NDAORALSOLUTION1 Generic Approved
Approved
Sep 2015
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
23/100
Clinical Trials
9
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
FERRIPROX (deferiprone) by Chiesi is iron chelating activity [moa]. Approved for iron chelator [epc]. First approved in 2015.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
FERRIPROX (deferiprone) is an oral iron chelator approved in 2015 for managing iron overload in patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia and other conditions requiring frequent blood transfusions. It works by binding excess iron and facilitating its excretion through urine and feces. The drug is currently in peak commercial lifecycle with moderate competitive pressure in a niche hematology market.
Peak3.3 years to LOE
FERRIPROX is at peak lifecycle with $4M in reported spending, indicating a stable but modest-sized commercial franchise requiring focused specialty and hematology expertise.
Mechanism of Action
Iron Chelating Activity
Pharmacologic Class:
Iron Chelator
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (9)
Safety and Acceptability of Deferiprone Delayed Release Tablets in Patients With Systemic Iron Overload
Started Mar 2019
30 enrolled
Iron Overload Due to Repeated Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Safety and Efficacy of Early Treatment With Deferiprone in Infants and Young Children
Started Nov 2018
64 enrolled
Beta Thalassemia Major AnemiaIron Overload
Study of Parkinson's Early Stage With Deferiprone
Started Oct 2016
140 enrolled
Parkinson's Disease
Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Ferriprox® in Iron Overloaded Patients With Sickle Cell Disease or Other Anemias
Started May 2015
134 enrolled
Iron OverloadSickle Cell DiseaseOther Anemias
Long-term Deferiprone Treatment in Patients With Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration
Started Jun 2014
68 enrolled
Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration
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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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