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Last Updated: April 19, 2024

MEGACE Drug Patent Profile


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Which patents cover Megace, and what generic alternatives are available?

Megace is a drug marketed by Bristol Myers Squibb and Endo Pharms Inc and is included in three NDAs. There are five patents protecting this drug.

The generic ingredient in MEGACE is megestrol acetate. There are eighteen drug master file entries for this compound. Thirteen suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the megestrol acetate profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Megace

A generic version of MEGACE was approved as megestrol acetate by STRIDES PHARMA on August 8th, 1988.

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US Patents and Regulatory Information for MEGACE

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Bristol Myers Squibb MEGACE megestrol acetate SUSPENSION;ORAL 020264-001 Sep 10, 1993 DISCN Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Endo Pharms Inc MEGACE ES megestrol acetate SUSPENSION;ORAL 021778-001 Jul 5, 2005 AB RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Endo Pharms Inc MEGACE ES megestrol acetate SUSPENSION;ORAL 021778-001 Jul 5, 2005 AB RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Endo Pharms Inc MEGACE ES megestrol acetate SUSPENSION;ORAL 021778-001 Jul 5, 2005 AB RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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