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Market Analysis and Price Projections for NDC 51672-1305
Last updated: March 9, 2026
What is NDC 51672-1305?
NDC 51672-1305 corresponds to a specific marketed drug. Based on available data, it is identified as Zometa (zoledronic acid) injection used primarily to treat certain cancers with bone metastases and to manage hypercalcemia of malignancy.
Market Overview
Indications and Usage
Cancer-related hypercalcemia
Bone metastases in breast cancer, prostate cancer, and multiple myeloma
Paget’s disease (less common, depending on regional approval)
Market Size
The global market for zoledronic acid was valued at approximately $1.2 billion in 2022.
The U.S. accounted for roughly 60% of this market, with a valuation near $720 million.
Market growth driven by increasing cancer incidence and widespread adoption of bisphosphonates.
Competition Landscape
Major competitors include:
Aredia (pamidronate)
Bonefos (clodronate)
Reclast (zoledronic acid, different dosage and indication)
The landscape features branded products with limited generic competition, as zoledronic acid patents expired in some territories but not universally.
Patent protections in the U.S. prevent generics until 2024-2026 for specific formulations.
Regulatory and Patent Status
The last patent expiry for the specific formulation around 2024, with exclusivity periods extending into 2025-2026 due to pediatric and method-of-use patents.
The Drug Patent and Exclusivity data suggests potential for generic entry post-2024, influencing future pricing and market share.
Pricing Analysis
Current Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC)
Typical WAC per 4 mg vial: approximately $600 to $700.
Prices vary depending on manufacturer, region, and supply chain dynamics.
Commercial insurance reimbursements tend to be negotiated lower, around $400 to $550 per vial.
Pricing Drivers
Manufacturing costs are stable due to established production processes.
Market exclusivity maintains higher prices until patent expiration.
Price reductions are anticipated post-generic entry, estimated at 30-50% below current branded prices.
Comparative Pricing
Drug
Typical Dose
WAC per unit
Notes
Zometa (51672-1305)
4 mg vial
$600-$700
Branded, patent protection
Reclast
5 mg vial
$650-$750
Same active ingredient, diff indication
Aredia (pamidronate)
Dosed differently
$500-$600
Competitor, less used post-GIU
Price Projection Scenarios
Scenario
Timing
Price Action
Estimated Price Range
Optimistic (patent extension)
2024-2026
Prices remain stable or slightly rise
$600-$700 per vial
Moderate (generic entry)
2024-2027
Prices decline 30-50%
$300-$400 per vial
Pessimistic (market squeeze)
Post-2027
Market consolidation, price stabilization
$250-$350 per vial
Market Entry Factors
Generic manufacturers are preparing for market entry post-patent expiry, with some filings confirmed in major markets.
Supply chain adjustments may influence pricing, especially in emerging markets with lower price ceilings.
Reimbursement policies in major markets like the US and EU will ultimately shape the deployment and cost.
Summary
The current value of NDC 51672-1305 (Zometa) in the U.S. is approximately $600-700 per vial. Market dominance is assured until patent expiry around 2024, after which sum-loss in pricing is expected as generics enter. The global market projected CAGR is around 4-6% through 2027, driven by increased cancer diagnoses and treatment adoption. Price reductions of up to 50% post-generic entry are probable, with timing linked to patent expiration and market dynamics.
Key Takeaways
The drug has a significant market share in oncology indications, with revenues around $720 million in the U.S.
Pricing remains high due to patent protections until 2024-2026.
Generic competition expected to drive prices down by 30-50% within 2-3 years post-patent expiry.
Market entry barriers include regulatory approvals and manufacturing scale.
Price evolution post-2024 will be influenced by market share shifts and reimbursement policies.
FAQs
When will generics of NDC 51672-1305 become available?
Likely post-2024, contingent on patent expiration and regulatory approvals.
What regions will see the earliest generic entry?
The U.S. and Europe, where patent expiries are scheduled first, around 2024–2025.
How might prices change after patent expiry?
Expect a reduction of approximately 30-50%, aligning with typical generic drug pricing trends.
What are the main competitors to Zometa?
Pamidronate (Aredia), Reclast (another brand of zoledronic acid), and older bisphosphonates like alendronate.
Can market conditions affect pricing before patent expiry?
Limited; high brand prices are maintained through patent protections, but supply chain issues or regulatory changes could influence costs.
References
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2022). Drug Approvals and Patent Data.
MarketWatch. (2022). Global Bisphosphonates Market Report.
IQVIA. (2022). Pharmaceutical Market Data.
European Medicines Agency (EMA). (2022). Zoledronic acid Summary.
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