CHLORAPREP SINGLE SWABSTICK
LOE Approachingchlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol
NDATOPICALSWAB
Approved
Oct 2002
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
CHLORAPREP SINGLE SWABSTICK (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) by Becton Dickinson. Approved for bacteria. First approved in 2002.
Drug data last refreshed 1w ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CHLORAPREP SINGLE SWABSTICK is a topical antimicrobial swab containing chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol, used for rapid skin antisepsis prior to medical procedures. It provides broad-spectrum bacterial coverage to reduce surgical site infections and other procedure-related contamination. The formulation combines two active agents: chlorhexidine for persistent antimicrobial activity and isopropyl alcohol for rapid kill kinetics.
LOE Approaching
As a product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30%), roles focus on operational efficiency, manufacturing optimization, and transition planning rather than market expansion.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications (1)
Career Relevance
Working on CHLORAPREP SINGLE SWABSTICK offers 456 linked career opportunities, predominantly in operations-heavy functions (manufacturing, QA, engineering) reflecting a mature product lifecycle. This role suits professionals seeking technical, hands-on experience in supply chain optimization, cost management, and continuous improvement rather than strategic commercial growth or innovation.
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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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