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CIALIS Drug Patent Profile


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

Cialis is a drug marketed by Lilly and is included in one NDA.

The generic ingredient in CIALIS is tadalafil. There are twenty-five drug master file entries for this compound. Forty-six suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the tadalafil profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Cialis

A generic version of CIALIS was approved as tadalafil by TEVA PHARMS USA on May 22nd, 2018.

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Recent Clinical Trials for CIALIS

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SponsorPhase
University of ArizonaPhase 2
University of FloridaPhase 2/Phase 3
Dongkook Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Phase 3

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Pharmacology for CIALIS
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Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
CIALIS Tablets tadalafil 2.5 mg 021368 1 2008-10-14
CIALIS Tablets tadalafil 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg 021368 1 2007-11-21

US Patents and Regulatory Information for CIALIS

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Lilly CIALIS tadalafil TABLET;ORAL 021368-004 Jan 7, 2008 AB1 RX Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Lilly CIALIS tadalafil TABLET;ORAL 021368-003 Nov 21, 2003 AB1 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Lilly CIALIS tadalafil TABLET;ORAL 021368-001 Nov 21, 2003 AB1 RX Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Lilly CIALIS tadalafil TABLET;ORAL 021368-002 Nov 21, 2003 AB1 RX Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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Expired US Patents for CIALIS

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date Patent No. Patent Expiration
Lilly CIALIS tadalafil TABLET;ORAL 021368-003 Nov 21, 2003 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Lilly CIALIS tadalafil TABLET;ORAL 021368-002 Nov 21, 2003 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Lilly CIALIS tadalafil TABLET;ORAL 021368-004 Jan 7, 2008 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Lilly CIALIS tadalafil TABLET;ORAL 021368-001 Nov 21, 2003 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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EU/EMA Drug Approvals for CIALIS

Company Drugname Inn Product Number / Indication Status Generic Biosimilar Orphan Marketing Authorisation Marketing Refusal
Viatris Limited Talmanco (previously Tadalafil Generics) tadalafil EMEA/H/C/004297
Talmanco is indicated in adults for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) classified as WHO functional class II and III, to improve exercise capacity. Efficacy has been shown in idiopathic PAH (IPAH) and in PAH related to collagen vascular disease.
Authorised yes no no 2017-01-09
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V. Tadalafil Lilly tadalafil EMEA/H/C/004666
Treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult males.In order for tadalafil to be effective, sexual stimulation is required.Tadalafil Lilly is not indicated for use by women.Treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in adult males.
Authorised no no no 2017-03-22
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V. Adcirca (previously Tadalafil Lilly) tadalafil EMEA/H/C/001021
AdultsTreatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) classified as WHO functional class II and III, to improve exercise capacity (see section 5.1).Efficacy has been shown in idiopathic PAH (IPAH) and in PAH related to collagen vascular disease.Paediatric populationTreatment of paediatric patients aged 2 years and above with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) classified as WHO functional class II and III.
Authorised no no no 2008-10-01
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V. Cialis tadalafil EMEA/H/C/000436
Treatment of erectile dysfunction.In order for tadalafil to be effective, sexual stimulation is required.Cialis is not indicated for use by women.
Authorised no no no 2002-11-12
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for CIALIS

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
2101777 2016C/032 Belgium ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: AMBRISENTAN EN COMBINAISON AVEC LE TADALAFIL; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/08/451 20151125
2101777 93081 Luxembourg ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: AMBRISENTAN UTILISE EN TRAITEMENT COMBINE AVEC TADALAFIL; FRIST REGISTRATION: 20151125
0740668 03C0017 France ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: TADALAFIL; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/02/237/001-004 20021112
0740668 SPC004/2003 Ireland ⤷  Try a Trial SPC004/2003, 20040610, EXPIRES: 20171111
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