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What are the generic sources for lovastatin and what is the scope of patent protection?

Lovastatin is the generic ingredient in three branded drugs marketed by Azurity, Actavis Elizabeth, Aurobindo Pharma Usa, Carlsbad, Chartwell Rx, Corepharma, Epic Pharma Llc, Lupin, Sun Pharm Industries, Teva, and Merck, and is included in twelve NDAs. Additional information is available in the individual branded drug profile pages.

Summary for lovastatin
US Patents:0
Tradenames:3
Applicants:11
NDAs:12

US Patents and Regulatory Information for lovastatin

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Azurity ALTOPREV lovastatin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 021316-001 Jun 26, 2002 DISCN No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Azurity ALTOPREV lovastatin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 021316-002 Jun 26, 2002 DISCN Yes No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Azurity ALTOPREV lovastatin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 021316-003 Jun 26, 2002 DISCN Yes No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Azurity ALTOPREV lovastatin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 021316-004 Jun 26, 2002 DISCN Yes No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Actavis Elizabeth LOVASTATIN lovastatin TABLET;ORAL 075828-001 Dec 17, 2001 AB RX No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Actavis Elizabeth LOVASTATIN lovastatin TABLET;ORAL 075828-002 Dec 17, 2001 AB RX No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
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Expired US Patents for lovastatin

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date Patent No. Patent Expiration
Azurity ALTOPREV lovastatin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 021316-002 Jun 26, 2002 ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Azurity ALTOPREV lovastatin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 021316-001 Jun 26, 2002 ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Azurity ALTOPREV lovastatin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 021316-001 Jun 26, 2002 ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Azurity ALTOPREV lovastatin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 021316-004 Jun 26, 2002 ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Azurity ALTOPREV lovastatin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 021316-002 Jun 26, 2002 ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Azurity ALTOPREV lovastatin TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 021316-002 Jun 26, 2002 ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
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