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Pharmaranks rates Leqvio 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Leqvio (Inclisiran Sodium) is a medication used to treat Hypercholesterolemia.
Inclisiran Sodium · by Novartis
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Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Inclisiran Sodium
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Inclisiran Sodium EQ 284MG BASE/1.5ML (EQ 189MG BASE/ML)
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- hypercholesterolemia
- Manufacturer
- Novartis
- FDA application
- NDA214012
What is Leqvio?
From the FDA label: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…
How to use
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 ) 2.1 Recommended 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. 2.2 Important 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…
Side effects
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. 6.1 Clinical 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…
Warnings
Important safety information
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 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity 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.
Who should not take Leqvio
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 to inclisiran or any of the excipients in LEQVIO.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Leqvio treat?
- Leqvio (Inclisiran Sodium) may be used to treat hypercholesterolemia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How is Leqvio rated?
- pharmaranks gives Leqvio a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Leqvio?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Leqvio. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Leqvio?
- Leqvio is marketed by Novartis. You can see Novartis's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Leqvio a brand-name or generic drug?
- Leqvio is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Inclisiran Sodium.
- Is Leqvio available over the counter?
- No. Leqvio is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Leqvio come in?
- Leqvio is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Leqvio FDA-registered?
- Leqvio is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA214012. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Leqvio been recalled by the FDA?
- Leqvio has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Leqvio safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Leqvio a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Leqvio?
- Leqvio's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: 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,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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