NDAORALCAPSULE
Approved
Jun 2009
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
15/100
Clinical Trials
4
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
ZIPSOR (diclofenac potassium) by Medica Corp is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. First approved in 2009.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ZIPSOR is an oral capsule formulation of diclofenac potassium, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) approved in 2009. It works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes to reduce prostaglandin synthesis, thereby providing analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects. The drug is indicated for acute pain management in patients requiring rapid onset of action.
$0.797MPart D
LOE Approaching2.3 years to LOELate-stage lifecycle with minimal Part D volume signals a mature, contracted portfolio requiring defensive positioning rather than growth investment.
Mechanism of Action
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. The mechanism of action of ZIPSOR, like that of other NSAIDs, is not completely understood but involves inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2). Diclofenac is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis in vitro. Diclofenac…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (4)
A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Tolerability of Diclofenac Potassium Soft Gelatin Capsules Compared With Ibuprofen Tablets in Patients With Moderate to Severe Postoperative Dental Pain
Started Apr 2015
328 enrolled
Post Operative Dental Pain
Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Potassium 25 mg Tablet Taken Three Times Daily in Subjects With Acute Joint Pain
Started Aug 2012
100 enrolled
Ankle Sprain
Efficacy of Diclofenac Potassium vs Nimesulide in the Treatment of Fever and Pain in Children With Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Started Apr 2011
0Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Efficacy of Diclofenac Potassium Versus Acetaminophen in Febrile Children With Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Started Mar 2010
2 enrolled
Fever
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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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