XELJANZ XR Drug Patent Profile
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Xeljanz Xr is a drug marketed by Pfizer and is included in one NDA. There are four patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has one hundred and twenty-three patent family members in fifty-five countries.
The generic ingredient in XELJANZ XR is tofacitinib citrate. There are twelve drug master file entries for this compound. Two suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the tofacitinib citrate profile page.
DrugPatentWatch® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Xeljanz Xr
A generic version of XELJANZ XR was approved as tofacitinib citrate by SLAYBACK PHARMA LLC on September 25th, 2023.
Summary for XELJANZ XR
| International Patents: | 123 |
| US Patents: | 4 |
| Applicants: | 1 |
| NDAs: | 1 |
| Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: | 2 |
| Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors: | 90 |
| Clinical Trials: | 29 |
| Patent Applications: | 106 |
| Formulation / Manufacturing: | see details |
| Drug Prices: | Drug price information for XELJANZ XR |
| Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: | See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for XELJANZ XR |
| DailyMed Link: | XELJANZ XR at DailyMed |
Recent Clinical Trials for XELJANZ XR
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| Sponsor | Phase |
|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Phase 2 |
| Fundación de Investigación Biomédica - Hospital Universitario de La Princesa | Phase 4 |
| Novartis | Phase 4 |
Pharmacology for XELJANZ XR
| Drug Class | Janus Kinase Inhibitor |
| Mechanism of Action | Janus Kinase Inhibitors |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classes for XELJANZ XR
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for XELJANZ XR
| Tradename | Dosage | Ingredient | Strength | NDA | ANDAs Submitted | Submissiondate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XELJANZ XR | Extended-release Tablets | tofacitinib citrate | 22 mg | 208246 | 1 | 2020-12-28 |
| XELJANZ XR | Extended-release Tablets | tofacitinib citrate | 11 mg | 208246 | 1 | 2016-11-07 |
US Patents and Regulatory Information for XELJANZ XR
XELJANZ XR is protected by seven US patents and one FDA Regulatory Exclusivity.
Patents protecting XELJANZ XR
Tofacitinib oral sustained release dosage forms
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Tofacitinib oral sustained release dosage forms
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Patented Use: A METHOD OF TREATING ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS BY ADMINISTERING THE FORMULATION OF TOFACITINIB OF CLAIMS 1, 8, 15-20, 27-31, 34-43, 45, 47, 49, 50, 54, 59, 63, 68-71, 73, 77, 82-84, AND 87-98
Tofacitinib oral sustained release dosage forms
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Patented Use: A METHOD OF TREATING PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS BY ADMINISTERING THE FORMULATION OF TOFACITINIB OF CLAIMS 1, 8, 15-20, 27-31, 34-44, 46, 48, 50, 53, 59, 62, 68-71, 73, 76, 82-84, AND 87-98
Tofacitinib oral sustained release dosage forms
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Patented Use: A METHOD OF TREATING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS BY ADMINISTERING THE FORMULATION OF TOFACITINIB OF CLAIMS 1, 2, 8, 9, 15-21, 27-31, 34-43, 50, 51, 59, 60, 68-71, 73, 74, 82-84 AND 87-98
Tofacitinib oral sustained release dosage forms
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Patented Use: A METHOD OF TREATING ULCERATIVE COLITIS, BY ADMINISTERING THE FORMULATION OF TOFACITINIB OF CLAIMS 1, 3, 8, 10, 15-20, 22, 27-31, 34-43, 50, 52, 59, 61, 68-71, 73, 75, 82-84 AND 87-98
Tofacitinib oral sustained release dosage forms
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Pyrrolo[2,3-D]pyrimidine compounds
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FDA Regulatory Exclusivity protecting XELJANZ XR
TREATMENT OF ADULT PATIENTS WITH ACTIVE ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS WHO HAVE HAD AN INADEQUATE RESPONSE OR INTOLERANCE TO ONE OR MORE TNF BLOCKERS, TO THE PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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| Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | TE | Type | RLD | RS | Patent No. | Patent Expiration | Product | Substance | Delist Req. | Exclusivity Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer | XELJANZ XR | tofacitinib citrate | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL | 208246-001 | Feb 23, 2016 | RX | Yes | No | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ||||
| Pfizer | XELJANZ XR | tofacitinib citrate | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL | 208246-001 | Feb 23, 2016 | RX | Yes | No | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ||||
| Pfizer | XELJANZ XR | tofacitinib citrate | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL | 208246-002 | Dec 12, 2019 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | Y | ⤷ Sign Up | |||
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Expired US Patents for XELJANZ XR
| Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Patent Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer | XELJANZ XR | tofacitinib citrate | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL | 208246-002 | Dec 12, 2019 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Pfizer | XELJANZ XR | tofacitinib citrate | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL | 208246-002 | Dec 12, 2019 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Pfizer | XELJANZ XR | tofacitinib citrate | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL | 208246-001 | Feb 23, 2016 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
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International Patents for XELJANZ XR
When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for XELJANZ XR?
Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the following patents block generic entry in the countries listed below:
Argentina
Patent: 5487
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Australia
Patent: 14233850
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Brazil
Patent: 2015020453
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Canada
Patent: 05604
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Patent: 37328
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China
Patent: 5101952
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Patent: 1419817
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Cyprus
Patent: 24007
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Denmark
Patent: 68155
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European Patent Office
Patent: 68155
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Patent: 54400
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Hong Kong
Patent: 17297
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Hungary
Patent: 53911
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Israel
Patent: 1400
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Patent: 7967
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Patent: 3032
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Japan
Patent: 41823
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Patent: 14188
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Patent: 14181234
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Mexico
Patent: 15013279
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New Zealand
Patent: 0792
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Patent: 1227
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Poland
Patent: 68155
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Portugal
Patent: 68155
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Russian Federation
Patent: 74345
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Patent: 15139505
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Patent: 18129861
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Singapore
Patent: 201810985X
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Patent: 201506103U
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Slovenia
Patent: 68155
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South Africa
Patent: 1505468
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Patent: 1905100
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South Korea
Patent: 2151842
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Spain
Patent: 65134
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Taiwan
Patent: 19516
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Patent: 1436823
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Generics may enter earlier, or later, based on new patent filings, patent extensions, patent invalidation, early generic licensing, generic entry preferences, and other factors.
See the table below for additional patents covering XELJANZ XR around the world.
| Country | Patent Number | Title | Estimated Expiration |
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| European Patent Office | 1382339 | Compositions contenant des dérivés de pyrrolo 2,3-d pyrimidine (Compositions containing pyrrolo 2,3-d pyrimidine derivatives) | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Japan | 2014181234 | TOFACITINIB ORAL SUSTAINED RELEASE DOSAGE FORMS | ⤷ Sign Up |
| South Korea | 102151842 | ⤷ Sign Up | |
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for XELJANZ XR
| Patent Number | Supplementary Protection Certificate | SPC Country | SPC Expiration | SPC Description |
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| 1666481 | 300887 | Netherlands | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: TOFACITINIB, DESGEWENST IN DE VORM VAN EEN FARMACEUTISCH AANVAARDBAAR ZOUT, IN HET BIJZONDER TOFACITINIBCITRAAT; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/17/1178 20170324 |
| 1666481 | CA 2017 00035 | Denmark | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: TOFACITINIB, EVENTUELT I FORM AF ET FARMACEUTISK ACCEPTABELT SALT, HERUNDER CITRAT-SALTET; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/17/1178/001-003 20170324 |
| 1666481 | 1790038-2 | Sweden | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: TOFACITINIB, OPTIONALLY IN THE FORM OF A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT, INCLUDING THE CITRATE SALT; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/17/1178 20170324 |
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