 CARTON (0078-1000-98) / 1.5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS 2023-02-17 Active

This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — a different pack size carries most fills. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 00078-1000-98?
NDC 00078-1000-98 contains 1 syringe — 1 syringe, glass in 1 carton / 1.5 ml in 1 syringe, glass.
What is the difference between NDC 00078-1000-98 and NDC 00078-1000-60?
Both are LEQVIO inclisiran 284 mg/1.5mL Injection, Solution — the drug itself is identical. NDC 00078-1000-98 is the 1 syringe package, while NDC 00078-1000-60 is the 1 syringe package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of LEQVIO inclisiran 284 mg/1.5mL Injection, Solution?
Bill NDC 00078-1000-98 — the 11-digit billing format is 00078100098. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
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) ✓ 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 — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“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 0078-1000-98, 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: 00078-1000-98, written without dashes as 00078100098. 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 00078-1000-98, the first segment (00078) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; the middle segment (1000) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (98) 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 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 1 syringe (00078-1000-60). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 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.
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 204 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 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). Cardiovascular outcomes trials have demonstrated that reducing LDL-C lowers the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in adults at increased risk when treated with statins or monoclonal antibody proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors as an add-on to statin therapy.

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 hypercholesterolemia. ( 1 ) adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). ( 1 ) pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

( 1 ) Cardiovascular outcomes trials have demonstrated that reducing LDL-C lowers the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in adults at increased risk when treated with statins or monoclonal antibody PCSK9 inhibitors as an add-on to statin therapy. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of LEQVIO for adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older is 284 mg administered as a single subcutaneous injection initially, again at 3 months, and then every 6 months. ( 2.1 ) LEQVIO should be administered by a healthcare professional. ( 2.2 ) Inject LEQVIO subcutaneously into the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh. ( 2.2 )

2.1Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of LEQVIO for adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older is 284 mg administered as a single subcutaneous injection initially, again at 3 months, and then every 6 months. If a planned dose is missed by less than 3 months, administer LEQVIO and maintain dosing according to the patient’s original schedule. If a planned dose is missed by more than 3 months, restart with a new dosing schedule - administer LEQVIO initially, again at 3 months, and then every 6 months.

Assess LDL-C when clinically indicated. The LDL-lowering effect of LEQVIO may be measured as early as 30 days after initiation and anytime thereafter without regard to timing of the dose.

2.2Important Administration Instructions LEQVIO should be administered by a healthcare professional. Inject LEQVIO subcutaneously into the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh. Do not inject in areas of active skin disease or injury, such as sunburns, skin rashes, inflammation, or skin infections.

Inspect LEQVIO visually before use. It should appear clear and colorless to pale yellow. Do not use if particulate matter or discoloration is seen.

For more detailed instruction on administration of the prefilled syringe, see Instructions for Use.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 41 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 284 mg/1.5 mL (189 mg/mL) of inclisiran as a clear and colorless to pale yellow solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe. Injection: 284 mg/1.5 mL (189 mg/mL) in a single-dose prefilled syringe. ( 3 )

Contraindications 48 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS LEQVIO is contraindicated in patients with a prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to inclisiran or any of the excipients in LEQVIO. Serious hypersensitivity reactions have included anaphylaxis and angioedema [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] . Prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to inclisiran or any of the excipients in LEQVIO.

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 95 words

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity Reactions: Have been reported in patients treated with LEQVIO. Advise patients on the signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and instruct patients to seek medical attention promptly. ( 5.1 )

5.1Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported in patients treated with LEQVIO [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] . Advise patients on the signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and instruct patients to seek medical attention promptly. LEQVIO is contraindicated in patients with a prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to inclisiran or any of the excipients in LEQVIO.

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are also discussed in other sections of the label: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Common adverse reactions in clinical trials (≥ 3%): injection site reaction, arthralgia, and bronchitis. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions in Adults with Hypercholesterolemia The data in Table 1 are derived from 3 placebo-controlled trials that included 1,833 adults with hypercholesterolemia treated with LEQVIO, including 1,682 exposed for 18 months (median treatment duration of 77 weeks) [see Clinical Studies (14)] .

The mean age of the population was 64 years, 32% of the population were female, 92% were White, 6% were Black or African American, 1% were Asian, and < 1% were other races; 6% identified as Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. At baseline, 12% of patients had a diagnosis of HeFH and 85% had clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Adverse reactions reported in at least 3% of LEQVIO-treated patients, and more frequently than in placebo-treated patients, are shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Adverse Reactions Occurring in Greater Than or Equal to 3% of LEQVIO-treated Adults with Hypercholesterolemia and More Frequently than with Placebo (Trials 1, 2, and 3) Adverse Reactions Placebo (N = 1,822) % LEQVIO (N = 1,833) % a includes related terms such as: injection site pain, erythema and rash Injection site reaction a 2 8 Arthralgia 4 5 Bronchitis 3 4 Adverse reactions led to discontinuation of treatment in 2.5% of patients treated with LEQVIO and 1.9% of patients treated with placebo. The most common adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation in patients treated with LEQVIO were injection site reactions (0.2% versus 0% for LEQVIO and placebo, respectively).

Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients with HeFH In a 24-month, two-part trial of 141 pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with HeFH (Trial 4), consisting of a 12-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled part (Part 1/Year 1), followed by a 12-month open-label part (Part 2/Year 2), 93 patients received 284 mg of LEQVIO subcutaneously during Part 1 and 139 patients were treated with LEQVIO during Part 2 [see Clinical Studies (14)] . During Part 2, 91 patients continued LEQVIO treatment for a second year and 48 patients switched from placebo to LEQVIO for 1 year of treatment.

The safety profile reported in pediatric patients with HeFH was consistent with the description above for adult patients with hypercholesterolemia, with the exception of headache. In pediatric patients with HeFH, the incidence of headache was 6% among patients who received placebo versus 13% of LEQVIO-treated patients during the double-blind study period. Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients with HoFH In a 24-month, two-part trial of 13 pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with HoFH (Trial 5), consisting of a 12-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled part (Part 1/Year 1), followed by a 12-month open-label part (Part 2/Year 2), 9 patients received 284 mg of LEQVIO administered subcutaneously during Part 1 and 13 patients were treated with LEQVIO during Part 2 [see Clinical Studies (14)] .

During Part 2, 9 patients continued LEQVIO treatment for a second year and 4 patients switched from placebo to LEQVIO for 1 year of treatment. The safety profile reported in pediatric patients was consistent with adult patients with hypercholesterolemia.

6.2Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of LEQVIO.…

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Discontinue LEQVIO when pregnancy is recognized. Alternatively, consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient. Inclisiran increases LDL-C uptake and lowers LDL-C levels in the circulation, thus decreasing cholesterol and possibly other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol; therefore, LEQVIO may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients based on the mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)] .

In addition, treatment of hypercholesterolemia is not generally necessary during pregnancy. Atherosclerosis is a chronic process and the discontinuation of lipid-lowering drugs during pregnancy should have little impact on the outcome of long-term therapy of hypercholesterolemia for most patients. There are no available data on the use of LEQVIO in pregnant patients to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

In animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed in rats and rabbits with subcutaneous administration of inclisiran during organogenesis at doses up to 5 to 10 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) based on body surface area (BSA) comparison ( see Data ). No adverse developmental outcomes were observed in offspring of rats administered inclisiran from organogenesis through lactation at 5 times the MRHD based on BSA comparison ( see Data ). The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%–4% and 15%–20%, respectively. There is a pregnancy safety study for LEQVIO. Report pregnancies by contacting Novartis at 1-888-669-6682 or [email protected].

Data Animal Data In embryo-fetal development studies conducted in Sprague-Dawley rats and New Zealand White rabbits, inclisiran was administered by subcutaneous injection at dose levels of 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg once daily during organogenesis (rats: Gestation Days 6 to 17; rabbits: Gestation Days 7 to 19). There was no evidence of embryo-fetal toxicity or teratogenicity at doses up to 5 and 10 times, respectively, the MRHD based on BSA comparison/dose. Inclisiran crosses the placenta and was detected in rat fetal plasma at concentrations that were 65 to 154 times lower than maternal levels.

In a pre- and postnatal development study conducted in Sprague-Dawley rats, inclisiran was administered once daily by subcutaneous injection at levels of 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg from Gestation Day 6 through Lactation Day 20. Inclisiran was well-tolerated in maternal rats, with no evidence of maternal toxicity and no effects on maternal performance. There were no effects on the development of the F1 generation, including survival, growth, physical and reflexological development, behavior, and reproductive performance at doses up to 5 times the MRHD, based on BSA comparison/dose.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There is no information on the presence of inclisiran in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Inclisiran was present in the milk of lactating rats in all dose groups. When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk ( see Data ).

Oligonucleotide-based products typically have poor oral bioavailability; therefore, it is considered unlikely that low levels of inclisiran present in milk will adversely impact an infant’s development during lactation. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for LEQVIO and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from LEQVIO or from the underlying maternal condition. Data In lactating rats, inclisiran was detected in milk at mean maternal plasma:milk ratios t…

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Discontinue LEQVIO when pregnancy is recognized. Alternatively, consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient. Inclisiran increases LDL-C uptake and lowers LDL-C levels in the circulation, thus decreasing cholesterol and possibly other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol; therefore, LEQVIO may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients based on the mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)] .

In addition, treatment of hypercholesterolemia is not generally necessary during pregnancy. Atherosclerosis is a chronic process and the discontinuation of lipid-lowering drugs during pregnancy should have little impact on the outcome of long-term therapy of hypercholesterolemia for most patients. There are no available data on the use of LEQVIO in pregnant patients to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

In animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed in rats and rabbits with subcutaneous administration of inclisiran during organogenesis at doses up to 5 to 10 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) based on body surface area (BSA) comparison ( see Data ). No adverse developmental outcomes were observed in offspring of rats administered inclisiran from organogenesis through lactation at 5 times the MRHD based on BSA comparison ( see Data ). The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%–4% and 15%–20%, respectively. There is a pregnancy safety study for LEQVIO. Report pregnancies by contacting Novartis at 1-888-669-6682 or [email protected].

Data Animal Data In embryo-fetal development studies conducted in Sprague-Dawley rats and New Zealand White rabbits, inclisiran was administered by subcutaneous injection at dose levels of 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg once daily during organogenesis (rats: Gestation Days 6 to 17; rabbits: Gestation Days 7 to 19). There was no evidence of embryo-fetal toxicity or teratogenicity at doses up to 5 and 10 times, respectively, the MRHD based on BSA comparison/dose. Inclisiran crosses the placenta and was detected in rat fetal plasma at concentrations that were 65 to 154 times lower than maternal levels.

In a pre- and postnatal development study conducted in Sprague-Dawley rats, inclisiran was administered once daily by subcutaneous injection at levels of 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg from Gestation Day 6 through Lactation Day 20. Inclisiran was well-tolerated in maternal rats, with no evidence of maternal toxicity and no effects on maternal performance. There were no effects on the development of the F1 generation, including survival, growth, physical and reflexological development, behavior, and reproductive performance at doses up to 5 times the MRHD, based on BSA comparison/dose.

🧒 Pediatric Use 211 words

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of LEQVIO as an adjunct to diet and other LDL-C-lowering therapies for the treatment of HeFH have been established in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older. Use of LEQVIO for this indication is based on data from a 12-month, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study in 141 pediatric patients with HeFH. This indication is also supported by evidence from an adequate and well-controlled study in adults with HeFH.

The safety profile reported in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with HeFH was consistent with adult patients with hypercholesterolemia, with the exception of headache [see Adverse Reactions (6.1), Clinical Studies (14)] . The safety and effectiveness of LEQVIO as an adjunct to diet and other LDL-C-lowering therapies for the treatment of HoFH have been established in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older. Use of LEQVIO for this indication is based on data from a 12-month, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study in 13 pediatric patients with HoFH [see Adverse Reactions (6.1), Clinical Studies (14)] .

The safety and effectiveness of LEQVIO have not been established in pediatric patients with HeFH or HoFH younger than 12 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of LEQVIO have not been established in pediatric patients with other types of hypercholesterolemia.

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8.5Geriatric Use Of the 1,833 patients treated with LEQVIO in clinical trials, 981 (54%) patients were 65 years of age and older, while 239 (13%) patients were 75 years of age and older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between patients 65 years of age and older and younger adult patients.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Inclisiran is a double-stranded small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA), conjugated on the sense strand with triantennary N-Acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) to facilitate uptake by hepatocytes. In hepatocytes, inclisiran utilizes the RNA interference mechanism and directs catalytic breakdown of mRNA for PCSK9. This increases LDL-C receptor recycling and expression on the hepatocyte cell surface, which increases LDL-C uptake and lowers LDL-C levels in the circulation.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Following a single subcutaneous administration of 284 mg of inclisiran, LDL-C reduction was apparent within 14 days post dose. Mean reductions of 38% to 51% for LDL-C were observed 30 to 180 days post dose. At Day 180, LDL-C levels were still reduced by approximately 53%.

Following a dose at Day 1 and Day 90 of 284 mg of inclisiran, mean serum PCSK9 levels were reduced by approximately 75% and 69% at Day 120, and Day 180, respectively. In the clinical trials, following four doses of LEQVIO at Day 1, Day 90 (3 months), Day 270 (~6 months) and Day 450 (~12 months), LDL-C, total cholesterol, ApoB, and non-HDL-C were reduced [see Clinical Studies (14)] . Cardiac Electrophysiology At a dose 3 times the maximum recommended dose, inclisiran does not prolong the QT interval to any clinically relevant extent.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Following a single subcutaneous administration, systemic exposure to inclisiran increased in a linear and dose proportional manner over a range from 25 mg to 800 mg of inclisiran sodium. At the recommended dosing regimen of 284 mg of LEQVIO, plasma concentrations reached peak in approximately 4 hours post dose with a mean C max of 509 ng/mL. Concentrations reached undetectable levels after 24 to 48 hours post dosing.

The mean area under the plasma concentration-time curve from dosing extrapolated to infinity was 7,980 ng*h/mL. Pharmacokinetic findings following multiple subcutaneous administrations of LEQVIO were similar to single-dose administration. Distribution Inclisiran is 87% protein bound in vitro at the relevant clinical plasma concentrations.

Following a single subcutaneous 284 mg dose of LEQVIO to healthy adults, the apparent volume of distribution is approximately 500 L. Inclisiran has been shown to have high uptake into, and selectively for the liver, the target organ for cholesterol lowering. Elimination The terminal elimination half-life of LEQVIO is approximately 9 hours, and no accumulation occurs with multiple dosing.

Metabolism Inclisiran is primarily metabolized by nucleases to shorter nucleotides of varying length. Inclisiran is not a substrate for CYP450 or transporters. Excretion Approximately 16% of LEQVIO is cleared through the kidney.

Specific Populations Male and Female Patients and Racial or Ethnic Groups A population pharmacodynamic analysis was conducted on data from 4,328 patients. Age, body weight, gender, race, and creatinine clearance were found not to significantly influence inclisiran pharmacokinetics. Pediatric Patients The pharmacokinetics of LEQVIO were evaluated in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with HeFH (Trial 4) or HoFH (Trial 5) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4), Clinical Studies (14)] .

Inclisiran plasma concentrations in pediatric patients at the clinically recommended dose were similar to adults. Patients with Renal Impairment Pharmacokinetic analysis of data from a dedicated renal impairment study reported increases in inclisiran C max and AUC of approximately 2.3 to 3.3-fold and 1.6 to 2.3-fold, respectively, in patients with mild, moderate or severe renal impairment, relative to patients with normal renal function. Despite the higher plasma exposures, reductions in LDL-C were similar across all groups based on renal function.

Patients with Hepatic Impairment Pharmacokinetic analysis of data from a dedicated hepatic impairment study reported increases in inclisiran C max and AUC of approximately 1.1- t…

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12.1Mechanism of Action Inclisiran is a double-stranded small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA), conjugated on the sense strand with triantennary N-Acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) to facilitate uptake by hepatocytes. In hepatocytes, inclisiran utilizes the RNA interference mechanism and directs catalytic breakdown of mRNA for PCSK9. This increases LDL-C receptor recycling and expression on the hepatocyte cell surface, which increases LDL-C uptake and lowers LDL-C levels in the circulation.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 61 words

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING LEQVIO injection is a clear and colorless to pale yellow solution, 284 mg/1.5 mL (189 mg/mL) of inclisiran supplied as: Carton containing 1 single-dose prefilled syringe: NDC 0078-1000-60 Store LEQVIO at controlled room temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) with allowable excursions between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F) [see USP, Controlled Room Temperature (CRT)].

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11 DESCRIPTION LEQVIO contains inclisiran sodium, a small interfering RNA (siRNA) directed to proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) mRNA. Inclisiran contains a covalently linked ligand containing three N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) residues to facilitate delivery to hepatocytes. With one exception, the 2'ribose moieties of the inclisiran sodium are present as 2'-F or 2'-OMe ribonucleotide.

In addition, six of the terminal phosphodiester backbones are present as phosphorothioate linkages as indicated below. The molecular formula of inclisiran sodium is C 529 H 664 F 12 N 176 Na 43 O 316 P 43 S 6 and its molecular weight is 17,284.72 g/mol. It has the following structural formula: Abbreviations: Af = adenine 2'-F ribonucleotide; Cf = cytosine 2'-F ribonucleotide; Gf = guanine 2'-F ribonucleotide; Am = adenine 2'-OMe ribonucleotide; Cm = cytosine 2'-OMe ribonucleotide; Gm = guanine 2'-OMe ribonucleotide; Um = uracil 2'-OMe ribonucleotide; L96 = triantennary GalNAc (N-acetyl-galactosamine) LEQVIO is a sterile, preservative-free, clear, and colorless to pale yellow solution for subcutaneous use in a prefilled syringe.

Each syringe contains 1.5 mL of solution containing the equivalent of 284 mg inclisiran (present as 300 mg inclisiran sodium salt). LEQVIO is formulated in Water for Injection and may also contain sodium hydroxide and/or phosphoric acid for pH adjustment to a target pH of 7.0. molecular formula of inclisiran sodium

💬 Information for Patients 175 words

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Pregnancy Advise pregnant patients and patients who can become pregnant of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy to discuss if LEQVIO should be discontinued [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)] . Advise women who are exposed to LEQVIO during pregnancy that there is a pregnancy safety study that monitors pregnancy outcomes.

Encourage these patients to report their pregnancy to Novartis at 1-888-669-6682 or [email protected] [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)] . Hypersensitivity Inform patients that serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported in patients treated with LEQVIO. Advise patients on the signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and instruct them to seek medical advice promptly if such symptoms occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .

Injection Site Reactions Advise patients that injection site reactions can occur with LEQVIO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 For more information, visit www.leqvio.com or call 1-833-LEQVIO2 (1-833-537-8462). © Novartis T2026-34

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