Ferric maltol - Shield Therapeutics
Alternative Names: ACCRUFeR; Accrufer; FeRACCRU; Feraccru; Iron (III) maltol; ST-10; ST10-021Latest Information Update: 10 Sep 2026
At a glance
- Originator University of Cambridge; University of London
- Developer Beijing Aosaikang Pharmaceutical; 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
- 27 Aug 2026 Shield Therapeutics and Viatris enters into an agreement under which Shield will assume full commercial responsibility for ACCRUFeR® in the US
- 02 Jul 2026 Registered for Iron deficiency anaemia (In adolescents) in United Kingdom (PO)
- 31 Mar 2026 Registered for Iron deficiency anaemia (In children, In adolescents, In adults) in Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway and European Union (PO)