SULFAPYRIDINE
LOE ApproachingNDAORALTABLET
Approved
Mar 1939
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Drug data last refreshed 13h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Sulfapyridine is an oral small-molecule sulfonamide antibiotic approved in 1939 for bacterial infections and inflammatory bowel conditions. The drug works by inhibiting bacterial folate synthesis, making it effective against susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It has been used historically for rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, though modern alternatives have largely superseded it.
LOE Approaching
As a legacy product with approaching loss of exclusivity and minimal competitive pressure (30%), the brand team is likely small and focused on managed care access rather than growth.
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.
Career Relevance
Working on sulfapyridine offers limited career growth and visibility due to its legacy status, approaching LOE, and minimal linked job openings. This role is best suited for candidates seeking stable, low-intensity product stewardship or those transitioning to other assets within Eli Lilly's portfolio.
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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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