Ferric maltol - Shield Therapeutics
Alternative Names: ACCRUFeR; Accrufer; FeRACCRU; Feraccru; Iron (III) maltol; ST-10; ST10-021Latest Information Update: 20 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator University of Cambridge; University of London
- Developer KYE Pharmaceuticals; Norgine; Shield Therapeutics
- Class Antianaemics; Ferric compounds; Pyrones; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Iron replacements
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Iron deficiency anaemia
- Phase II Pulmonary arterial hypertension
Most Recent Events
- 09 Feb 2026 US FDA grants an additional 3 years of Data Exclusivity for Ferric maltol
- 30 Jan 2026 Beijing Aosaikang Pharmaceutical plans to files marketing authorization application with the NMPA in China for Iron deficiency anemia (In adolescents, In adults, In children) in first quarter of 2026
- 08 Jan 2026 Launched for Iron deficiency anaemia in Poland, Ireland, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark (PO)