NDATOPICALSPONGE
Approved
Oct 1978
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 3h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PRE-OP is a topical antimicrobial sponge containing hexachlorophene, a halogenated bisphenol compound used for surgical site preparation and preoperative skin antisepsis. It works by disrupting bacterial cell membranes and is indicated for reducing microbial flora on the skin before surgery. The product is designed for healthcare professionals in surgical settings to minimize infection risk during procedures.
LOE Approaching
This legacy product faces approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30), indicating a contracting commercial footprint and likely reduced team expansion opportunities.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Clinical Trials (20)
SATURN-STS: Phase II Study of Neoadjuvant Atezolizumab With Doxorubicin, Concurrent Atezolizumab With Pre-operative Radiation Therapy and Adjuvant Atezolizumab in Patients With High-risk Surgically Resectable Extremity and Truncal Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Started Sep 2025
50 enrolled
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Pre-operative Vabysmo in Patients With Non-clearing Vitreous Hemorrhage Secondary to Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Started Jul 2024
100 enrolled
Diabetic RetinopathyVitreous Hemorrhage Due to Diabetes Mellitus
Stage II-IIIa Urothelial Cancer Randomizing Pre-operative Nivolumab With or Without Relatlimab
Started Feb 2024
90 enrolled
Urologic NeoplasmsUrogenital NeoplasmsNeoplasms by Site+8 more
Pre-operative Atezolizumab in Patients With Resectable, Human Papillomavirus Related Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
Started Oct 2023
20 enrolled
Oropharynx Cancer, Stage I
Pre-Operative Ketamine Infusion for Post Operative Pain Control After Revision Spinal Surgery
Started Sep 2023
40 enrolled
Revision Spine SurgeryFusion of SpineCervical Fusion+1 more
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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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