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LYRICA Drug Patent Profile


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Which patents cover Lyrica, and when can generic versions of Lyrica launch?

Lyrica is a drug marketed by Upjohn and is included in three NDAs. There are three patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.

The generic ingredient in LYRICA is pregabalin. There are forty-one drug master file entries for this compound. Fifty-one suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the pregabalin profile page.

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A generic version of LYRICA was approved as pregabalin by ALEMBIC on July 19th, 2019.

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Recent Clinical Trials for LYRICA

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SponsorPhase
Henry Ford Health SystemPhase 4
An-Najah National UniversityPhase 2/Phase 3
UpJohn US 1 LLCPhase 4

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Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for LYRICA
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
LYRICA Oral Solution pregabalin 20 mg/mL 022488 1 2010-05-19
LYRICA Capsules pregabalin 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 225 mg and 300 mg 021446 8 2008-12-30

US Patents and Regulatory Information for LYRICA

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Upjohn LYRICA pregabalin CAPSULE;ORAL 021446-001 Dec 30, 2004 AB RX Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Upjohn LYRICA CR pregabalin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 209501-003 Oct 11, 2017 AB RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y ⤷  Try a Trial
Upjohn LYRICA pregabalin CAPSULE;ORAL 021446-007 Dec 30, 2004 AB RX Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Upjohn LYRICA pregabalin CAPSULE;ORAL 021446-004 Dec 30, 2004 AB RX Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Upjohn LYRICA CR pregabalin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 209501-001 Oct 11, 2017 AB RX Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y ⤷  Try a Trial
Upjohn LYRICA pregabalin CAPSULE;ORAL 021446-008 Dec 30, 2004 AB RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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Expired US Patents for LYRICA

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date Patent No. Patent Expiration
Upjohn LYRICA pregabalin CAPSULE;ORAL 021446-001 Dec 30, 2004 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Upjohn LYRICA pregabalin CAPSULE;ORAL 021446-006 Dec 30, 2004 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Upjohn LYRICA pregabalin SOLUTION;ORAL 022488-001 Jan 4, 2010 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Upjohn LYRICA pregabalin CAPSULE;ORAL 021446-008 Dec 30, 2004 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Upjohn LYRICA pregabalin CAPSULE;ORAL 021446-002 Dec 30, 2004 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Upjohn LYRICA pregabalin CAPSULE;ORAL 021446-005 Dec 30, 2004 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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EU/EMA Drug Approvals for LYRICA

Company Drugname Inn Product Number / Indication Status Generic Biosimilar Orphan Marketing Authorisation Marketing Refusal
Zentiva k.s. Pregabalin Zentiva k.s. pregabalin EMEA/H/C/004277
Neuropathic painPregabalin Zentiva k.s. is indicated for the treatment of peripheral and central neuropathic pain in adults.EpilepsyPregabalin Zentiva k.s. is indicated as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation.Generalised anxiety disorderPregabalin Zentiva k.s. is indicated for the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults.
Withdrawn yes no no 2017-02-27
Zentiva, k.s. Pregabalin Zentiva pregabalin EMEA/H/C/003900
Neuropathic pain, , , Pregabalin Zentiva is indicated for the treatment of peripheral and central neuropathic pain in adults., , , Epilepsy, , , Pregabalin Zentiva is indicated as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation., , , Generalised anxiety disorder, , , Pregabalin Zentiva is indicated for the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults., ,
Authorised yes no no 2015-07-17
Mylan S.A.S. Pregabalin Mylan Pharma pregabalin EMEA/H/C/003962
EpilepsyPregabalin Mylan Pharma is indicated as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation.Generalised Anxiety DisorderPregabalin Mylan Pharma is indicated for the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults.
Withdrawn yes no no 2015-06-25
Upjohn EESV Pregabalin Pfizer pregabalin EMEA/H/C/003880
Neuropathic painPregabalin Pfizer is indicated for the treatment of peripheral and central neuropathic pain in adults.EpilepsyPregabalin Pfizer is indicated as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation.Generalised Anxiety DisorderPregabalin Pfizer is indicated for the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults.
Authorised no no no 2014-04-10
Upjohn EESV Lyrica pregabalin EMEA/H/C/000546
Neuropathic painLyrica is indicated for the treatment of peripheral and central neuropathic pain in adults.EpilepsyLyrica is indicated as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation.Generalised anxiety disorderLyrica is indicated for the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults.
Authorised no no no 2004-07-05
Sandoz GmbH Pregabalin Sandoz GmbH pregabalin EMEA/H/C/004070
EpilepsyPregabalin Sandoz GmbH is indicated as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation.Generalised Anxiety DisorderPregabalin Sandoz GmbH is indicated for the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults.
Withdrawn yes no no 2015-06-19
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International Patents for LYRICA

See the table below for patents covering LYRICA around the world.

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
Mexico 9102241 ANALOGOS DE GABA Y DE ACIDO L-GLUTAMICO PARA TRATAMIENTO CONTRA ATAQUES. ⤷  Try a Trial
Poland 189872 ⤷  Try a Trial
Japan 3856816 ⤷  Try a Trial
Norway 325822 ⤷  Try a Trial
China 1223574 ⤷  Try a Trial
Japan H07508288 ⤷  Try a Trial
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for LYRICA

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
0641330 C00641330/01 Switzerland ⤷  Try a Trial FORMER REPRESENTANTIVE: E. BLUM AND CO. PATENTANWAELTE, CH
0641330 SPC/GB04/034 United Kingdom ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: PREGABALIN (S-(+)-4-AMINO-3(2-METHYLPROPYL)BUTANOIC ACID) OPTIONALLY IN THE FORM OF A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACTIVE SALT.; REGISTERED: UK EU/1/04/279/001 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/002 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/003 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/004 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/005 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/006 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/025 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/019 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/020 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/021 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/022 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/023 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/024 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/013 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/014 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/015 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/016 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/017 20040706; UK EU/1/04/279/018 20040706; UK EU/
0641330 300164 Netherlands ⤷  Try a Trial 300164, 20130518, EXPIRES: 20180517
0641330 SPC016/2004 Ireland ⤷  Try a Trial SPC016/2004: 20050803, EXPIRES: 20180517
0641330 2004C/022 Belgium ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: PREGABALIN; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/04/279/001 20040708
0641330 C300164 Netherlands ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: PREGABALINE, DESGEWENST IN DE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/04/279/001 20040706
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