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Patiromer · Veltassa
Small molecule
Evidence outlook
Approved: hyperkalemia in adults and pediatric patients ages 12 years and older (FDA)
This approval is for an indication outside this terminal's covered markets; the covered program shown here is investigational. Regulatory approval supersedes design-level evidence grading for the approved use.
track record: Partial signal
Also in development:Chronic Kidney Disease · Phase 3
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Competitive landscape
110 competitors in this universe: 1 direct rival (same mechanism and indication), 0 same-class, 109 same-indication; 34 further along in development.
| Drug | Stage | Modality | Mechanism | Evidence signal | Reported efficacygraded featured trials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patiromer (Veltassa): this drug | Phase 3 | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal potassium binder | ||
| Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate (Lokelma) | Phase 3 | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal potassium binder | ||
| Atrasentan (Vanrafia) | Approved | Small molecule | Endothelin A receptor | ||
| Avacopan (Tavneos) | Approved | Small molecule | Complement C5a receptor 1 (C5aR1/CD88) | ||
| Baxdrostat (Baxfendy) | Approved | Small molecule | Aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) | ||
| Budesonide (targeted-Release) (TARPEYO / Nefecon) | Approved | Small molecule | Glucocorticoid receptor | ||
| Canagliflozin (Invokana) | Approved | Small molecule | SGLT2 | ||
| Dapagliflozin (Farxiga / Forxiga) | Approved | Small molecule | SGLT2 | ||
| Daprodustat (Jesduvroq) | Approved | Small molecule | HIF prolyl hydroxylase (HIF-PH1/2/3) | ||
| Difelikefalin (Korsuva) | Approved | Peptide | Kappa-opioid receptor (agonist, peripherally restricted) | ||
| Empagliflozin (Jardiance) | Approved | Small molecule | SGLT2 | ||
| Etelcalcetide (Parsabiv) | Approved | Peptide | Calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR), allosteric agonist on parathyroid chief cells | ||
| Extended-Release Calcifediol (Rayaldee) | Approved | Small molecule | Vitamin D receptor (VDR), via conversion to calcitriol | ||
| Ferric Carboxymaltose (Injectafer / Ferinject) | Approved | Iron Complex (iv) | Iron repletion | ||
| Ferric Derisomaltose (Monoferric / Monofer) | Approved | Iron Complex (iv) | Iron repletion | ||
| Ferric Pyrophosphate Citrate (Triferic) | Approved | Small molecule | Iron-replacement therapy delivered via dialysate |
…and 95 more. Research shows the complete landscape.
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Upcoming events
(2 total)
Estimated primary-completion dates from ClinicalTrials.gov. These are registry estimates, never confirmed readout dates; they can move as trials progress.
All registered studies
Every ClinicalTrials.gov study of this drug's own program, grouped by indication and phase. Research unlocks the studies themselves: titles, statuses, dates and featured-trial cross-links.