Praluent alirocumab APPROVED
Drug Profile
ModalityMonoclonal antibody
RouteSC
Therapy AreaCVRM
Launch2015-07-24
Peak Sales Est$1500M
Formulations[{"id":"praluent-sc","doses":"75mg or 150mg Q2W, or 300mg Q4W","route":"SC","device":"Pre-filled pen
Companies
REGN (ORIGINATOR)100%
SNY (CO_DEVELOPER)100%
Mechanism: PCSK9 inhibitor (monoclonal antibody)
Expert: Fully human IgG2 monoclonal antibody targeting PCSK9. Prevents PCSK9-mediated degradation of hepatic LDLR, increasing LDL-C clearance. SC Q2W or QM dosing.
Everyday: Blocks a protein (PCSK9) that normally destroys LDL receptors on liver cells. With PCSK9 blocked, your liver can pull more bad cholesterol out of your blood — like unclogging a drain.
Targets: ["PCSK9"]
Revenue History
PeriodRevenue ($M)
Q1 2024$70M
Q2 2024$56M
Q3 2024$53M
Q4 2024$63M
2024$242M
Q1 2025$57M
Q2 2025$66M
Q3 2025$67M
Q4 2025$73M
2025$263M
Programs (2)
IndicationStageKey StudyRegional Status
Hypercholesterolemia (LDL-C lowering)APPROVEDODYSSEY trials[{"stage":"APPROVED","region":"US","approval_date":"2015-07-24"},{"stage":"APPRO
ASCVD CV risk reductionAPPROVEDODYSSEY Outcomes[{"stage":"APPROVED","region":"US","approval_date":"2019-04-30"}]
Clinical Studies (1)
ODYSSEY Outcomes PHASE3
COMPLETED · n=18924
Primary EP: [{"id":"odyssey-mace","name":"MACE (CHD death, non-fatal MI, ischemic stroke, unstable angina hospitalization)","type":"PRIMARY","unit":"HR","results":[{"notes":"903 events (9.5%)","value":9.5,"arm_id
Efficacy: ODYSSEY Outcomes met primary endpoint: 15% reduction in MACE (HR 0.85, 95% CI 0.78-0.93, p=0.0003). Numerically reduced all-cause mortality (3.5% vs 4.1%). Established that PCSK9 inhibition reduces CV events in post-ACS patients on maximally tolerated statins.
Safety: ODYSSEY Outcomes (n=18,924, median 33 months): Well-tolerated. Injection site reactions 3.8% vs 2.1%. Myalgia 6% vs 5%. Allergic reactions leading to discontinuation 0.6% vs 0.2%. No neurocognitive sa
NCT01663402
Notes
Split structure: REGN holds US commercial rights, Sanofi holds ex-US rights. Revenue shown is REGN US net sales. +254% YoY driven by improved access/formulary wins. PCSK9 class tailwind from ODYSSEY Outcomes CV benefit data. Competes with Repatha (AMGN), Leqvio (NVS siRNA), Nexletol (ESPR). ODYSSEY Outcomes showed 15% MACE reduction in ACS patients.
Safety Profile
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Data from Supabase · Updated 2026-03-24