NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
May 1987
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
1
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 3h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Zinc Sulfate is an injectable mineral supplement used to treat zinc deficiency in patients requiring parenteral nutrition or those with inadequate oral intake. It is an essential micronutrient cofactor for numerous enzymes and immune function. The drug works by replenishing systemic zinc stores in patients unable to obtain adequate amounts through oral routes.
LOE Approaching
Product faces approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30%), likely resulting in smaller commercial teams focused on cost management and specialty channel relationships.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Clinical Trials (1)
Zinc Sulfate in Preventing Loss of Sense of Taste in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Started May 2002
173 enrolled
DysgeusiaHead and Neck CancerOral Complications+1 more
Career Relevance
Working on Zinc Sulfate offers career value primarily in operational, regulatory, and supply-chain domains rather than growth-oriented commercial roles. This is a maintenance product where success means preserving market position and margins as competition intensifies.
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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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