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ParaGard® — Competitive Intelligence Brief
marketed
Intrauterine contraceptive device (copper IUD)
Copper ion-mediated spermicidal and anti-implantation effects
Contraception / Reproductive Health
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
ParaGard® (ParaGard®) — FHI 360. ParaGard is a copper-containing intrauterine device (IUD) that prevents pregnancy by creating a toxic environment for sperm and inhibiting fertilization and implantation.
Comparator set
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParaGard® TARGET | ParaGard® | FHI 360 | marketed | Intrauterine contraceptive device (copper IUD) | Copper ion-mediated spermicidal and anti-implantation effects |
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Sponsor landscape (Intrauterine contraceptive device (copper IUD) class)
- FHI 360 · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). ParaGard® — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/paragard. Accessed 2026-06-10.
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