Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Antagonists

Fyremadel (ganirelix)

Ganirelix acetate (or diacetate), sold under the brand names Orgalutran and Antagon among others, is an injectable competitive gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist). It is primarily used in assisted reproduction to control ovulation...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                            Average retail cost: $243/syringe

Orilissa (elagolix)

Elagolix, sold under the brand name Orilissa, is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist) medication which is used in the treatment of pain associated with endometriosis in women...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Orilissa                                                                                                                   Average retail cost: $1,581/dose pak

Cetrotide (cetrorelix)

Cetrorelix (INN, BAN), or cetrorelix acetate (USAN, JAN), sold under the brand name Cetrotide, is an injectable gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. A synthetic decapeptide, it is used in assisted reproduction to inhibit premature luteinizing hormone surges...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                               Average retail cost: $2,752/vial

Orgovyx (relugolix)

Relugolix, sold under the brand names Orgovyx and Relumina and as one component of Myfembree, is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH receptor antagonist) medication which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer in men and uterine fibroids in women...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Orgovyx                                                                                                                                      Average retail cost: *

 

* This drug is only available at select specialty pharmacies, which usually means it may be expensive.

Firmagon (degarelix)

Degarelix, sold under the brand name Firmagon among others, is a hormonal therapy used in the treatment of prostate cancer...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Firmagon                                                                                                                                     Average retail cost: *

 

* This drug is administered by your healthcare practitioner, which usually means it may be expensive.

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