NDARECTALSUPPOSITORY
Approved
Apr 1980
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
ACETAMINOPHEN (acetaminophen) by Gland Pharma is 12. First approved in 1980.
Drug data last refreshed 10h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Acetaminophen is a widely-used analgesic and antipyretic small molecule indicated for pain relief and fever reduction across multiple patient populations. The precise mechanism remains incompletely understood but is thought to involve central nervous system actions. It is available in multiple formulations including rectal suppository, with a well-established safety and efficacy profile in both adults and pediatric patients.
LOE Approaching
As loss of exclusivity approaches, brand teams face significant generic erosion; roles focus on maximizing remaining revenue through market share defense and formulation differentiation.
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action The precise mechanism of the analgesic and antipyretic properties of acetaminophen is not established but is thought to primarily involve central actions. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Acetaminophen has been shown to have analgesic and antipyretic activities in animal and human…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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