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Aveed testosterone undecanoate 250 mg/mL Injection — NDC 67979-511-43 (Billing 67979-0511-43)

by Endo USA, Inc. · 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON / 3 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE

This is a package of Aveed testosterone undecanoate 250 mg/mL Injection from Endo USA, Inc., marketed since Mar 2014 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 67979-0511-43
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 67979-511-43 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only Brand On market CIII 🛡 REMS ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 67979-511-43 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
67979 labeler · 511 product · 43 package
Package marketed since
Mar 5, 2014
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 6797951143 3
Medicaid fills, this package
803 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 67979-511-43
Product NDC 67979-511
11-digit billing NDC 67979051143
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 1490661, 1490667
UNII H16A5VCT9C
Application # NDA022219
SPL Set ID f80f025b-17d8-40af-8739-20ce07902045
Established class (EPC) Androgen
Mechanism of action Androgen Receptor Agonists
Chemical class Androstanes
DEA schedule CIII
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2014-03-05
Route INTRAMUSCULAR
Dosage form INJECTION
Substance TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 23100030802030
GPI class Aveed
GCN Seq No 072096
GCN 36193
HICL code 007304
Ingredient (HICL) Testosterone Undecanoate
HIC1 code F
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Male Genital System
HIC2 code F1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Androgens
HIC3 code F1A
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Androgenic Agents
AHFS code 68:08.00.00
AHFS class Androgens
FDB label name AVEED 750 MG/3 ML VIAL
FDB brand name Aveed
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 072096
  • GCN: 36193
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 23100030802030
  • HICL (First Databank): 007304
  • AHFS class code: 68:08.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1490661
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 67979-511-43 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 67979-0511-43. 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 Androgen class.

Pharmacologic class Androgen
Drug family (ATC) 3-oxoandrosten (4) derivatives, Androgens and estrogens
How it works Androgen 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.

Clinical

Label name AVEED 750 MG/3 ML VIAL Ingredient Testosterone Undecanoate
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Testosterone injection is used to treat low or no testosterone levels, stimulate puberty in males with delayed puberty, and certain types of breast cancer. Testosterone is in a class of medications called androgenic hormones. Testosterone is a male sex hormone responsible for development and functioning of male sexual organs and typical male characteristics. Testosterone injection works by replacing the testosterone that is normally produced naturally in the body. When used to treat breast cancer, testosterone works by stopping the release of estrogen.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
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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.

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 eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $177.28 $177.28 / 1 vial
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $722.88 $722.88 / 1 vial
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J3145 $2.149 / J3145 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)67979-511-43
11-digit billing NDC67979-0511-43
Format5-3-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the product segment)
HCPCS J-codeJ3145
DescriptorInjection, testosterone undecanoate, 1 mg
Billing units / pkg750 units
How the units are derivedThis package is 3; the HCPCS unit is 1 MG, so one package = 750 billing units.
Medicare Part B spend (2026 (Q1))$5,118,265 · 3,421 claims · $1,496.13 per claim (all NDCs under J3145)
Crosswalk sourceCMS ASP NDC-HCPCS Crosswalk
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
67979-0511-43 You're viewing this Main listing 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON / 3 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE 2014-03-05 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Aveed 250 mg/mLthis 67979-0511-43 Endo 1 vial — — 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

🏛️
2014
First FDA approval
Mar 2014
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
12 years listed
🛡️
2027
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 May 2027. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Mar 5, 2014 RLD RS ⏳ ~0.6 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 8338395 — method of use (U-1500)
US 7718640 — drug product
2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026
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)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 8338395 ↗ Method of use U-1500 May 8, 2027
US 7718640 ↗ Drug product — Mar 14, 2027
Common questions
Is there a generic version of AVEED 750 MG/3 ML VIAL?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for AVEED 750 MG/3 ML VIAL. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until May 2027 — 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.

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 N863NB338G
    Benzyl benzoate is a liquid organic compound used as a solvent and preservative in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and can extend shelf life by preventing microbial growth in liquid formulations.
  • UNII D5340Y2I9G
    Castor oil is a natural plant-based oil used in medicines as a lubricant, laxative agent, and solvent. It helps medicine ingredients dissolve or flow smoothly and can aid bowel movement in formulations designed for that purpose.

2 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 DailyMed — ingredient 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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerEndo USA, Inc.
Application holderENDO OPERATIONS LTD
FDA applicationNDA022219 (NDA)
Labeler code67979
First marketedMar 2014
DEA scheduleCIII
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio101 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.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning ~1 min read ▾

WARNING: SERIOUS PULMONARY OIL MICROEMBOLISM (POME) REACTIONS AND ANAPHYLAXIS Serious POME reactions, involving urge to cough, dyspnea, throat tightening, chest pain, dizziness, and syncope; and episodes of anaphylaxis, including life-threatening reactions, have been reported to occur during or immediately after the administration of testosterone undecanoate injection. These reactions can occur after any injection of testosterone undecanoate during the course of therapy, including after the first dose [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] .

Following each injection of AVEED, observe patients in the healthcare setting for 30 minutes in order to provide appropriate medical treatment in the event of serious POME reactions or anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Because of the risks of serious POME reactions and anaphylaxis, AVEED is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the AVEED REMS Program [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . WARNING: SERIOUS PULMONARY OIL MICROEMBOLISM (POME) REACTIONS AND ANAPHYLAXIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning Serious POME reactions, involving urge to cough, dyspnea, throat tightening, chest pain, dizziness, and syncope; and episodes of anaphylaxis, including life-threatening reactions, have been reported to occur during or immediately after the administration of testosterone undecanoate injection.

These reactions can occur after any injection of testosterone undecanoate during the course of therapy, including after the first dose ( 5.1 ). Following each injection of Aveed, observe patients in the healthcare setting for 30 minutes in order to provide appropriate medical treatment in the event of serious POME reactions or anaphylaxis ( 5.1 ). Aveed is available only through a restricted program called the Aveed REMS Program ( 5.2 ).

🎯 Indications and Usage ~1 min read ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AVEED is indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone. Primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired): testicular failure due to cryptorchidism, bilateral torsion, orchitis, vanishing testis syndrome, orchiectomy, Klinefelter's syndrome, chemotherapy, or toxic damage from alcohol or heavy metals. These men usually have low serum testosterone concentrations and gonadotropins (follicle-stimulating hormone [FSH], luteinizing hormone [LH]) above the normal range.

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (congenital or acquired): gonadotropin or luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) deficiency or pituitary-hypothalamic injury from tumors, trauma, or radiation. These men have low testosterone serum concentrations but have gonadotropins in the normal or low range. AVEED should only be used in patients who require testosterone replacement therapy and in whom the benefits of the product outweigh the serious risks of POME and anaphylaxis.

Limitations of Use Safety and efficacy of AVEED in men with “age-related hypogonadism” (also referred to as “late-onset hypogonadism”) have not been established. Safety and efficacy of AVEED in males less than 18 years old have not been established [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )]. Aveed (testosterone undecanoate) injection is an androgen indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone: Primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired) ( 1 ) Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (congenital or acquired) ( 1 ) Aveed should only be used in patients who require testosterone replacement therapy and in whom the benefits of the product outweigh the serious risks of pulmonary oil microembolism and anaphylaxis ( 1 ).

Limitations of Use Safety and efficacy of Aveed in men with “age-related hypogonadism” have not been established ( 1 ). Safety and efficacy of Aveed in males less than 18 years old have not been established ( 1 , 8.4 ).

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Prior to initiating AVEED, confirm the diagnosis of hypogonadism by ensuring that serum testosterone concentrations have been measured in the morning on at least 2 separate days and that these serum testosterone concentrations are below the normal range. Prior to initiating Aveed, confirm the diagnosis of hypogonadism by ensuring that serum testosterone has been measured in the morning on at least two separate days and that these concentrations are below the normal range ( 2 ). For intramuscular use only ( 2.1 ).

Three (3) mL (750 mg) is to be injected intramuscularly at initiation, at 4 weeks, and every 10 weeks thereafter ( 2.1 ). Following each injection of Aveed, observe patients in the healthcare setting for 30 minutes in order to provide appropriate medical treatment in the event of serious POME reactions or anaphylaxis ( 2.3 ). Inject Aveed deeply into the gluteal muscle following the usual precautions for intramuscular administration of oily solutions ( 2.3 ).

2.1Dosage AVEED is for intramuscular use only. Dosage titration is not necessary. Inject AVEED deeply into the gluteal muscle following the usual precautions for intramuscular administration; care must be taken to avoid intravascular injection [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] .

Intravascular injection of AVEED may lead to POME [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. The recommended dose of AVEED is 3 mL (750 mg) injected intramuscularly, followed by 3 mL (750 mg) injected after 4 weeks, then 3 mL (750 mg) injected every 10 weeks thereafter.

2.2Preparation Instructions Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Carefully remove the gray plastic cap from the top of the vial by lifting it up from the edges with your fingers or by pushing the bottom edge of the cap upward using the top of your thumb. Remove only the gray plastic cap while leaving the aluminum metal ring and crimp seal around the gray rubber stopper in place.

To facilitate the removal of medication from the vial, attach an 18-gauge needle and draw 3 mL of air into the syringe. Hold the needle at a 45° angle to the stopper with the bevel in the up orientation. Inject through the gray rubber stopper into the vial to create positive pressure within the vial chamber.

Withdraw 3 mL (750 mg) of AVEED solution from the vial. Expel excess air bubbles from the syringe. Replace the syringe needle used to draw up the solution from the vial with a new intramuscular needle and inject.

Discard any unused portion in the vial.

2.3Administration Instructions The site for injection for AVEED is the gluteus medius muscle site located in the upper outer quadrant of the buttock. Care must be taken to avoid the needle hitting the superior gluteal arteries and sciatic nerve. Between consecutive injections, alternate the injection site between left and right buttock.

Figure 1: Identifying the Injection Site Following antiseptic skin preparation, enter the muscle and maintain the syringe at a 90° angle with the needle in its deeply imbedded position. Grasp the barrel of the syringe firmly with one hand. With the other hand, pull back on the plunger and aspirate for several seconds to ensure that no blood appears.

If any blood is drawn into the syringe, immediately withdraw and discard the syringe and prepare another dose. If no blood is aspirated, reinforce the current needle position to avoid any movement of the needle and slowly (over 60 to 90 seconds) depress the plunger carefully and at a constant rate, until all the medication has been delivered. Be sure to depress the plunger completely with sufficient controlled force.

Withdraw the needle. Immediately upon removal of the needle from the muscle, apply gentle pressure with a sterile pad to the injection site. If there is bleeding at the site of injection, apply a bandage.

Following each injection of AVEED, observe pati… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 62 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 750 mg/3 mL (250 mg/mL) testosterone undecanoate sterile injectable solution is provided in an amber glass, single use vial with silver-colored crimp seal and gray plastic cap. 750 mg/3 mL (250 mg/mL) testosterone undecanoate sterile injectable solution is provided in an amber glass, single use vial with silver-colored crimp seal and gray plastic cap ( 3 ).

⛔ Contraindications 135 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS AVEED should not be used in any of the following patients: Men with carcinoma of the breast or known or suspected carcinoma of the prostate [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )]. Women who are pregnant. Testosterone can cause virilization of the female fetus when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.2 )] .

Men with known hypersensitivity to AVEED or any of its ingredients (testosterone undecanoate, refined castor oil, benzyl benzoate). Men with carcinoma of the breast or known or suspected carcinoma of the prostate ( 4 , 5.5 ). Women who are pregnant.

Testosterone may cause fetal harm ( 4 , 5.8 , 8.1 , 8.2 ). Known hypersensitivity to Aveed or its ingredients (testosterone undecanoate, refined castor oil, benzyl benzoate) ( 4 ).

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Venous thromboembolism (VTE): VTE, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), have been reported in patients using testosterone products. Evaluate patients with signs or symptoms consistent with DVT or PE ( 5.4 ). Worsening of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Potential Risk of Prostate Cancer: Monitor patients with BPH for worsening of signs and symptoms of BPH ( 5.5 ).

Blood Pressure Increases: Testosterone can increase blood pressure, which can increase cardiovascular risk over time. Measure blood pressure periodically. Not recommended for use in men with uncontrolled hypertension ( 5.6 ) Abuse of Testosterone: Testosterone has been subject to abuse, typically at doses higher than recommended for the approved indication and in combination with other anabolic androgenic steroids ( 5.7 ).

Potential for Adverse Effects on Spermatogenesis: Exogenous administration of androgens may lead to azoospermia ( 5.9 ). Edema: Edema with or without congestive heart failure may be a complication in patients with preexisting cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease ( 5.11 ). Sleep apnea: Sleep apnea may occur in those with risk factors ( 5.13 ).

Monitor prostatic specific antigen (PSA), hemoglobin, hematocrit, and lipid concentrations periodically ( 5.3 , 5.5 , 5.14 ).

5.1Serious Pulmonary Oil Microembolism (POME) Reactions and Anaphylaxis Serious POME reactions, involving cough, urge to cough, dyspnea, hyperhidrosis, throat tightening, chest pain, dizziness, and syncope, have been reported to occur during or immediately after the injection of intramuscular testosterone undecanoate 1000 mg (4 mL). The majority of these events lasted a few minutes and resolved with supportive measures; however, some lasted up to several hours and some required emergency care and/or hospitalization.

To minimize the risk of intravascular injection of AVEED, care should be taken to inject the preparation deeply into the gluteal muscle, being sure to follow the recommended procedure for intramuscular administration [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . In addition to serious POME reactions, episodes of anaphylaxis, including life-threatening reactions, have also been reported to occur following the injection of intramuscular testosterone undecanoate. Both serious POME reactions and anaphylaxis can occur after any injection of testosterone undecanoate during the course of therapy, including after the first dose.

Patients with suspected hypersensitivity reactions to AVEED should not be re-treated with AVEED. Following each injection of AVEED, observe patients in the healthcare setting for 30 minutes in order to provide appropriate medical treatment in the event of serious POME reactions and anaphylaxis.

5.2AVEED Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program AVEED is available only through a restricted program called the AVEED REMS Program because of the risk of serious POME and anaphylaxis . Notable requirements of the AVEED REMS Program include the following: Healthcare providers who prescribe AVEED must be certified with the REMS Program before ordering or dispensing AVEED. Healthcare settings must be certified with the REMS Program and have healthcare providers who are certified before ordering or dispensing AVEED.

Healthcare settings must have on-site access to equipment and personnel trained to manage serious POME and anaphylaxis. Further information is available at www.aveedrems.com or call 1-855-755-0494.

5.3Polycythemia Increases in hematocrit, reflective of increases in red blood cell mass, may require discontinuation of testosterone. Check hematocrit prior to initiating testosterone treatment. It would be appropriate to re-evaluate the hematocrit 3 to 6 months after starting testosterone treatment, and then annually.

If hematocrit becomes elevated, stop therapy until hematocrit decreases to an acceptable level. An increase in red blood cell mass may incre… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥2%) are acne, injection site pain, prostatic specific antigen (PSA) increased, estradiol increased, hypogonadism, fatigue, irritability, hemoglobin increased, insomnia, and mood swings ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Endo at 1-800-462-3636 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Clinical Trial 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 clinical practice. AVEED was evaluated in an 84-week clinical study using a dose regimen of 750 mg (3 mL) at initiation, at 4 weeks, and every 10 weeks thereafter in 153 hypogonadal men. The most commonly reported adverse reactions (>2%) were: acne (5.2%), injection site pain (4.6%), prostate specific antigen increased (4.6%), hypogonadism (2.6%) and estradiol increased (2.6%).

Table 1 presents adverse reactions reported by ≥1% of patients in the 84-week clinical study. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported in at Least 1% of Patients in the 84-Week Clinical Study of AVEED MedDRA Preferred Term Number of Patients (%) AVEED 750 mg (N=153) Acne 8 (5.2%) Injection site pain 7 (4.6%) Prostatic specific antigen increased* 7 (4.6%) Estradiol increased 4 (2.6%) Hypogonadism 4 (2.6%) Fatigue 3 (2%) Irritability 3 (2%) Hemoglobin increased 3 (2%) Insomnia 3 (2%) Mood swings 3 (2%) Aggression 2 (1.3%) Ejaculation disorder 2 (1.3%) Injection site erythema 2 (1.3%) Hematocrit increased 2 (1.3%) Hyperhidrosis 2 (1.3%) Prostate Cancer 2 (1.3%) Prostate induration 2 (1.3%) Weight increased 2 (1.3%) *Prostate-specific antigen increased defined as a serum PSA concentration >4 ng/mL.

In the 84-week clinical trial, 7 patients (4.6%) discontinued treatment because of adverse reactions. Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation included: hematocrit increased, estradiol increased, prostatic specific antigen increased, prostate cancer, mood swings, prostatic dysplasia, acne, and deep vein thrombosis. During the 84-week clinical trial, the average serum PSA increased from 1.0 ± 0.8 ng/mL at baseline to 1.5 ± 1.3 ng/mL at the end of study.

Fourteen (14) patients (10.9%) in whom the baseline PSA was < 4 ng/mL had a post-baseline serum PSA of > 4 ng/mL during the 84-week treatment period. A total of 725 hypogonadal men received intramuscular testosterone undecanoate in a total of 7 controlled clinical trials. In these clinical trials, the dose and dose frequency of intramuscular testosterone undecanoate varied from 750 mg to 1000 mg, and from every 9 weeks to every 14 weeks.

Several of these clinical trials incorporated additional doses upon initiation of therapy (eg, loading doses). In addition to those adverse reactions noted in Table 1, the following adverse events were reported by at least 3% of patients in these trials, irrespective of the investigator’s assessment of relationship to study medication: sinusitis, prostatitis, arthralgia, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, back pain, hypertension, diarrhea and headache. Pulmonary Oil Microembolism (POME) and Anaphylaxis in Controlled Clinical Studies Adverse events attributable to POME and anaphylaxis were reported in a small number of patients in controlled clinical trials.

In the 84-week clinical trial of AVEED, 1 patient experienced a mild coughing fit lasting 10 minutes after his third injection, which was retrospectively attributed to POME. In another clinical trial of intramuscular testosterone undecanoate (1000 mg), a hypogonadal male patient experienced the urge to cough and respiratory distress at 1 minute after his tenth injection, which was also retrospectively attributed to POME. During a review that involved adjudication of all cases meeting specific criteria, 9 POME events in 8 patients and 2 events of an… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Androgens may decrease blood glucose, and therefore may decrease insulin requirements in diabetic patients ( 7.1 ). Changes in anticoagulant activity may be seen with androgens. More frequent monitoring of international normalized ratio (INR) and prothrombin time is recommended in patients taking warfarin ( 7.2 ).

Use of testosterone with corticosteroids may result in increased fluid retention. Use with caution, particularly in patients with cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease ( 7.3 ).

7.1Insulin Changes in insulin sensitivity or glycemic control may occur in patients treated with androgens. In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and, therefore, may necessitate a decrease in the dose of anti-diabetic medication.

7.2Oral Anticoagulants Changes in anticoagulant activity may be seen with androgens, therefore more frequent monitoring of international normalized ratio (INR) and prothrombin time are recommended in patients taking warfarin, especially at the initiation and termination of androgen therapy.

7.3Corticosteroids The concurrent use of testosterone with corticosteroids may result in increased fluid retention and requires careful monitoring, particularly in patients with cardiac, renal or hepatic disease.

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Geriatric Patients: There are insufficient long-term safety data to assess the potential risks of cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer ( 8.5 ).

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary AVEED is contraindicated in pregnant women. Testosterone is teratogenic and may cause fetal harm based on data from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . Exposure of a female fetus to androgens may result in varying degrees of virilization.

In animal development studies, exposure to testosterone in utero resulted in hormonal and behavioral changes in offspring and structural impairments of reproductive tissues in female and male offspring. These studies did not meet current standards for nonclinical development toxicity studies. Data Animal Data In developmental studies conducted in rats, rabbits, pigs, sheep and rhesus monkeys, pregnant animals received intramuscular injection of testosterone during the period of organogenesis.

Testosterone treatment at doses that were comparable to those used for testosterone replacement therapy resulted in structural impairments in both female and male offspring. Structural impairments observed in females included increased anogenital distance, phallus development, empty scrotum, no external vagina, intrauterine growth retardation, reduced ovarian reserve, and increased ovarian follicular recruitment. Structural impairments seen in male offspring included increased testicular weight, larger seminal tubular lumen diameter, and higher frequency of occluded tubule lumen.

Increased pituitary weight was seen in both sexes. Testosterone exposure in utero also resulted in hormonal and behavioral changes in offspring. Hypertension was observed in pregnant female rats and their offspring exposed to doses approximately twice those used for testosterone replacement therapy.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary AVEED is not indicated for use in females.

8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Infertility During treatment with large doses of exogenous androgens, including AVEED, spermatogenesis may be suppressed through feedback inhibition of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] , possibly leading to adverse effects on semen parameters including sperm count. Reduced fertility is observed in some men taking testosterone replacement therapy. Testicular atrophy, subfertility, and infertility have also been reported in men who abuse anabolic androgenic steroids [see Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9.2 )] .

With either type of use, the impact on fertility may be irreversible.

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of AVEED in pediatric patients less than 18 years old have not been established. Improper use may result in acceleration of bone age and premature closure of epiphyses.

8.5Geriatric Use There have not been sufficient numbers of geriatric patients in controlled clinical studies with AVEED to determine whether efficacy or safety in those over 65 years of age differs from younger subjects. Of the 153 patients enrolled in the pivotal clinical study utilizing AVEED, 26 (17.0%) were over 65 years of age. Additionally, there are insufficient long-term safety data in geriatric patients to assess the potentially increased risk of cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer .

Geriatric patients treated with androgens may also be at risk for worsening of signs and symptoms of BPH [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] .

8.6Renal Impairment No studies were conducted in patients with renal impairment.

8.7Hepatic Impairment No studies were conducted in patients with hepatic impairment.

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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary AVEED is contraindicated in pregnant women. Testosterone is teratogenic and may cause fetal harm based on data from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . Exposure of a female fetus to androgens may result in varying degrees of virilization.

In animal development studies, exposure to testosterone in utero resulted in hormonal and behavioral changes in offspring and structural impairments of reproductive tissues in female and male offspring. These studies did not meet current standards for nonclinical development toxicity studies. Data Animal Data In developmental studies conducted in rats, rabbits, pigs, sheep and rhesus monkeys, pregnant animals received intramuscular injection of testosterone during the period of organogenesis.

Testosterone treatment at doses that were comparable to those used for testosterone replacement therapy resulted in structural impairments in both female and male offspring. Structural impairments observed in females included increased anogenital distance, phallus development, empty scrotum, no external vagina, intrauterine growth retardation, reduced ovarian reserve, and increased ovarian follicular recruitment. Structural impairments seen in male offspring included increased testicular weight, larger seminal tubular lumen diameter, and higher frequency of occluded tubule lumen.

Increased pituitary weight was seen in both sexes. Testosterone exposure in utero also resulted in hormonal and behavioral changes in offspring. Hypertension was observed in pregnant female rats and their offspring exposed to doses approximately twice those used for testosterone replacement therapy.

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8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of AVEED in pediatric patients less than 18 years old have not been established. Improper use may result in acceleration of bone age and premature closure of epiphyses.

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8.5Geriatric Use There have not been sufficient numbers of geriatric patients in controlled clinical studies with AVEED to determine whether efficacy or safety in those over 65 years of age differs from younger subjects. Of the 153 patients enrolled in the pivotal clinical study utilizing AVEED, 26 (17.0%) were over 65 years of age. Additionally, there are insufficient long-term safety data in geriatric patients to assess the potentially increased risk of cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer .

Geriatric patients treated with androgens may also be at risk for worsening of signs and symptoms of BPH [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] .

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10 OVERDOSAGE There have been no reports of overdosage in the AVEED clinical trials. There is 1 report of acute overdosage with use of an approved injectable testosterone product: this subject had serum testosterone levels of up to 11,400 ng/dL with a cerebrovascular accident. Treatment of overdosage would consist of discontinuation of AVEED together with appropriate symptomatic and supportive care.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Endogenous androgens, including testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) are responsible for the normal growth and development of the male sex organs and for maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. These effects include the growth and maturation of prostate, seminal vesicles, penis, and scrotum; the development of male hair distribution, such as facial, pubic, chest, and axillary hair; laryngeal enlargement; vocal cord thickening; and alterations in body musculature and fat distribution.

Male hypogonadism, a clinical syndrome resulting from insufficient secretion of testosterone, has 2 main etiologies. Primary hypogonadism is caused by defects of the gonads, such as Klinefelter’s syndrome or Leydig cell aplasia, whereas secondary hypogonadism is the failure of the hypothalamus (or pituitary) to produce sufficient gonadotropins (FSH, LH).

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption AVEED 750 mg delivers physiologic amounts of testosterone, producing circulation testosterone concentrations that approximate normal concentrations (300-1000 ng/dL) seen in healthy men. Testosterone esters in oil injected intramuscularly are absorbed from the lipid phase. Cleavage of the undecanoic acid side chain of AVEED by tissue esterases releases testosterone.

Following intramuscular injection of 750 mg of AVEED, serum testosterone concentrations reach a maximum after a median of 7 days (range 4 to 42 days) then slowly decline (Figure 3). Steady-state serum testosterone concentration was achieved with the third injection of AVEED at 14 weeks. Figure 3 shows the mean serum total testosterone concentration-time profile during the third injection interval (at steady state, 14 to 24 weeks) for hypogonadal men (less than 300 ng/dL) given 750 mg AVEED at initiation, at 4 weeks, and every 10 weeks thereafter.

Intramuscular injection of 750 mg of AVEED generates mean steady-state serum total testosterone concentrations in the normal range for 10 weeks. Figure 3: Mean (SD) Serum Total Testosterone Concentrations (ng/dL) at 14 to 24 Weeks Distribution Circulating testosterone is chiefly bound in the serum to sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin. Approximately 40% of testosterone in plasma is bound to SHBG, 2% remains unbound (free), and the rest is loosely bound to albumin and other proteins.

Metabolism Testosterone undecanoate is metabolized to testosterone via ester cleavage of the undecanoate group. The mean (SD) maximum concentration of testosterone undecanoate was 90.9 (68.8) ng/dL on Day 4 following injection of AVEED. Testosterone undecanoate was nearly undetectable 42 days following injection of AVEED.

Testosterone is metabolized to various 17-keto steroids through 2 different pathways. The major active metabolites of testosterone are estradiol and DHT. DHT concentrations increased in parallel with testosterone concentrations during AVEED treatment.

Average DHT concentrations during a dosing interval ranged from 244 to 451 ng/dL. The mean DHT to testosterone ratios ranged from 0.05 to 0.07. Excretion There is considerable variation in the half-life of testosterone as reported in the literature, ranging from 10 to 100 minutes.

About 90% of a testosterone dose given intramuscularly is excreted in the urine as glucuronic and sulfuric acid-conjugates of testosterone or as metabolites. About 6% of a dose is excreted in the feces, mostly in the unconjugated form. Inactivation of testosterone occurs primarily in the liver.

Effect of Body Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) Analysis of serum testosterone concentrations from 117 hypogonadal men in the 84-week clinical study of AVEED indicated that serum testosterone concentrations achieved were inversely correlated with the patient’s body weight. In 60 patients with pretreatment body weight of ≥100 kg, the mean (±SD) serum testosterone average concentration was 426 ± 104 ng/dL. A higher serum testosterone average concentration (568 ± 139 ng/dL) was obs… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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12.1Mechanism of Action Endogenous androgens, including testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) are responsible for the normal growth and development of the male sex organs and for maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. These effects include the growth and maturation of prostate, seminal vesicles, penis, and scrotum; the development of male hair distribution, such as facial, pubic, chest, and axillary hair; laryngeal enlargement; vocal cord thickening; and alterations in body musculature and fat distribution.

Male hypogonadism, a clinical syndrome resulting from insufficient secretion of testosterone, has 2 main etiologies. Primary hypogonadism is caused by defects of the gonads, such as Klinefelter’s syndrome or Leydig cell aplasia, whereas secondary hypogonadism is the failure of the hypothalamus (or pituitary) to produce sufficient gonadotropins (FSH, LH).

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING AVEED, NDC 67979-511-43: 750 mg/3 mL (250 mg/mL) testosterone undecanoate sterile injectable solution is provided in an amber glass vial with silver-colored crimp seal and gray plastic cap. Each vial is individually packaged in a carton box. Store at controlled room temperature 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted to 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF) [See USP controlled room temperature] in its original carton until the date indicated.

Before use, each vial should be visually inspected. Only vials free from particles should be used. Single Use Vial.

Discard unused portion.

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11 DESCRIPTION AVEED (testosterone undecanoate) injection contains testosterone undecanoate (17β-undecanoyloxy-4-androsten-3-one) which is an ester of the androgen, testosterone. Testosterone is formed by cleavage of the ester side chain of testosterone undecanoate. Testosterone undecanoate is a white to off-white crystalline substance.

The empirical formula of testosterone undecanoate is C 30 H 48 O 3 and a molecular weight of 456.7. The structural formula is: Figure 2: Testosterone Undecanoate C 30 H 48 O 3 MW: 456.7 AVEED is a clear, yellowish, sterile oily solution containing testosterone undecanoate, a testosterone ester, for intramuscular injection. Each single use vial contains 3 mL of 250 mg/mL testosterone undecanoate solution in a mixture of 1500 mg of benzyl benzoate and 885 mg of refined castor oil.

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide ). Advise patients of the following:

17.1Risks of Serious Pulmonary Oil Microembolism (POME) and Anaphylaxis Serious POME reactions, involving cough, urge to cough, shortness of breath, sweating, throat tightening, chest pain, dizziness, and syncope, have been reported to occur during or immediately after the injection of intramuscular testosterone undecanoate. The majority of these events lasted a few minutes and resolved with supportive measures; however, some lasted up to several hours and some required emergency care and/or hospitalization. Episodes of anaphylaxis, including life-threatening reactions, have also been reported to occur following the injection of intramuscular testosterone undecanoate.

Both serious POME reactions and anaphylaxis can occur after any injection of testosterone undecanoate during the course of therapy, including after the first dose. Advise the patient to read the AVEED REMS information sheet titled "What You Need to Know About AVEED ® Treatment: A Patient Guide" . Instruct patients to remain at the healthcare setting for 30 minutes after each AVEED injection.

17.2Men with Known or Suspected Carcinoma of the Prostate or Breast Men with known or suspected prostate or breast cancer should not use AVEED [see Contraindications ( 4 )] .

17.3Potential Adverse Reactions to Androgens Patients should be informed that treatment with androgens may lead to adverse reactions which include: Changes in urinary habits, such as increased urination at night, trouble starting the urine stream, passing urine many times during the day, having an urge to go the bathroom right away, having a urine accident, or being unable to pass urine or weak urine flow Breathing disturbances, including those associated with sleep or excessive daytime sleepiness Too frequent or persistent erections of the penis Nausea, vomiting, changes in skin color, or ankle swelling Venous thromboembolism, the signs and symptoms of which may include lower limb pain, edema, or erythema; dyspnea; or chest pain.

Increased blood pressure that can increase cardiovascular risk over time

17.4Patients Should Be Advised of the Following Instructions for Use Read the Medication Guide before starting AVEED therapy and reread the Guide before each injection . Adhere to all recommended monitoring. Report any changes in their state of health, such as signs and symptoms of venous thromboembolism, changes in urinary habits, breathing, sleep, and mood.

Be aware of the importance of monitoring BP periodically while on AVEED. If BP increases while on AVEED, antihypertensive medications may need to be started, added, or adjusted, or AVEED may need to be discontinued. Manufactured for: Endo USA Malvern, PA 19355 © 2025 Endo, Inc. or one of its affiliates.

Revised: 07/2025

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MEDICATION GUIDE AVEED ® (Uh-Veed) (testosterone undecanoate) injection Read this Medication Guide before you receive AVEED and before each injection. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment.

What is the most important information I should know about AVEED? AVEED may cause serious side effects, including: A serious lung problem. AVEED can cause a serious lung problem called a pulmonary oil microembolism (POME) reaction.

POME is caused by tiny droplets of oil that have traveled to the lungs. Symptoms of a POME reaction may include: o cough or urge to cough o difficulty breathing o sweating o tightening of your throat o chest pain o dizziness o fainting Serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). AVEED can cause a serious allergic reaction right after receiving the injection.

Some of these allergic reactions may be life threatening. These reactions can happen after you receive your first dose of AVEED or may happen after receiving more than 1 dose. You may need emergency treatment in a hospital , especially if these symptoms get worse over the 24 hours after your AVEED injection.

These side effects may happen during or right after each injection. To be sure that you are not having one of these reactions: o You need to stay in the doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital for 30 minutes after having your AVEED injection so that your doctor can watch you for symptoms of POME or a serious allergic reaction. o You can only get AVEED at your doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital. AVEED is only available through a restricted program called the AVEED Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program.

For more information about the AVEED REMS Program go to www.AveedREMS.com or call 1-855-755-0494. What is AVEED? AVEED is a prescription medicine that contains testosterone.

AVEED is used to treat adult males who have low or no testosterone due to certain medical conditions. AVEED is only for adult males who need testosterone replacement therapy and when the benefit of receiving AVEED is more than the risk of POME and anaphylaxis. Your healthcare provider will test your blood before you start and while you are taking AVEED.

It is not known if AVEED is safe or effective to treat men who have low testosterone due to aging. It is not known if AVEED is safe and effective for use in children younger than 18 years old. Improper use of AVEED may affect bone growth in children.

AVEED is a controlled substance (CIII) because it contains testosterone that can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines. AVEED is not meant for use in women. Who should not receive AVEED?

Do not receive AVEED if you: have breast cancer have or might have prostate cancer are pregnant. AVEED may harm your unborn baby. are allergic to AVEED or to any of the ingredients in AVEED. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in AVEED.

Talk to your doctor before receiving this medicine if you have any of the above conditions. What should I tell my doctor before receiving AVEED? Before receiving AVEED, tell your doctor if you: have breast cancer have or might have prostate cancer have urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate have high blood pressure or are being treated for high blood pressure have heart problems have liver or kidney problems have problems breathing while you sleep (sleep apnea) have any other medical conditions Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Receiving AVEED with certain other medicines can affect each other. Especially tell your doctor if you take: insulin medicines that decrease blood clotting corticosteroids Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of these medicines, if you are not sure. Know the medicines you take.

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8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Infertility During treatment with large doses of exogenous androgens, including AVEED, spermatogenesis may be suppressed through feedback inhibition of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] , possibly leading to adverse effects on semen parameters including sperm count. Reduced fertility is observed in some men taking testosterone replacement therapy. Testicular atrophy, subfertility, and infertility have also been reported in men who abuse anabolic androgenic steroids [see Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9.2 )] .

With either type of use, the impact on fertility may be irreversible.

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12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption AVEED 750 mg delivers physiologic amounts of testosterone, producing circulation testosterone concentrations that approximate normal concentrations (300-1000 ng/dL) seen in healthy men. Testosterone esters in oil injected intramuscularly are absorbed from the lipid phase. Cleavage of the undecanoic acid side chain of AVEED by tissue esterases releases testosterone.

Following intramuscular injection of 750 mg of AVEED, serum testosterone concentrations reach a maximum after a median of 7 days (range 4 to 42 days) then slowly decline (Figure 3). Steady-state serum testosterone concentration was achieved with the third injection of AVEED at 14 weeks. Figure 3 shows the mean serum total testosterone concentration-time profile during the third injection interval (at steady state, 14 to 24 weeks) for hypogonadal men (less than 300 ng/dL) given 750 mg AVEED at initiation, at 4 weeks, and every 10 weeks thereafter.

Intramuscular injection of 750 mg of AVEED generates mean steady-state serum total testosterone concentrations in the normal range for 10 weeks. Figure 3: Mean (SD) Serum Total Testosterone Concentrations (ng/dL) at 14 to 24 Weeks Distribution Circulating testosterone is chiefly bound in the serum to sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin. Approximately 40% of testosterone in plasma is bound to SHBG, 2% remains unbound (free), and the rest is loosely bound to albumin and other proteins.

Metabolism Testosterone undecanoate is metabolized to testosterone via ester cleavage of the undecanoate group. The mean (SD) maximum concentration of testosterone undecanoate was 90.9 (68.8) ng/dL on Day 4 following injection of AVEED. Testosterone undecanoate was nearly undetectable 42 days following injection of AVEED.

Testosterone is metabolized to various 17-keto steroids through 2 different pathways. The major active metabolites of testosterone are estradiol and DHT. DHT concentrations increased in parallel with testosterone concentrations during AVEED treatment.

Average DHT concentrations during a dosing interval ranged from 244 to 451 ng/dL. The mean DHT to testosterone ratios ranged from 0.05 to 0.07. Excretion There is considerable variation in the half-life of testosterone as reported in the literature, ranging from 10 to 100 minutes.

About 90% of a testosterone dose given intramuscularly is excreted in the urine as glucuronic and sulfuric acid-conjugates of testosterone or as metabolites. About 6% of a dose is excreted in the feces, mostly in the unconjugated form. Inactivation of testosterone occurs primarily in the liver.

Effect of Body Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) Analysis of serum testosterone concentrations from 117 hypogonadal men in the 84-week clinical study of AVEED indicated that serum testosterone concentrations achieved were inversely correlated with the patient’s body weight. In 60 patients with pretreatment body weight of ≥100 kg, the mean (±SD) serum testosterone average concentration was 426 ± 104 ng/dL. A higher serum testosterone average concentration (568 ± 139 ng/dL) was observed in 57 patients weighing 65 to 100 kg.

A similar trend was also observed for maximum serum testosterone concentrations. In 70 patients with pretreatment BMIs of >30 kg/m 2 , the mean (±SD) serum testosterone average concentration was 445 ± 116 ng/dL. Higher serum testosterone average concentrations (579 ± 101 ng/dL and 567± 155ng/dL) were observed in patients with BMIs <26 kg/m 2 and 26 to 30 kg/m 2 , respectively.

A similar trend was also observed for maximum serum testosterone concentrations. Figure3

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14 CLINICAL STUDIES

14.1Testosterone Replacement Therapy AVEED was evaluated for efficacy in an 84-week, single-arm, open-label, multicenter study of 130 hypogonadal men. Eligible patients weighed at least 65 kg, were 18 years of age and older (mean age 54.2 years), and had a morning serum total testosterone concentration <300 ng/dL (mean screening testosterone concentration 215 ng/dL). Patients were caucasian (74.6%), black (12.3%), Hispanic (10.8%), and of other ethnicities (2.3%).

The mean BMI was 32 kg/m 2 . All patients received injections of AVEED 750 mg at baseline, at 4 weeks, and then every 10 weeks thereafter. The primary endpoint was the percentage of patients with average serum total testosterone concentration (C avg ) within the normal range (300-1000 ng/dL) after the third injection, at steady state.

The secondary endpoint was the percentage of patients with maximum total testosterone concentration (C max ) above 3 pre-determined limits: greater than 1500 ng/dL, between 1800 and 2499 ng/dL, and greater than 2500 ng/dL. A total of 117 out of 130 hypogonadal men completed study procedures through Week 24 and were included in the evaluation of testosterone pharmacokinetics after the third AVEED injection. Ninety-four percent (94%) of patients maintained a C avg within the normal range (300 to 1000 ng/dL).

The percentages of patients with C avg below the normal range (less than 300 ng/dL) and above the normal range (greater than 1000 ng/dL) were 5.1% and 0.9%, respectively. Table 2 summarizes the mean (SD) serum total testosterone pharmacokinetic parameters at steady state for these 117 patients. Table 2: Mean (SD) Serum Total Testosterone Concentrations at Steady State AVEED 750 mg (N=117) C avg (0 to 10 weeks) (ng/dL) 495 (142) C max (ng/dL) 891 (345) C min (ng/dL) 324 (99) C avg = average concentration; C max = maximum concentration; C min = minimum concentration The percentage of patients with C max >1500 ng/dL was 7.7%.

No patient had a C max > 1800 ng/dL.

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9 DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

9.1Controlled Substance AVEED contains testosterone, a Schedule III controlled substance in the Controlled Substances Act.

9.2Abuse Drug abuse is intentional non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its rewarding psychological and physiological effects. Abuse and misuse of testosterone are seen in male and female adults and adolescents. Testosterone, often in combination with other anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), and not obtained by prescription through a pharmacy, may be abused by athletes and bodybuilders.

There have been reports of misuse of men taking higher doses of legally obtained testosterone than prescribed and continuing testosterone despite adverse events or against medical advice. Abuse-Related Adverse Reactions Serious adverse reactions have been reported in individuals who abuse anabolic androgenic steroids, and include cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, hepatotoxicity, and serious psychiatric manifestations, including major depression, mania, paranoia, psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, hostility, and aggression.

The following adverse reactions have also been reported in men: transient ischemic attacks, convulsions, hypomania, irritability, dyslipidemias, testicular atrophy, subfertility, and infertility. The following additional adverse reactions have been reported in women: hirsutism, virilization, deepening of voice, clitoral enlargement, breast atrophy, male-pattern baldness, and menstrual irregularities. The following adverse reactions have been reported in male and female adolescents: premature closure of bony epiphyses with termination of growth, and precocious puberty.

Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size and may include abuse of other agents, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

9.3Dependence Behaviors Associated with Addiction Continued abuse of testosterone and other anabolic steroids, leading to addiction is characterized by the following behaviors: Taking greater dosages than prescribed Continued drug use despite medical and social problems due to drug use Spending significant time to obtain the drug when supplies of the drug are interrupted Giving a higher priority to drug use than other obligations Having difficulty in discontinuing the drug despite desires and attempts to do so Experiencing withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt discontinuation of use Physical dependence is characterized by withdrawal symptoms after abrupt drug discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug.

Individuals taking supratherapeutic doses of testosterone may experience withdrawal symptoms lasting for weeks or months which include depressed mood, major depression, fatigue, craving, restlessness, irritability, anorexia, insomnia, decreased libido, and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Drug dependence in individuals using approved doses of testosterone for approved indications has not been documented.

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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Testosterone has been tested by subcutaneous injection and implantation in mice and rats. In mice, the implant induced cervical-uterine tumors, which metastasized in some cases. There is suggestive evidence that injection of testosterone into some strains of female mice increases their susceptibility to hepatoma.

Testosterone is also known to increase the number of tumors and decrease the degree of differentiation of chemically induced carcinomas of the liver in rats. Mutagenesis AVEED was negative in the in vitro Ames assays, the chromosomal aberration assay in human lymphocytes, and in the in vivo mouse micronucleus assay. Impairment of Fertility The administration of exogenous testosterone has been reported to suppress spermatogenesis in the rat, dog, and non-human primates, which was reversible on cessation of the treatment.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 130 words ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Testosterone has been tested by subcutaneous injection and implantation in mice and rats. In mice, the implant induced cervical-uterine tumors, which metastasized in some cases. There is suggestive evidence that injection of testosterone into some strains of female mice increases their susceptibility to hepatoma.

Testosterone is also known to increase the number of tumors and decrease the degree of differentiation of chemically induced carcinomas of the liver in rats. Mutagenesis AVEED was negative in the in vitro Ames assays, the chromosomal aberration assay in human lymphocytes, and in the in vivo mouse micronucleus assay. Impairment of Fertility The administration of exogenous testosterone has been reported to suppress spermatogenesis in the rat, dog, and non-human primates, which was reversible on cessation of the treatment.

📄 Recent Major Changes 50 words ▾

Warnings and Precautions, Venous Thromboembolism (5.4) 07/2025 Warnings and Precautions, Blood Pressure Increases (5.6) 07/2025 Warnings and Precautions, Cardiovascular Risk (5.6) Removed 07/2025 Warnings and Precautions, Venous Thromboembolism ( 5.4 ) 07/2025 Warnings and Precautions, Blood Pressure Increases ( 5.6 ) 07/2025 Warnings and Precautions, Cardiovascular Risk (5.6) Removed 07/2025

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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 this package alone, 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 – Q1 2026 · 5 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
803
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
6.8K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$1.21M
Avg / prescription
$1,508.08
Avg / unit
$177.27
Latest quarter Q1 2026
128Rx
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
35% FFS 65% MCO
Fee-for-service · 281 Rx Managed care · 522 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: 405 units · 7.1 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: 201 units · 1.0 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: 29 units · 0.2 per 100k residents IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: no data reported OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: 195 units · 2.8 per 100k residents MA California: 252 units · 0.6 per 100k residents CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: 63 units · 1.4 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: 150 units · 1.7 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 4,864 units · 78.7 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 672 units · 18.6 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: no data reported NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: no data reported LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: no data reported FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
0.278.7
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.
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…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Maryland 78.7 /100k
2 Connecticut 18.6 /100k
3 Minnesota 7.1 /100k
4 Massachusetts 2.8 /100k
5 Virginia 1.7 /100k
6 Kentucky 1.4 /100k
7 New York 1.0 /100k
8 California 0.6 /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 Aveed — 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 Aveed. 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
$450.6K
Claims incl. refills
212
Beneficiaries
176
Spend / beneficiary
$2,560.01
Spend / claim
$2,125.29
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.
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This drug has a REMS — AVEED REMS. A Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategy is an FDA-required safety program. It is available only through a restricted program (certified prescribers/pharmacies, enrollment, or required monitoring). See the boxed warning & full label below, and REMS@FDA ↗.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

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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
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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 ✓ 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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 Endo USA, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
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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 J3145 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?
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