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How long has losartan been on the market?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for losartan

How long has losartan been available to patients?

Losartan (brand name Cozaar) has been on the market since 1995.[1]

When did it first get approved?

The FDA approval of losartan in the mid-1990s corresponds to its market launch in 1995.[1]

How does that compare with other ARBs?

Losartan is one of the earlier ARBs. Later ARBs entered the market after it, but the key timeline anchor for losartan’s availability is still 1995.[1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/losartan



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AI-Drug Label Prescribing Information Alignment Report

98
98%
Grade A

Excellent

Fully Aligned

Patient Risk: Low

Summary

The supplied claim is directly supported by the provided FDA label excerpts (Fetal Toxicity 5.1 and Pregnancy 8.1), including the fetal injury/death risk and the instruction to discontinue when pregnancy is detected.


Category Scores

Indication
100
Excellent
Dosage
95
Excellent
Indication
100
Excellent

Accurate Statements

Fetal toxicity / injury or death to the developing fetus; discontinue when pregnancy is detected
Supported by Section 5.1 (Fetal Toxicity): 'can cause fetal harm... increased fetal and neonatal morbidity and death' and discontinuation instruction 'When pregnancy is detected, discontinue... as soon as possible.' Also supported by Section 8.1 (Pregnancy): 'can cause fetal harm' and 'When pregnancy is detected, discontinue... as soon as possible.'

Unsupported Statements


Contradictions


Important Omissions


Safety Assessment

Potential Patient Risk: Low
The evaluated claim matches labeled fetal harm risk in pregnancy and the labeled discontinuation guidance when pregnancy is detected.

Regulatory Assessment

On Label Yes
Off-label Discussion No
Promotes Unapproved Use No
Hallucination Risk Low

Recommendation

Fully Aligned

Primary Issue

Suggested Improvement

Drug Brand Mention Assessment

Branding Score
37
Visibility
55
Mentioned
Ranking
#1
Sentiment
50
Recommendation Status
mentioned only
Brand Perception
Best Known For


Core Claims
  • Losartan (brand name Cozaar) has been on the market since 1995.
  • FDA approval of losartan in the mid-1990s corresponds to its market launch in 1995.
  • Losartan is one of the earlier ARBs.
Differentiators
  • Key timeline anchor for losartan’s availability is 1995.
  • It is described as one of the earlier ARBs.

Pricing Perception: Not Mentioned