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Data updated: May 26, 2026

VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Trial Activity: Declining 17 active trials
Infectious Disease Approved 1987-03-17

VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE is indicated for the treatment of Staphylococcal Endocarditis; Septicemia; Bone Infection; Lower Respiratory Tract Infection; Skin Infection.

Development Insights

Mayo Clinic conducting 8 trials (7%)
130 indications explored (Broad Platform)
clostridium difficile infection (15 trials)
clostridium difficile (6 trials)
bacteremia (6 trials)
44
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
39
Years on Market

VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE Approval History

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Label Update
647 FDA actions from 1987 to 2025 · 1 indication expansions
Oct 2025 ORIGINAL
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May 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Mar 2025 ORIGINAL
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What VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE Treats

5 indications

VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE is approved for 5 conditions since its original approval in 1987. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Staphylococcal Endocarditis
  • Septicemia
  • Bone Infection
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Skin Infection
Source: FDA Label

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5 shared
AZURITY
Shared indications:
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STERISCIENCE
Shared indications:
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Shared indications:
Staphylococcal EndocarditisSepticemiaBone Infection +2 more
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Clinical Trial Registry

3 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT05766670 W81XWH-22-10937 W81XWH-22-10937 Ph 3 recruiting Intramedullary Calcium Sulfate Antibiotic Depot
NCT04500275 A-BR-109-013 Ph 4 completed Topical Vancomycin Over Sternal Edge in Cardiac Surgery
NCT06126614 PREVENT-iT PiT-2023 Ph 3 recruiting Infection Prophylaxis in Total Joint Replacement
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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE is indicated for the treatment of Staphylococcal Endocarditis; Septicemia; Bone Infection; Lower Respiratory Tract Infection; Skin Infection.

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Data Sources

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How We Calculate These Metrics

Trial Activity Stage

Measures the current development activity pattern based on trial phases, status, and trends. Important: This measures R&D activity, not commercial lifecycle.

Trial statuses: "Active" means recruiting or ongoing. "Completed" means reached planned endpoint. "Terminated" means stopped early—often due to safety, efficacy, or business reasons.

  • Growth: High proportion of early-phase trials (Phase 1/2), active development
  • Expansion: Significant Phase 3 activity, approaching or pursuing approvals
  • Mature: Substantial Phase 4 post-marketing studies
  • Stable: Mixed phase distribution, steady development
  • Declining: Low active trial ratio, reduced R&D investment