ZOVIRAX
LOE ApproachingNDAINJECTIONINJECTABLEPriority Review
Approved
Oct 1982
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
Priority Review
ZOVIRAX by GSK is α-herpesviruses [see ] . Approved for recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent adults, adolescents 12 years of age, older. First approved in 1982.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ZOVIRAX is an injectable antiviral small molecule approved in 1982 for viral infections, likely herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) based on historical context. The drug is administered intravenously and represents a foundational therapy in antiviral treatment.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30%), indicating a mature asset with declining team investment and transition focus.
Mechanism of Action
α-herpesviruses [see ] .
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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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