NDAORALTABLET2 Generics Approved
Approved
Jan 1982
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
60/100
Clinical Trials
3
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 3h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Lithium carbonate is an oral small-molecule psychiatric medication used primarily for bipolar disorder management. It is one of the oldest FDA-approved psychiatric agents, with a well-established safety and efficacy profile spanning decades of clinical use. The drug works through modulation of neurotransmitter activity and intracellular signaling pathways, though its precise mechanism of action remains incompletely understood.
LOE Approaching
As LOE approaches, the brand team is likely in defensive/maintenance mode with minimal growth investment and focus on managed decline.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (3)
A Study to Investigate Lithium Brain/Plasma Pharmacokinetics and Safety of an AL001 Oral Capsule Compared to a Marketed Immediate-release Lithium Carbonate Capsule in Subjects With Bipolar I Disorder
Started Apr 2026
20 enrolled
Bipolar I Disorder
A Study to Investigate Lithium Brain/Plasma Pharmacokinetics and Safety of an AL001 Oral Capsule Compared to a Marketed Immediate-release Lithium Carbonate Capsule in Healthy Adult Subjects
Started May 2025
6 enrolled
PharmacokineticsNeurology
Bioequivalence Study of Lithium Carbonate 300 mg Tablets. Actilitio® in Healthy Subjects
Started Jun 2024
24 enrolled
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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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