VALIUM
LOE ApproachingNDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Aug 1966
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Drug data last refreshed 14h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1mo ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
VALIUM (diazepam) is a classic benzodiazepine administered via injection for rapid anxiolysis, muscle relaxation, and seizure management. It crosses the blood-brain barrier quickly to modulate GABA neurotransmission, producing sedative and anticonvulsant effects. The injectable formulation is used in acute care and perioperative settings where rapid onset is critical.
LOE Approaching
A legacy injectable benzodiazepine with moderate competitive pressure (30%) approaching loss of exclusivity; brand team likely focused on cost management and institutional relationships rather than growth.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
Working on VALIUM offers limited growth opportunity but strong institutional knowledge value; roles focus on maintaining market share, managing price erosion, and ensuring reliable supply in acute care settings. This is a career position suited to operations, relationships, and cost management rather than brand building or clinical innovation.
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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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