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Last Updated: May 19, 2024

ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR) Drug Patent Profile


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Which patents cover Zepbound (autoinjector), and when can generic versions of Zepbound (autoinjector) launch?

Zepbound (autoinjector) is a drug marketed by Eli Lilly And Co and is included in one NDA. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and eleven patent family members in forty-four countries.

The generic ingredient in ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR) is tirzepatide. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the tirzepatide profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Zepbound (autoinjector)

Zepbound (autoinjector) will be eligible for patent challenges on May 13, 2026. This date may extended up to six months if a pediatric exclusivity extension is applied to the drug's patents.

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Summary for ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR)
International Patents:111
US Patents:3
Applicants:1
NDAs:1
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: 1
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Drug patent expirations by year for ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR)

US Patents and Regulatory Information for ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR)

ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR) is protected by three US patents and two FDA Regulatory Exclusivities.

Patents protecting ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR)

GIP/GLP1 agonist compositions
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Patented Use: FOR CHRONIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT IN ADULTS WITH AN INITIAL BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) OF: 30 KG/M2 OR GREATER (OBESITY), OR 27 KG/M2 OR GREATER (OVERWEIGHT) IN THE PRESENCE OF AT LEAST ONE WEIGHT-RELATED COMORBID CONDITION

GIP and GLP-1 co-agonist compounds
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FDA Regulatory Exclusivity protecting ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR)

NEW PRODUCT
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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
Eli Lilly And Co ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR) tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 217806-006 Nov 8, 2023 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y ⤷  Try a Trial
Eli Lilly And Co ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR) tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 217806-006 Nov 8, 2023 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Eli Lilly And Co ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR) tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 217806-001 Nov 8, 2023 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Eli Lilly And Co ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR) tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 217806-004 Nov 8, 2023 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y ⤷  Try a Trial
Eli Lilly And Co ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR) tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 217806-005 Nov 8, 2023 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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EU/EMA Drug Approvals for ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR)

Company Drugname Inn Product Number / Indication Status Generic Biosimilar Orphan Marketing Authorisation Marketing Refusal
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V. Mounjaro tirzepatide EMEA/H/C/005620
Mounjaro is indicated for the treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise- as monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance or contraindications- in addition to other medicinal products for the treatment of diabetes.For study results with respect to combinations, effects on glycaemic control and the populations studied, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1.
Authorised no no no 2022-09-15
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International Patents for ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR)

See the table below for patents covering ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR) around the world.

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
Taiwan 201636362 GIP and GLP-1 co-agonist compounds ⤷  Try a Trial
Japan 6896945 ⤷  Try a Trial
Dominican Republic P2017000153 COMPUESTOS CO-AGONISTAS DE GIP Y GLP-1 ⤷  Try a Trial
Philippines 12020552215 GIP/GLP1 AGONIST COMPOSITIONS ⤷  Try a Trial
South Korea 102523489 ⤷  Try a Trial
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for ZEPBOUND (AUTOINJECTOR)

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
3242887 C03242887/01 Switzerland ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATID; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: SWISSMEDIC-ZULASSUNG 68726 02.11.2022
3242887 122023000012 Germany ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATIDE UND PHARMAZEUTISCH AKZEPTABLE SALZE DAVON; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/22/1685 20220915
3242887 2023C/506 Belgium ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATIDE; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/22/1685 20220919
3242887 301217 Netherlands ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATIDE EN FARMACEUTISCH AANVAARDBARE ZOUTEN DAARVAN; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/22/1685 20220919
3242887 LUC00296 Luxembourg ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATIDE ET SES SELS PHARMACEUTIQUEMENT ACCEPTABLES; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/22/1685 20220919
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