NDAOPHTHALMICOINTMENT
Approved
Jun 1958
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Drug data last refreshed 17h ago · AI intelligence enriched 3w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
OPHTHOCORT is a fixed-dose combination ophthalmic ointment containing chloramphenicol (antibiotic), hydrocortisone acetate (corticosteroid), and polymyxin B sulfate (antibiotic). It is indicated for bacterial eye infections with inflammatory components. The combination provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial coverage plus anti-inflammatory action for acute and chronic ocular infections.
LOE Approaching
As a legacy product approaching loss of exclusivity, the brand faces moderate competitive pressure (30/100) with likely declining revenue and a minimal or defensive commercial team structure.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
Working on OPHTHOCORT offers limited career upside due to its mature, off-patent lifecycle and minimal linked job openings (0 identified). Roles are primarily defensive, focused on market maintenance and revenue protection rather than growth or innovation. This is a stable but low-trajectory assignment best suited for early-career professionals or lateral moves seeking operational experience.
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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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