NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLEPriority Review
Approved
Jul 1967
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Priority Review
Drug data last refreshed 16h ago · AI intelligence enriched 3w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
TALWIN (pentazocine lactate) is an injectable opioid analgesic approved in 1967 for moderate to severe pain management. It is a mixed opioid agonist-antagonist that provides pain relief through central nervous system mechanisms. The product is administered via injection and remains in use for acute pain settings where parenteral analgesia is required.
LOE Approaching
As an established injectable opioid facing approaching loss of exclusivity, the brand team is likely in defensive/maintenance mode with modest headcount focused on retention and deprescribing compliance.
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 TALWIN at this stage of its lifecycle offers limited upside for career acceleration; roles focus on defending market share, managing compliance, and preparing for post-LOE transition. This is better suited to mid-career professionals seeking stability or those building specialized expertise in opioid stewardship and deprescribing 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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