NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Jun 1960
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Drug data last refreshed 2d ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
HYDROCORTONE (hydrocortisone sodium phosphate) is an injectable corticosteroid approved in 1960 for rapid anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It is administered intravenously or intramuscularly for acute inflammatory and allergic conditions requiring systemic corticosteroid therapy. The drug works by suppressing the immune response and reducing inflammation across multiple organ systems.
LOE Approaching
Product is in late-lifecycle stage with moderate competitive pressure (30), indicating a mature team focused on defending market share against generics and alternatives rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
Working on HYDROCORTONE offers limited career growth opportunities given its approaching loss of exclusivity and mature market position. Roles focus on defending existing market share, managing generic competition, and optimizing operational efficiency rather than expansion 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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