Last update 13 Aug 2026

Deferiprone

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypyrid-4-one, 3-Hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-4(1H)-pyridone, Deferiprone (USAN/INN)
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Target-
Action-
Mechanism
Iron chelating agents
Originator Organization
Inactive Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
European Union (25 Aug 1999),
RegulationFast Track (United States), Accelerated Approval (United States), Orphan Drug (United States), Orphan Drug (European Union)
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC7H9NO2
InChIKeyTZXKOCQBRNJULO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Registry30652-11-0

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R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Anemia, Sickle Cell
United States
30 Apr 2021
Beta-Thalassemia
Australia
09 Apr 2003
Bone Cancer
Australia
09 Apr 2003
Iron Overload
European Union
25 Aug 1999
Iron Overload
Iceland
25 Aug 1999
Iron Overload
Liechtenstein
25 Aug 1999
Iron Overload
Norway
25 Aug 1999
Thalassemia
European Union
25 Aug 1999
Thalassemia
Iceland
25 Aug 1999
Thalassemia
Liechtenstein
25 Aug 1999
Thalassemia
Norway
25 Aug 1999
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Pantothenate Kinase-Associated NeurodegenerationPhase 3
United States
13 Dec 2012
Pantothenate Kinase-Associated NeurodegenerationPhase 3
Germany
13 Dec 2012
Pantothenate Kinase-Associated NeurodegenerationPhase 3
Italy
13 Dec 2012
Pantothenate Kinase-Associated NeurodegenerationPhase 3
United Kingdom
13 Dec 2012
Acute Kidney InjuryPhase 3-01 Jan 2012
Chronic Kidney DiseasesPhase 3-01 Jan 2012
Chronic iron overloadPhase 3
Egypt
01 Aug 2007
Chronic iron overloadPhase 3
Indonesia
01 Aug 2007
Chronic iron overloadPhase 3
Malaysia
01 Aug 2007
Transfusion dependent anaemiaPhase 3
Egypt
01 Aug 2007
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
Evaluation
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Not Applicable
70
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Positive
14 May 2025
Phase 2
-
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Negative
27 Dec 2024
Phase 2
140
Placebo
(Placebo)
orbqbmhxej(ougmychhhd) = oymskyejiz llzwfjmwqr (ewtmgmkaoq, 1.4)
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10 Apr 2024
(Deferiprone 300 mg)
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Phase 4
64
ukcnevhiuk = cbmqayvdsg souihygrfu (fazysgzxse, rxsadkruqh - vwdjefwndz)
-
15 Mar 2024
Placebo
(Placebo)
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Phase 4
134
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-
10 Jan 2024
Phase 2
372
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Negative
01 Dec 2022
Placebo
Phase 4
134
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Positive
26 Aug 2022
Phase 4
64
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Positive
12 May 2022
placebo
pyahxugiwx(fombgziwaq) = ohygovidcf tqngyermaz (vqouijdizy )
Phase 4
228
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Positive
30 Nov 2021
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Phase 4
230
(Deferiprone)
hunpnfrmyu(dtzwexekut) = iqrbzenhqo ricayjwfkp (lnnzlgstzn, 0.50)
-
10 Aug 2021
(Deferoxamine)
hunpnfrmyu(dtzwexekut) = fpdbymstzg ricayjwfkp (lnnzlgstzn, 0.59)
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