Last Updated: August 9, 2026

CLINICAL TRIALS PROFILE FOR VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE


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505(b)(2) Clinical Trials for verapamil hydrochloride

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Trial Type Trial ID Title Status Sponsor Phase Start Date Summary
New Formulation NCT04489134 ↗ P-glypoprotein Inhibition Effect on the Pharmacokinetics of Two Tacrolimus Formulations: Prolonged and Extended-release Not yet recruiting Rennes University Hospital Phase 2 2021-11-01 Tacrolimus is a drug administered orally available with different formulations: immediate release (Prograf®), prolonged-release (Advagraf®) and an extended-release one named LCP-Tacro (Envarsus®), formulated using the Melt-Dose process. Tacrolimus is a lipophilic macrolide drug able to passive transmembrane diffusion. Its bioavailability displays a large interindividual variability, from 9 to 43%. Indeed, tacrolimus is a substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). P-gp is an efflux protein mainly located at the apex of the epithelia of the intestine, lymphocyte, kidney and blood-brain barrier. P-gp therefore limits the intestinal resorption of tacrolimus and also its diffusion into its target compartment (i.e the lymphocyte. The expression of this protein is different throughout the digestive tract with maximum expression at the ileal level. CYP3A4 is a coenzyme that is responsible of more than 90% of the metabolism of tacrolimus, at the digestive and hepatic level. Both P-gp and CYP3A4 play a role in tacrolimus absorption/diffusion process. A new formulation of tacrolimus, LCP-Tacro, (Envarsus®) was approved in 2014. Its efficacy was compared to Prograf® in two phase III de novo or switch Prograf® trials in kidney transplantation. With tacrolimus, there is a strong inter-individual pharmacokinetic variability which, to date, has not been fully characterized. Variations in bioavailability may partly explain this high variability. The different formulations are resorbed at distinct gastrointestinal sites which could explain different absorptions between Prograf/Advagraf and LCP-Tacro forms. These findings raise the question of the role of P-gp in explaining the difference in bioavailability between formulations. The use of a P-gp inhibitor could therefore have a different impact on exposure to different galenic formulations. Verapamil is an inhibitor of P-gp and CYP 3A4, which is frequently prescribed and recommended by FDA for drug-drug interaction studies aiming at evaluating P-gp substrates, used in healthy volunteers at dosages up to 240 mg/D13-14. Otherwise, verapamil-tacrolimus interaction has been characterized in vitro. It has also been shown that inhibitory effect of verapamil at a single dose of 120 mg administered one hour prior to the administration of a P-gp substrate exhibited an optimum power of inhibition. The safety of Advagraf® and Envarsus® administrations have already been subjected to several phase I trials in healthy volunteers reinforcing the knowledge of their safety profile. The aim of the study is to compare the interaction profile of Advagraf® and Envarsus® when co-administered with verapamil in healthy subjects and to provide guidelines on tacrolimus dosage adjustment in such cases.
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All Clinical Trials for verapamil hydrochloride

Trial ID Title Status Sponsor Phase Start Date Summary
NCT00000556 ↗ Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) Completed National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Phase 3 1995-03-01 To compare two standard treatment strategies for atrial fibrillation: ventricular rate control and anticoagulation vs. rhythm control and anticoagulation.
NCT00001302 ↗ A Phase I Study of Infusional Chemotherapy With the P-Glycoprotein Antagonist PSC 833 Completed National Cancer Institute (NCI) Phase 1 1992-09-01 The clinical study entitled "A Phase I Study of Infusional Chemotherapy with the P-glycoprotein Antagonist PSC 833" seeks to determine the maximum tolerated dose for a proposed P-glycoprotein antagonist, PSC 833. PSC 833 is a cyclosporine analogue which is purportedly non-nephrotoxic and non-immunosuppressive. It has been shown in in-vitro studies to enhance chemosensitivity as well as cyclosporine and to be far better at increasing intracellular drug accumulation than the concentrations of verapamil which are clinically achievable. The purpose of this study is to define the maximum tolerated dose in combination with vinblastine, and to determine how the drug affects the pharmacokinetics of vinblastine. PSC 833 will most likely reduce the clearance of vinblastine, as reported for the parent compound, cyclosporine. This effect will increase the area under the curve (AUC) of vinblastine, may increase toxicity, and requires that the escalation scheme for PSC 833 be a conservative one. Initially, a 120 hour infusion of vinblastine will be given alone. Then 8 days of PSC 833 will follow to allow monitoring of adverse effects of PSC 833 alone. This first cycle of vinblastine will be given in the absence of PSC 833; in second and subsequent cycles both agents will be combined. Escalation of the PSC 833 will continue until a target concentration is reached, or until the maximum tolerated dose is reached. Clinical responses will be monitored in order to provide the best possible medical care to our patients.
NCT00001383 ↗ A Phase I Study of Infusional Paclitaxel With the P-Glycoprotein Antagonist PSC 833 Completed National Cancer Institute (NCI) Phase 1 1994-03-01 This is a dosage escalation study to estimate the maximum tolerated dose of drug resistance inhibitor PSC 833 given in combination with paclitaxel. Groups of 3 to 6 patients receive continuous-infusion paclitaxel for 5 days and oral PSC 833 for 6-7 days, following paclitaxel on the first course, then beginning 3 days prior to paclitaxel on subsequent courses. Stable and responding patients are re-treated every 21 days, with paclitaxel dose adjusted to maintain an absolute neutrophil count less than 500 for no more than 4 days.
NCT00007592 ↗ Hypertension Screening and Treatment Program Completed US Department of Veterans Affairs 1989-06-01 Hypertension is one of the most common medical problems in the United States and in the VA health care system. It has been well-documented that hypertension can be effectively treated. However, there remain important unresolved clinical questions in the area of antihypertensive treatment. For example, how much is mortality affected by visit compliance, blood pressure control and type of antihypertensive agent? Or, are some regimens associated with more morbidity than others? Or, are there inexpensive regimens that are as effective as more expensive regimens? The amount of data that is available from this demonstration project (currently 6,100 patients) will help address these questions. The answers to these questions should result in better care for veterans with hypertension.
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Clinical Trial Conditions for verapamil hydrochloride

Condition Name

Condition Name for verapamil hydrochloride
Intervention Trials
Healthy 11
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Hypertension 5
Diabetes 5
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Condition MeSH

Condition MeSH for verapamil hydrochloride
Intervention Trials
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Diabetes Mellitus 8
Hypertension 7
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 7
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Clinical Trial Locations for verapamil hydrochloride

Trials by Country

Trials by Country for verapamil hydrochloride
Location Trials
United States 141
Canada 11
United Kingdom 11
Netherlands 10
China 10
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Trials by US State

Trials by US State for verapamil hydrochloride
Location Trials
California 11
Minnesota 8
Florida 7
New York 7
Pennsylvania 6
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Clinical Trial Progress for verapamil hydrochloride

Clinical Trial Phase

Clinical Trial Phase for verapamil hydrochloride
Clinical Trial Phase Trials
PHASE4 4
PHASE3 1
PHASE2 1
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Clinical Trial Status

Clinical Trial Status for verapamil hydrochloride
Clinical Trial Phase Trials
Completed 89
Recruiting 24
Unknown status 19
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Clinical Trial Sponsors for verapamil hydrochloride

Sponsor Name

Sponsor Name for verapamil hydrochloride
Sponsor Trials
AstraZeneca 5
VA Office of Research and Development 5
Mylan Pharmaceuticals 4
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Sponsor Type

Sponsor Type for verapamil hydrochloride
Sponsor Trials
Other 192
Industry 50
U.S. Fed 13
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Verapamil Hydrochloride Clinical Trials Update, Market Analysis, and Forecast (2025–2035)

Last updated: July 26, 2026

Verapamil hydrochloride is an established, off-patent small-molecule calcium-channel blocker with broad global generic penetration and no meaningful patent-driven exclusivity runway. Market growth is tied to price versus volume, guideline-driven use in hypertension and angina, and conversion dynamics from branded to generics, with limited impact expected from new clinical trial innovations because the molecule’s core clinical profile is already mature.

What is the current clinical-trials landscape for verapamil hydrochloride (phase, status, endpoints)?

Featured snippet answer: Clinical activity for verapamil hydrochloride is dominated by formulation, dose-finding, pharmacokinetic, drug-interaction, and real-world evidence studies, with comparatively fewer phase-defining efficacy trials versus brand-new agents.

Which trial types show up most often in registries for verapamil hydrochloride?

Common clusters include:

  • Pharmacokinetic and bioequivalence (BE) studies
    Targets: extended-release versus immediate-release comparability, fed-versus-fasted effects, and switching between salts or dosage strengths.
  • Drug-drug interaction studies
    Focus: effects with CYP/P-gp relevant co-medications and cardiovascular comedications, reflecting routine polypharmacy in hypertension and arrhythmia populations.
  • Formulation and delivery research
    Includes sustained-release and matrix technologies aimed at improving exposure smoothness and tolerability.
  • Electrophysiology or rhythm-control adjacencies
    Trials often examine dosing, heart-rate response, or quality-of-life endpoints within established arrhythmia practice rather than establishing new indications.

What endpoints do current verapamil trials emphasize?

Trials typically use:

  • Heart rate reduction and conduction parameters (PR interval changes, AV nodal effects)
  • Blood pressure control metrics
  • Time-above-therapeutic exposure for sustained-release formulations
  • Safety endpoints tied to bradycardia, hypotension, constipation, and conduction block risk

Clinical implications for investors and licensors

Because verapamil hydrochloride is not protected by a meaningful post-2010s exclusivity stack at the API level, trial activity is usually a vehicle for:

  • Generic market entry enablement (BE)
  • Line extensions (e.g., extended-release reformulations)
  • Regulatory lifecycle optimization for specific dosage forms in particular markets

How big is the verapamil hydrochloride market today and what drives demand?

Featured snippet answer: Demand tracks the broader cardiovascular market for calcium-channel blockers and is driven by persistent diagnoses of hypertension, chronic stable angina, and selected rate-control uses, with growth muted by ongoing generic pricing pressure.

Primary demand drivers

  • Hypertension prevalence and clinician adherence to guideline-based first-line options (CCBs alongside ACE inhibitors, ARBs, thiazides)
  • Angina management where non-dihydropyridine CCBs remain used for symptom control
  • Rate control in selected tachyarrhythmia contexts where verapamil is one of multiple options

Pricing and reimbursement structure

  • Brand premiums erode quickly in most jurisdictions due to rapid generic substitution.
  • Reimbursement tends to reward lowest acquisition cost for tablets and capsules, which compresses margin even when volumes remain stable.

Therapeutic substitution dynamics

Verapamil competes with:

  • Other non-dihydropyridine CCBs (e.g., diltiazem)
  • Dihydropyridine CCBs (e.g., amlodipine) with higher prescribing volume in many markets
  • Beta-blockers and ARBs depending on patient subgroup

What is the market share profile of verapamil hydrochloride generics vs branded versions?

Featured snippet answer: The market is overwhelmingly generic in major markets, with branded products holding limited share mainly where brand loyalty, formulary positioning, or specific dosage forms sustain usage.

Generic penetration drivers

  • API-level maturity supports abundant BE-ready supply chains.
  • Salt and dosage-strength coverage reduces switching friction for prescribers and pharmacists.

Dosage-form differences matter

Even when the molecule is the same, market share can shift by:

  • Extended-release preference for adherence
  • Tolerability profiles influencing formulary placement
  • National procurement cycles favoring specific manufacturers at tender prices

When does verapamil hydrochloride lose exclusivity and when can generics fully enter?

Featured snippet answer: Verapamil hydrochloride is effectively off-patent for the API itself, so exclusivity is not a binding constraint in most markets for generic entry at the ingredient level.

What exclusivity typically remains relevant for verapamil hydrochloride products?

Instead of core compound patents, any remaining commercial constraints usually come from:

  • Formulation- and method-of-manufacture-specific patents for particular extended-release technologies in certain jurisdictions (varies by manufacturer and market)
  • Regulatory data exclusivity only in narrow circumstances linked to new dosage forms or new indications (rare for this molecule given maturity)
  • Local regulatory approvals and product-specific barriers (manufacturing site qualification, BE requirements, and label content)

How strong is the patent estate for verapamil hydrochloride (API, formulations, methods)?

Featured snippet answer: The patent estate is weak at the API level in major jurisdictions due to age, with any strength residing in product-specific formulation patents that do not block generic verapamil hydrochloride broadly across countries.

Common patent categories still encountered

  • Controlled-release matrix or coating systems for extended-release tablets/capsules
  • Particle engineering to modify dissolution characteristics
  • Manufacturing processes tied to stability or release kinetics
  • Specific combinations or methods-of-use in tightly defined contexts

Business relevance

  • Patent strength tends to determine protection only for specific brands or dosage forms, not for the molecule’s generic availability.

What patent litigation affects verapamil hydrochloride (Orange Book, Paragraph IV, settlements)?

Featured snippet answer: Patent litigation is not a dominant, recurring driver for verapamil hydrochloride availability because the molecule is largely off-patent; where disputes occur, they tend to be limited to product-specific formulation claims.

Why Paragraph IV is typically low-salience

  • Many verapamil hydrochloride listings predate modern Orange Book-era assertion patterns.
  • For off-patent APIs, generic entry proceeds without needing Paragraph IV challenges in the typical sense.

Where disputes can still matter

  • Litigation can arise when a brand controls a particular extended-release formulation with still-enforceable claims in one or a few markets.
  • The commercial impact is usually narrow, not a full-class block.

What is the Orange Book status of verapamil hydrochloride (US FDA listings)?

Featured snippet answer: In the US, verapamil hydrochloride is widely represented by multiple approved ANDAs and listed generics; the drug’s market behavior reflects long-standing off-patent status at the compound level.

How to read Orange Book exposure for verapamil

For investors assessing residual risk, the key is to map:

  • Listed patents to specific NDCs and strengths
  • Which patents are formulation or method-of-manufacture versus old composition claims
  • Whether any listed patents remain unexpired for a targeted dosage form (extended-release vs immediate-release)

What formulations are protected for verapamil hydrochloride (immediate-release vs extended-release)?

Featured snippet answer: If any formulation IP persists, it is most commonly associated with extended-release release-control technologies.

Formulation classes to screen

  • Extended-release tablets/capsules
    Coating/matrix designs aimed at steady plasma concentration.
  • Immediate-release tablets
    Typically more easily genericized once BE data and dissolution profiles are matched.
  • Stability-optimized solid-state variants
    Used to manage shelf-life and impurity profiles.

Market impact of formulation differences

  • Extended-release products often keep better pricing relative to immediate-release where prescriber preference and dosing frequency matter.
  • Generic competition is still intense, but product positioning can be stronger for extended-release SKUs.

How do verapamil hydrochloride clinical outcomes compare with diltiazem and other CCBs?

Featured snippet answer: Verapamil and diltiazem are non-dihydropyridine CCBs with overlapping roles in rate control and angina; amlodipine and other dihydropyridines dominate hypertension volume due to tolerability and prescribing habits.

Relative differentiation

  • Verapamil: more commonly associated with AV nodal slowing and rhythm-related considerations.
  • Diltiazem: similar class effects; prescribing mix varies by region and guideline interpretation.
  • Dihydropyridines (e.g., amlodipine): broader hypertension first-line capture due to peripheral vasodilation profile and dosing convenience.

What generic entry risks exist for verapamil hydrochloride (manufacturing, BE, labeling)?

Featured snippet answer: Technical risks are typically operational rather than legal; the dominant hurdles are BE execution quality, dissolution performance matching, and manufacturing compliance.

Key entry risks by pathway

  • BE and formulation fidelity risk
    Extended-release products are more sensitive to dissolution profile alignment.
  • Stability and impurity risk
    Storage conditions, impurity control, and lot-to-lot variability can delay approval or trigger post-approval changes.
  • Labeling and clinical wording risk
    Minor label differences can affect interchangeability and formulary decisions.

What are the likely market projections for verapamil hydrochloride through 2035?

Featured snippet answer: Volume is expected to remain resilient through 2035, while revenue grows slowly and is dominated by pricing dynamics and dosage-form mix, not by new clinical breakthroughs.

Projection framework (what drives direction)

  • Volume: relatively stable due to chronic cardiovascular indications and generic substitution durability
  • Price: downward pressure continues as supply expands and tender pricing resets
  • Mix: extended-release could slow revenue decline versus immediate-release in some formularies
  • Geography: growth is more likely in emerging markets where total CCB penetration continues rising, with exchange-rate effects and procurement cycles influencing revenue

Competitive and regulatory constraints shaping forecast

  • Heavy generic competition limits pricing power.
  • Regulatory enforcement around GMP and controlled substances is not unique to verapamil but affects operational costs and timelines.
  • Any formulation innovation is usually quickly copied once BE data and process learnings circulate.

Which companies supply verapamil hydrochloride and how is competition likely to evolve?

Featured snippet answer: Competition is driven by multi-product generic manufacturers and local pharma champions that win formularies through tender economics and reliable supply.

Competitive evolution to expect

  • Consolidation of manufacturing capacity among larger players where tender requirements tighten.
  • Continued launch of BE-approved generics in strengths and dosage forms with the most procurement pull.
  • Incremental shifts toward extended-release SKUs where prescribers prioritize adherence.

What does this mean for licensing, partnerships, and litigation strategy?

Featured snippet answer: Licensing opportunities for verapamil hydrochloride typically target product-specific extended-release technologies or combination/regional rights rather than compound-level IP.

Where deal activity is rational

  • Transfer or co-development of a specific extended-release platform with defensible formulation patents in particular jurisdictions
  • Regional commercialization rights for a differentiated dosage form with superior dissolution and tolerability claims
  • Lifecycle extensions focused on manufacturing cost reduction with stable regulatory standing

Where deals are usually uneconomic

  • Compound-level or broad formulation rights that do not map to active patents in targeted markets
  • Portfolios where IP scope is too narrow to justify the cost of diligence and enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • Verapamil hydrochloride is largely off-patent at the API level, so clinical trials and commercial outcomes are driven more by BE, formulation lifecycle, and procurement than by new clinical differentiation.
  • Market growth through 2035 is expected to be volume-stable but revenue-constrained by generic price pressure.
  • The most meaningful IP residual value, where it exists, is usually formulation- or method-linked to specific extended-release products, not broad protection of the molecule.
  • Generic entry risk is operational and regulatory (BE and manufacturing), with litigation risk generally lower than for newer protected drugs.

FAQs

  1. Are there ongoing phase 3 verapamil hydrochloride trials for new indications?
    Activity is typically concentrated in formulation, PK/BE, and interaction studies rather than definitive new-indication phase 3 programs.

  2. Do verapamil hydrochloride extended-release tablets have different generic entry barriers than immediate-release?
    Yes. Extended-release products tend to require tighter dissolution and release-profile matching, increasing technical and validation effort.

  3. How do drug-drug interactions influence verapamil hydrochloride prescribing and trial designs?
    Interaction studies and real-world safety assessments often focus on bradycardia risk and exposure changes in polypharmacy settings.

  4. Does Orange Book protection for verapamil hydrochloride prevent generic competition broadly?
    In practice, it does not at the compound level; any remaining protection typically maps to specific dosage forms or formulation claims.

  5. What dosing-form mix most affects revenue projections for verapamil hydrochloride?
    The share of extended-release versus immediate-release SKUs and their formulary placement are usually the biggest drivers of relative revenue resilience.


References (APA)

  1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Orange Book: Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm
  2. ClinicalTrials.gov. (n.d.). Verapamil hydrochloride trials. https://clinicaltrials.gov/
  3. IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science. (n.d.). Global medicines use and spending reports (cardiovascular segment context). https://www.iqvia.com/insights/the-iqvia-institute/reports

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