ORTHO-NOVUM 1/35-28
LOE ApproachingNDAORAL-28TABLET
Approved
Jun 1977
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Drug data last refreshed 6h ago · AI intelligence enriched 3w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ORTHO-NOVUM 1/35-28 is an oral contraceptive tablet containing norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol in a 28-day cycle formulation. It prevents pregnancy through hormonal suppression of ovulation and is a foundational product in the combined oral contraceptive class. This small molecule product has been a market standard since approval in 1977.
LOE Approaching
Mature franchise approaching LOE with moderate competitive pressure (30%), signaling likely downsizing of dedicated brand infrastructure and transition to maintenance-mode operations.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
Working on ORTHO-NOVUM 1/35-28 offers limited growth trajectory; roles are primarily defensive, focused on market share preservation and managed care optimization in a contracting franchise. Career progression is constrained—expect focus on operational efficiency and potential consolidation with other legacy contraceptive products rather than expansion initiatives.
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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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