NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Dec 1989
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Drug data last refreshed 9h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ZEFAZONE (cefmetazole sodium) is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic administered by injection used for surgical prophylaxis and treatment of bacterial infections. It functions as a beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. This injectable agent has been a mainstay in perioperative antimicrobial stewardship since its 1989 approval.
LOE Approaching
As a mature injectable antibiotic nearing loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), commercial teams are likely optimizing manufacturing efficiency and managing market consolidation rather than driving growth.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
Working on ZEFAZONE offers limited growth trajectory but provides valuable expertise in managing mature injectable products and navigating hospital formulary dynamics. Roles tend to emphasize operational excellence, cost management, and institutional relationships rather than field-based launch activities.
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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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