Thyrotropin alfa
Alternative Names: MRrhTSH; Recombinant human thyroid stimulating hormone; rhTSH; rhTSH-M; Thyrogen; Thyrotrophin alpha; Thyrotropin; Thyrotropin alpha for injectionLatest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023
At a glance
- Originator Genzyme Corporation
- Developer Odense University Hospital; Sanofi
- Class Diagnostic agents; Pituitary gonadotropins
- Mechanism of Action Thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Thyroid cancer
- Discontinued Goitre
Most Recent Events
- 13 May 2015 Discontinued - Phase-II for Goitre in Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands (IM, controlled-release)
- 13 May 2015 Discontinued - Phase-II for Goitre in Denmark (IM, immediate-release)
- 13 May 2015 Discontinued - Phase-III for Goitre in USA (IM, controlled-release)