NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Feb 1996
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
1
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
DEXFERRUM (iron dextran) by AbbVie. Approved for anemia. First approved in 1996.
Drug data last refreshed 20h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
DEXFERRUM (iron dextran) is an intravenous iron replacement therapy approved in 1996 for the treatment of anemia. It delivers elemental iron directly into the bloodstream via injection to replenish iron stores in patients with iron deficiency. The drug works by providing bioavailable iron needed for hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), suggesting team consolidation and focus on defended indications or niche positioning.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications (1)
Clinical Trials (1)
Intravaneous Iron(1000 mg Low Molecular Weight Iron Dextran Over 60 Minutes) for Pregnant Women
Started Jul 2013
74 enrolled
Pregnancy
Career Relevance
Working on DEXFERRUM offers limited career growth opportunity given the product's LOE-approaching status and zero linked job openings. Roles tend to be defensive and maintenance-focused, suitable for mid-career professionals managing mature portfolios rather than high-growth assignments.
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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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