Drug facts

Molecule

Ferric Carboxymaltose (Injectafer)

Generics already compete: 2 makers on the market. 3 A-rated products from 2 makers substitute at the counter.

Injectafer was first approved by the FDA on 07/25/2013 under NDA 203565; the application holder is American Regent Inc.

Holder American Regent IncApplication NDA 203565Approved 07/25/2013

01Patents and exclusivity

When competition can legally begin. A generic can launch once both exclusivity and the last listed patent expire, unless a court or settlement says otherwise.

472days until the latest patent expires

ExclusivityPatent onlyOpen to generics
Today
Approved07/25/2013
Exclusivity ends05/31/2026
Last patent02/15/2028
201420172020202320262029
Latest patent
02/15/2028Injectafer
Orange Book
Exclusivity
05/31/2026Injectafer
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
2 generic makers
Orange Book
First generic approved
06/25/2026
Orange Book
Every listingEach listing and maker behind the generics count.
Price erosionHow NADAC moves as generics enter.
PrescribersWho prescribes it, from Medicare data.
Available in the full Ferric Carboxymaltose profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages

04Product

Application holder
American Regent Inc
Orange Book
Application
NDA 203565
Orange Book
First approved
07/25/2013
Orange Book
Dosage forms
solution
Routes
intravenous

Sources: FDA Orange Book, FDA Purple Book, FDA drug shortages, FDA enforcement reports and CMS NADAC, read through QOPE. Not medical or legal advice.