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Betadine ophthalmic prep solution — Competitive Intelligence Brief
phase 3
Topical antiseptic/antimicrobial
Microbial proteins and nucleic acids (non-selective oxidative mechanism)
Ophthalmology / Infection Prevention
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
Betadine ophthalmic prep solution (Betadine ophthalmic prep solution) — Altacor Ltd.. Betadine ophthalmic prep solution is an iodine-based antiseptic that kills microorganisms through oxidative damage to cellular proteins and nucleic acids.
Comparator set (2 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betadine ophthalmic prep solution TARGET | Betadine ophthalmic prep solution | Altacor Ltd. | phase 3 | Topical antiseptic/antimicrobial | Microbial proteins and nucleic acids (non-selective oxidative mechanism) | |
| CHG 2% w/v and IPA 70% v/v | CHG 2% w/v and IPA 70% v/v | Johns Hopkins University | marketed | Topical antiseptic/antimicrobial combination | ||
| Povidone-Iodine Topical Ointment | Povidone-Iodine Topical Ointment | Marin L. Schweizer, PhD | marketed | Topical antiseptic/antimicrobial | Microbial proteins and nucleic acids (non-specific oxidative mechanism) |
Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)
Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)
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Sponsor landscape (Topical antiseptic/antimicrobial class)
- Altacor Ltd. · 1 drug in this class
- Marin L. Schweizer, PhD · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). Betadine ophthalmic prep solution — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/betadine-ophthalmic-prep-solution. Accessed 2026-05-16.
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