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China: These 57 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry From 2026 - 2027

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These estimated drug patent expiration dates and generic entry opportunity dates are calculated from analysis of known patents covering drugs. Many factors can influence early or late generic entry. This information is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source. The methodology is described in this blog post.
When can BYDUREON (exenatide synthetic) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,479,287

Drug Price Trends for BYDUREON
BYDUREON is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab. There are seven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has three hundred and seven patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYDUREON

See drug price trends for BYDUREON.

The generic ingredient in BYDUREON is exenatide synthetic. There are seven drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the exenatide synthetic profile page.

When can BYDUREON (exenatide synthetic) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,145,773

Drug Price Trends for BYDUREON
BYDUREON is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab. There are seven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has three hundred and seven patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYDUREON

See drug price trends for BYDUREON.

The generic ingredient in BYDUREON is exenatide synthetic. There are seven drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the exenatide synthetic profile page.

When can FARXIGA (dapagliflozin) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,479,287

Drug Price Trends for FARXIGA
FARXIGA is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab. There are seventeen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Fourteen tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has four hundred and twenty-seven patent family members in fifty-three countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARXIGA

See drug price trends for FARXIGA.

The generic ingredient in FARXIGA is dapagliflozin. There are twenty-six drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the dapagliflozin profile page.

When can FARXIGA (dapagliflozin) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,145,773

Drug Price Trends for FARXIGA
FARXIGA is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab. There are seventeen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Fourteen tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has four hundred and twenty-seven patent family members in fifty-three countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARXIGA

See drug price trends for FARXIGA.

The generic ingredient in FARXIGA is dapagliflozin. There are twenty-six drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the dapagliflozin profile page.

When can QTERN (dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,479,287

Drug Price Trends for QTERN
QTERN is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab. There are seven patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has two hundred and fifty-six patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering QTERN

See drug price trends for QTERN.

The generic ingredient in QTERN is dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride. There are twenty-six drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride profile page.

When can QTERN (dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,145,773

Drug Price Trends for QTERN
QTERN is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab. There are seven patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has two hundred and fifty-six patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering QTERN

See drug price trends for QTERN.

The generic ingredient in QTERN is dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride. There are twenty-six drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride profile page.

When can EVOTAZ (atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,490,023
Patent Title: Modulators of pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutics

Drug Price Trends for EVOTAZ
EVOTAZ is a drug marketed by Bristol. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has three hundred and six patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EVOTAZ

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

The generic ingredient in EVOTAZ is atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat. There are twenty-five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat profile page.

When can EVOTAZ (atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,679,325
Patent Title: Modulators of pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutics

Drug Price Trends for EVOTAZ
EVOTAZ is a drug marketed by Bristol. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has three hundred and six patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EVOTAZ

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

The generic ingredient in EVOTAZ is atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat. There are twenty-five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat profile page.

When can EVOTAZ (atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,796,040
Patent Title: Modulators of pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutics

Drug Price Trends for EVOTAZ
EVOTAZ is a drug marketed by Bristol. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has three hundred and six patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EVOTAZ

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

The generic ingredient in EVOTAZ is atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat. There are twenty-five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat profile page.

When can EVOTAZ (atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,275,033
Patent Title: Modulators of pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutics

Drug Price Trends for EVOTAZ
EVOTAZ is a drug marketed by Bristol. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has three hundred and six patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EVOTAZ

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

The generic ingredient in EVOTAZ is atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat. There are twenty-five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat profile page.

When can EVOTAZ (atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,435,570
Patent Title: Modulators of pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutics

Drug Price Trends for EVOTAZ
EVOTAZ is a drug marketed by Bristol. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has three hundred and six patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EVOTAZ

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

The generic ingredient in EVOTAZ is atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat. There are twenty-five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat profile page.

When can OLYSIO (simeprevir sodium) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: simeprevir sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 102,627,639
Patent Title: Macrocydic inhibitors of hepatitis c virus.

OLYSIO is a drug marketed by Janssen Prods. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

This drug has sixty-four patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OLYSIO

See drug price trends for OLYSIO.

The generic ingredient in OLYSIO is simeprevir sodium. There is one drug master file entry for this API. Additional details are available on the simeprevir sodium profile page.

When can RELISTOR (methylnaltrexone bromide) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: methylnaltrexone bromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,405,031

Drug Price Trends for RELISTOR
RELISTOR is a drug marketed by Salix Pharms and SalixThere are twelve patents protecting this drug and three Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and twenty-four patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering RELISTOR

See drug price trends for RELISTOR.

The generic ingredient in RELISTOR is methylnaltrexone bromide. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the methylnaltrexone bromide profile page.

When can RELISTOR (methylnaltrexone bromide) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: methylnaltrexone bromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 102,846,613

Drug Price Trends for RELISTOR
RELISTOR is a drug marketed by Salix Pharms and SalixThere are twelve patents protecting this drug and three Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and twenty-four patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering RELISTOR

See drug price trends for RELISTOR.

The generic ingredient in RELISTOR is methylnaltrexone bromide. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the methylnaltrexone bromide profile page.

When can SALONPAS (menthol; methyl salicylate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: menthol; methyl salicylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,442,993
Patent Title: Adhesive preparation

SALONPAS is a drug marketed by Hisamitsu Pharm Co. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has twenty patent family members in sixteen countries.

The generic ingredient in SALONPAS is menthol; methyl salicylate. There are eighteen drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the menthol; methyl salicylate profile page.

When can DAKLINZA (daclatasvir dihydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: daclatasvir dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 11, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,558,059
Patent Title: Hepatitis c virus inhibitors

Drug Price Trends for DAKLINZA
DAKLINZA is a drug marketed by Bristol-myers Squibb. There are five patents protecting this drug.

This drug has ninety-three patent family members in thirty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering DAKLINZA

See drug price trends for DAKLINZA.

The generic ingredient in DAKLINZA is daclatasvir dihydrochloride. There are five drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the daclatasvir dihydrochloride profile page.

When can DAKLINZA (daclatasvir dihydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: daclatasvir dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 11, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 104,447,707
Patent Title: 丙型肝炎病毒抑制剂 (Hepatitis C virus inhibitors)

Drug Price Trends for DAKLINZA
DAKLINZA is a drug marketed by Bristol-myers Squibb. There are five patents protecting this drug.

This drug has ninety-three patent family members in thirty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering DAKLINZA

See drug price trends for DAKLINZA.

The generic ingredient in DAKLINZA is daclatasvir dihydrochloride. There are five drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the daclatasvir dihydrochloride profile page.

When can CREON (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,242,811
Patent Title: Controlled release pharmaceutical compositions for acid labile drugs

CREON is a drug marketed by

This drug has ninety-three patent family members in thirty-one countries.

See drug price trends for CREON.

The generic ingredient in CREON is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

When can CREON (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,242,812
Patent Title: Pancreatin micropellets suitable for enteric coating

CREON is a drug marketed by

This drug has ninety-three patent family members in thirty-one countries.

See drug price trends for CREON.

The generic ingredient in CREON is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

When can BRILINTA (ticagrelor) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ticagrelor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,505,754

Drug Price Trends for BRILINTA
BRILINTA is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca. There are two patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has sixty-two patent family members in thirty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BRILINTA

See drug price trends for BRILINTA.

The generic ingredient in BRILINTA is ticagrelor. There are twenty-one drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-seven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ticagrelor profile page.

When can OPSUMIT (macitentan) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: macitentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 29, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,511,365

OPSUMIT is a drug marketed by Actelion. There are five patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and one patent family members in thirty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OPSUMIT

See drug price trends for OPSUMIT.

The generic ingredient in OPSUMIT is macitentan. There are ten drug master file entries for this API. Twelve suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the macitentan profile page.

When can JYNARQUE (tolvaptan) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: tolvaptan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 01, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,273,017

JYNARQUE is a drug marketed by Otsuka. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has eighty-six patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering JYNARQUE

See drug price trends for JYNARQUE.

The generic ingredient in JYNARQUE is tolvaptan. There are eight drug master file entries for this API. Seven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tolvaptan profile page.

When can SAMSCA (tolvaptan) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: tolvaptan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 01, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,273,017

SAMSCA is a drug marketed by Otsuka. There are two patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.

This drug has eighty-six patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering SAMSCA

See drug price trends for SAMSCA.

The generic ingredient in SAMSCA is tolvaptan. There are eight drug master file entries for this API. Seven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tolvaptan profile page.

When can ESBRIET (pirfenidone) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,267,810

ESBRIET is a drug marketed by Legacy Pharma. There are twenty patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has two hundred and sixty-six patent family members in forty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ESBRIET

See drug price trends for ESBRIET.

The generic ingredient in ESBRIET is pirfenidone. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pirfenidone profile page.

When can ESBRIET (pirfenidone) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,393,607

ESBRIET is a drug marketed by Legacy Pharma. There are twenty patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has two hundred and sixty-six patent family members in forty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ESBRIET

See drug price trends for ESBRIET.

The generic ingredient in ESBRIET is pirfenidone. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pirfenidone profile page.

When can ESBRIET (pirfenidone) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,735,530

ESBRIET is a drug marketed by Legacy Pharma. There are twenty patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has two hundred and sixty-six patent family members in forty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ESBRIET

See drug price trends for ESBRIET.

The generic ingredient in ESBRIET is pirfenidone. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pirfenidone profile page.

When can ZUNVEYL (benzgalantamine gluconate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: benzgalantamine gluconate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,287,719
Patent Title: Cholinergic enhancers with improved blood-brain barrier permeability for the treatment of diseases accompanied by cognitive impairment

ZUNVEYL is a drug marketed by Alpha Cognition. There are four patents protecting this drug.

This drug has twenty-seven patent family members in eighteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ZUNVEYL

The generic ingredient in ZUNVEYL is benzgalantamine gluconate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the benzgalantamine gluconate profile page.

When can TYMLOS (abaloparatide) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: abaloparatide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 03, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,578,093
Patent Title: Method of drug delivery for bone anabolic protein

Drug Price Trends for TYMLOS
TYMLOS is a drug marketed by Radius. There are nine patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-six patent family members in twenty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TYMLOS

See drug price trends for TYMLOS.

The generic ingredient in TYMLOS is abaloparatide. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the abaloparatide profile page.

When can COTELLIC (cobimetinib fumarate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: cobimetinib fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,365,676

COTELLIC is a drug marketed by Genentech Inc. There are seven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has two hundred and seven patent family members in forty-six countries.

See drug price trends for COTELLIC.

The generic ingredient in COTELLIC is cobimetinib fumarate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cobimetinib fumarate profile page.

When can COTELLIC (cobimetinib fumarate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: cobimetinib fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,524,392

COTELLIC is a drug marketed by Genentech Inc. There are seven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has two hundred and seven patent family members in forty-six countries.

See drug price trends for COTELLIC.

The generic ingredient in COTELLIC is cobimetinib fumarate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cobimetinib fumarate profile page.

When can COTELLIC (cobimetinib fumarate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: cobimetinib fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 104,892,582

COTELLIC is a drug marketed by Genentech Inc. There are seven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has two hundred and seven patent family members in forty-six countries.

See drug price trends for COTELLIC.

The generic ingredient in COTELLIC is cobimetinib fumarate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cobimetinib fumarate profile page.

When can COTELLIC (cobimetinib fumarate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: cobimetinib fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 109,053,523

COTELLIC is a drug marketed by Genentech Inc. There are seven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has two hundred and seven patent family members in forty-six countries.

See drug price trends for COTELLIC.

The generic ingredient in COTELLIC is cobimetinib fumarate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cobimetinib fumarate profile page.

When can COTELLIC (cobimetinib fumarate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: cobimetinib fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 110,668,988

COTELLIC is a drug marketed by Genentech Inc. There are seven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has two hundred and seven patent family members in forty-six countries.

See drug price trends for COTELLIC.

The generic ingredient in COTELLIC is cobimetinib fumarate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cobimetinib fumarate profile page.

When can BEVYXXA (betrixaban) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: betrixaban
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,304,971
Patent Title: Pharmaceutical salts and polymorphs of n- (5-chl0r0-2-pyridinyl) -2- [ [4- [ (dimethylamino) iminomethyl] benzoyl] amino] -5-meth oxy-benzamide, a factor xa inhibitor

BEVYXXA is a drug marketed by Portola Pharms Inc. There are five patents protecting this drug.

This drug has sixty-seven patent family members in twenty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BEVYXXA

See drug price trends for BEVYXXA.

The generic ingredient in BEVYXXA is betrixaban. Additional details are available on the betrixaban profile page.

When can ENTRESTO SPRINKLE (sacubitril; valsartan) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: sacubitril; valsartan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 102,702,119
Patent Title: Pharmaceutical combinations of an angiotensin receptor antagonist and an NEP inhibitor

Drug Price Trends for ENTRESTO SPRINKLE
ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and eight patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ENTRESTO SPRINKLE

See drug price trends for ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

The generic ingredient in ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is sacubitril; valsartan. There are eleven drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the sacubitril; valsartan profile page.

When can PYLARIFY (piflufolastat f-18) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: piflufolastat f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,778,910

PYLARIFY is a drug marketed by Progenics Pharms Inc and AphelionThere are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and sixteen patent family members in twenty-seven countries.

See drug price trends for PYLARIFY.

The generic ingredient in PYLARIFY is piflufolastat f-18. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the piflufolastat f-18 profile page.

When can PYLARIFY (piflufolastat f-18) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: piflufolastat f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,922,998

PYLARIFY is a drug marketed by Progenics Pharms Inc and AphelionThere are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and sixteen patent family members in twenty-seven countries.

See drug price trends for PYLARIFY.

The generic ingredient in PYLARIFY is piflufolastat f-18. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the piflufolastat f-18 profile page.

When can PYLARIFY TRUVU (piflufolastat f-18) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: piflufolastat f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,778,910

PYLARIFY TRUVU is a drug marketed by Aphelion. There are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and sixteen patent family members in twenty-seven countries.

The generic ingredient in PYLARIFY TRUVU is piflufolastat f-18. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the piflufolastat f-18 profile page.

When can PYLARIFY TRUVU (piflufolastat f-18) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: piflufolastat f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,922,998

PYLARIFY TRUVU is a drug marketed by Aphelion. There are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and sixteen patent family members in twenty-seven countries.

The generic ingredient in PYLARIFY TRUVU is piflufolastat f-18. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the piflufolastat f-18 profile page.

When can KORSUVA (difelikefalin acetate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,535,336

KORSUVA is a drug marketed by Vifor Intl. There are twelve patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-three patent family members in twenty-seven countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KORSUVA

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The generic ingredient in KORSUVA is difelikefalin acetate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the difelikefalin acetate profile page.

When can KORSUVA (difelikefalin acetate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,627,049

KORSUVA is a drug marketed by Vifor Intl. There are twelve patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-three patent family members in twenty-seven countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KORSUVA

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The generic ingredient in KORSUVA is difelikefalin acetate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the difelikefalin acetate profile page.

When can ZTALMY (ganaxolone) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ganaxolone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 106,667,918

ZTALMY is a drug marketed by Immedica Pharma. There are eleven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has forty-nine patent family members in sixteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ZTALMY

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The generic ingredient in ZTALMY is ganaxolone. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ganaxolone profile page.

When can SIRTURO (bedaquiline fumarate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: bedaquiline fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,547,904

SIRTURO is a drug marketed by Janssen Therap. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in thirty-nine countries.

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The generic ingredient in SIRTURO is bedaquiline fumarate. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bedaquiline fumarate profile page.

When can SIRTURO (bedaquiline fumarate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: bedaquiline fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 105,012,303

SIRTURO is a drug marketed by Janssen Therap. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in thirty-nine countries.

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The generic ingredient in SIRTURO is bedaquiline fumarate. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bedaquiline fumarate profile page.

When can ZYKADIA (ceritinib) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,616,895

ZYKADIA is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

This drug has three hundred and twenty-two patent family members in fifty-six countries.

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The generic ingredient in ZYKADIA is ceritinib. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ceritinib profile page.

When can ZYKADIA (ceritinib) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,641,816

ZYKADIA is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

This drug has three hundred and twenty-two patent family members in fifty-six countries.

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The generic ingredient in ZYKADIA is ceritinib. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ceritinib profile page.

When can ZYKADIA (ceritinib) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,641,833

ZYKADIA is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

This drug has three hundred and twenty-two patent family members in fifty-six countries.

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The generic ingredient in ZYKADIA is ceritinib. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ceritinib profile page.

When can ICLUSIG (ponatinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ponatinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,389,338

ICLUSIG is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa. There are six patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and nine patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ICLUSIG

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The generic ingredient in ICLUSIG is ponatinib hydrochloride. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ponatinib hydrochloride profile page.

When can EPSOLAY (benzoyl peroxide) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 01, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,754,677
Patent Title: Method for preparing particles comprising metal oxide coating and particles with metal oxide coating

Drug Price Trends for EPSOLAY
EPSOLAY is a drug marketed by Mayne Pharma. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has fifty-one patent family members in fifteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EPSOLAY

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The generic ingredient in EPSOLAY is benzoyl peroxide. There are seventeen drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the benzoyl peroxide profile page.

When can LEXISCAN (regadenoson) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: regadenoson
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 02, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,379,073
Patent Title: Process for preparing an a2a-adenosine receptor agonist and its polymorphs

LEXISCAN is a drug marketed by Astellas. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in eighteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering LEXISCAN

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The generic ingredient in LEXISCAN is regadenoson. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. Sixteen suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the regadenoson profile page.

When can PANCREAZE (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,686,943

PANCREAZE is a drug marketed by

This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in eighteen countries.

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The generic ingredient in PANCREAZE is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Sixteen suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

When can PANCREAZE (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,933,555

PANCREAZE is a drug marketed by

This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in eighteen countries.

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The generic ingredient in PANCREAZE is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Sixteen suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

When can ZENPEP (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,686,943

ZENPEP is a drug marketed by

This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in eighteen countries.

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The generic ingredient in ZENPEP is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Sixteen suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

When can ZENPEP (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,933,555

ZENPEP is a drug marketed by

This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in eighteen countries.

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The generic ingredient in ZENPEP is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Sixteen suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

When can SPRAVATO (esketamine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: esketamine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,466,364
Patent Title: Intranasal administration of ketamine to treat depression

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SPRAVATO is a drug marketed by Janssen Pharms. There are seven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has sixty-two patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering SPRAVATO

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The generic ingredient in SPRAVATO is esketamine hydrochloride. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the esketamine hydrochloride profile page.

When can XENLETA (lefamulin acetate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: lefamulin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 104,211,624

XENLETA is a drug marketed by Hong Kong. There are four patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and twenty patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XENLETA

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The generic ingredient in XENLETA is lefamulin acetate. Additional details are available on the lefamulin acetate profile page.

When can VARUBI (rolapitant hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: rolapitant hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 04, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 102,276,606

VARUBI is a drug marketed by Tersera. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and fifty-eight patent family members in thirty-five countries.

The generic ingredient in VARUBI is rolapitant hydrochloride. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the rolapitant hydrochloride profile page.

When can INLYTA (axitinib) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: axitinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 05, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,679,356
Patent Title: Novel crystalline forms of a vegf-r inhibitor

INLYTA is a drug marketed by Pf Prism Cv. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering INLYTA

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The generic ingredient in INLYTA is axitinib. There are four drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the axitinib profile page.

When can INLYTA (axitinib) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: axitinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 05, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,626,739
Patent Title: Crystalline forms of 6- [2- (methylcarbamoyl) phenylsulfanyl] -3-e- [2- (pyridin-2-yl) ethenyl] indazole suitable for the treatment of abnormal cell growth in mammals

INLYTA is a drug marketed by Pf Prism Cv. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering INLYTA

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The generic ingredient in INLYTA is axitinib. There are four drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the axitinib profile page.

When can SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED) (ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 09, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,460,489
Patent Title: Modulators of atp-binding cassette transporters

SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED) is a drug marketed by Vertex Pharms Inc. There are twenty-six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has four hundred and twenty-eight patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED)

The generic ingredient in SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED) is ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor profile page.

When can SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED) (ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 09, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,254,177
Patent Title: Modulators of atp-binding cassette transporters

SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED) is a drug marketed by Vertex Pharms Inc. There are twenty-six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has four hundred and twenty-eight patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED)

The generic ingredient in SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED) is ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor profile page.

When can QVAR REDIHALER (beclomethasone dipropionate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: beclomethasone dipropionate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 11, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,657,829

Drug Price Trends for QVAR REDIHALER
QVAR REDIHALER is a drug marketed by Norton Waterford. There are seventeen patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has two hundred and seventy-eight patent family members in twenty-seven countries. There has been litigation on patents covering QVAR REDIHALER

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The generic ingredient in QVAR REDIHALER is beclomethasone dipropionate. There are twenty drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the beclomethasone dipropionate profile page.

When can TRADJENTA (linagliptin) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: linagliptin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 30, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,437,493

Drug Price Trends for TRADJENTA
TRADJENTA is a drug marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim. There are ten patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Three tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has three hundred and eighty-one patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TRADJENTA

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The generic ingredient in TRADJENTA is linagliptin. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the linagliptin profile page.

When can PROMACTA (eltrombopag olamine) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,686,930
Patent Title: Novel pharmaceutical composition

PROMACTA is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are six patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.

This drug has one hundred and thirty-five patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering PROMACTA

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The generic ingredient in PROMACTA is eltrombopag olamine. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the eltrombopag olamine profile page.

When can PROMACTA (eltrombopag olamine) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 102,688,207
Patent Title: Novel pharmaceutical composition

PROMACTA is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are six patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.

This drug has one hundred and thirty-five patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering PROMACTA

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The generic ingredient in PROMACTA is eltrombopag olamine. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the eltrombopag olamine profile page.

When can PROMACTA (eltrombopag olamine) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 102,697,745
Patent Title: Novel pharmaceutical composition

PROMACTA is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are six patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.

This drug has one hundred and thirty-five patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering PROMACTA

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The generic ingredient in PROMACTA is eltrombopag olamine. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the eltrombopag olamine profile page.

When can ICLUSIG (ponatinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ponatinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 08, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,490,053

ICLUSIG is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa. There are six patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and nine patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ICLUSIG

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The generic ingredient in ICLUSIG is ponatinib hydrochloride. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ponatinib hydrochloride profile page.

When can ICLUSIG (ponatinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ponatinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 08, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,435,595

ICLUSIG is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa. There are six patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and nine patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ICLUSIG

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The generic ingredient in ICLUSIG is ponatinib hydrochloride. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ponatinib hydrochloride profile page.

When can ICLUSIG (ponatinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ponatinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 08, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,467,385

ICLUSIG is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa. There are six patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and nine patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ICLUSIG

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The generic ingredient in ICLUSIG is ponatinib hydrochloride. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ponatinib hydrochloride profile page.

When can VRAYLAR (cariprazine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: cariprazine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 11, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,679,315

Drug Price Trends for VRAYLAR
VRAYLAR is a drug marketed by Abbvie. There are five patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and twenty-one patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering VRAYLAR

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The generic ingredient in VRAYLAR is cariprazine hydrochloride. There are two drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cariprazine hydrochloride profile page.

When can SIGNIFOR LAR (pasireotide pamoate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: pasireotide pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 24, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,677,965

SIGNIFOR LAR is a drug marketed by Recordati Rare. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and twenty-one patent family members in forty-two countries.

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The generic ingredient in SIGNIFOR LAR is pasireotide pamoate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pasireotide pamoate profile page.

When can TRELSTAR (triptorelin pamoate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,677,959
Patent Title: Slow release pharmaceutical composition made of microparticles

TRELSTAR is a drug marketed by Verity. There is one patent protecting this drug.

This drug has forty-seven patent family members in thirty-two countries.

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The generic ingredient in TRELSTAR is triptorelin pamoate. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the triptorelin pamoate profile page.

When can TRIPTODUR KIT (triptorelin pamoate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,677,959
Patent Title: Slow release pharmaceutical composition made of microparticles

TRIPTODUR KIT is a drug marketed by Azurity. There is one patent protecting this drug.

This drug has forty-seven patent family members in thirty-two countries.

The generic ingredient in TRIPTODUR KIT is triptorelin pamoate. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the triptorelin pamoate profile page.

When can JAKAFI (ruxolitinib phosphate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,932,582
Patent Title: Salts of the janus kinase inhibitor (r)-3-(4-(7h-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1h-pyrazol-1-yl)-3-cyclopentylpropanenitrile

JAKAFI is a drug marketed by Incyte Corp. There are eight patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has two hundred and thirty-six patent family members in forty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering JAKAFI

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The generic ingredient in JAKAFI is ruxolitinib phosphate. There are two drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ruxolitinib phosphate profile page.

When can JAKAFI (ruxolitinib phosphate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,524,509
Patent Title: Salts of the janus kinase inhibitor (r)-3-(4-(7h-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1h-pyrazol-1-yl)-3-cyclopentylpropanenitrile

JAKAFI is a drug marketed by Incyte Corp. There are eight patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has two hundred and thirty-six patent family members in forty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering JAKAFI

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The generic ingredient in JAKAFI is ruxolitinib phosphate. There are two drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ruxolitinib phosphate profile page.

When can TRINTELLIX (vortioxetine hydrobromide) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: vortioxetine hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 15, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 102,614,179
Patent Title: 1- [2- (2,4-dimethylphenylsulfanyl)-phenyl] piperazine as a compound with combined serotonin reuptake, 5-ht3 and 5-ht1a activity for the treatment of cognitive impairment

Drug Price Trends for TRINTELLIX
TRINTELLIX is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa. There are ten patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Three tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has two hundred and seventeen patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TRINTELLIX

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The generic ingredient in TRINTELLIX is vortioxetine hydrobromide. There are sixteen drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the vortioxetine hydrobromide profile page.

When can KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,711,254
Patent Title: Synthetic bile acid composition, method, and preparation

KYBELLA is a drug marketed by Abbvie. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one hundred and forty-six patent family members in thirty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KYBELLA

The generic ingredient in KYBELLA is deoxycholic acid. There are thirty-three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the deoxycholic acid profile page.

When can KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 106,083,969
Patent Title: 合成胆汁酸组合物、方法和制剂 (Synthetic bile acid composition, method, and preparation)

KYBELLA is a drug marketed by Abbvie. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one hundred and forty-six patent family members in thirty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KYBELLA

The generic ingredient in KYBELLA is deoxycholic acid. There are thirty-three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the deoxycholic acid profile page.

When can KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 106,146,594
Patent Title: 合成胆汁酸组合物、方法和制剂 (Synthetic bile acid composition, method, and preparation)

KYBELLA is a drug marketed by Abbvie. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one hundred and forty-six patent family members in thirty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KYBELLA

The generic ingredient in KYBELLA is deoxycholic acid. There are thirty-three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the deoxycholic acid profile page.

When can KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 108,191,940
Patent Title: 合成胆汁酸组合物、方法和制剂 (Synthetic bile acid composition, method, and preparation)

KYBELLA is a drug marketed by Abbvie. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one hundred and forty-six patent family members in thirty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KYBELLA

The generic ingredient in KYBELLA is deoxycholic acid. There are thirty-three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the deoxycholic acid profile page.

When can CARDAMYST (etripamil) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: etripamil
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,754,678
Patent Title: Short acting phenylalkylamine calcium channel blockers and uses thereof

CARDAMYST is a drug marketed by Milestone Pharms Usa. There are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has sixty-six patent family members in twenty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering CARDAMYST

The generic ingredient in CARDAMYST is etripamil. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the etripamil profile page.

When can BYFAVO (remimazolam besylate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: remimazolam besylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,501,019
Patent Title: Short-acting benzodiazepine salts and their polymorphic forms

BYFAVO is a drug marketed by Acacia. There are eleven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-three patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYFAVO

See drug price trends for BYFAVO.

The generic ingredient in BYFAVO is remimazolam besylate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the remimazolam besylate profile page.

When can BYFAVO (remimazolam besylate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: remimazolam besylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,288,834
Patent Title: Short-acting benzodiazepine salts and their polymorphic forms

BYFAVO is a drug marketed by Acacia. There are eleven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-three patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYFAVO

See drug price trends for BYFAVO.

The generic ingredient in BYFAVO is remimazolam besylate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the remimazolam besylate profile page.

When can BYFAVO (remimazolam besylate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: remimazolam besylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 104,059,071
Patent Title: Short-acting Benzodiazepine Salts And Their Polymorphic Forms

BYFAVO is a drug marketed by Acacia. There are eleven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-three patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYFAVO

See drug price trends for BYFAVO.

The generic ingredient in BYFAVO is remimazolam besylate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the remimazolam besylate profile page.

When can BYFAVO (remimazolam besylate) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: remimazolam besylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 104,059,072
Patent Title: Short-acting Benzodiazepine Salts And Their Polymorphic Forms

BYFAVO is a drug marketed by Acacia. There are eleven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-three patent family members in twenty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYFAVO

See drug price trends for BYFAVO.

The generic ingredient in BYFAVO is remimazolam besylate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the remimazolam besylate profile page.

When can TWIRLA (ethinyl estradiol; levonorgestrel) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol; levonorgestrel
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,801,321
Patent Title: Dermal delivery device with in situ seal

Drug Price Trends for TWIRLA
TWIRLA is a drug marketed by Agile. There are three patents protecting this drug. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has nineteen patent family members in twelve countries.

See drug price trends for TWIRLA.

The generic ingredient in TWIRLA is ethinyl estradiol; levonorgestrel. There are twenty-six drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ethinyl estradiol; levonorgestrel profile page.

When can EPIDUO (adapalene; benzoyl peroxide) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,541,320
Patent Title: Combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions

Drug Price Trends for EPIDUO
EPIDUO is a drug marketed by Galderma Labs Lp and Galderma LabsThere are three patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.

This drug has thirty-five patent family members in twenty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EPIDUO

See drug price trends for EPIDUO.

The generic ingredient in EPIDUO is adapalene; benzoyl peroxide. There are twelve drug master file entries for this API. Twelve suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the adapalene; benzoyl peroxide profile page.

When can EPIDUO FORTE (adapalene; benzoyl peroxide) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,541,320
Patent Title: Combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions

Drug Price Trends for EPIDUO FORTE
EPIDUO FORTE is a drug marketed by Galderma Labs.

This drug has thirty-five patent family members in twenty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EPIDUO FORTE

See drug price trends for EPIDUO FORTE.

The generic ingredient in EPIDUO FORTE is adapalene; benzoyl peroxide. There are twelve drug master file entries for this API. Twelve suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the adapalene; benzoyl peroxide profile page.

When can TEPMETKO (tepotinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: tepotinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,687,857
Patent Title: Pyridazinone derivates

TEPMETKO is a drug marketed by Emd Serono Inc. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

This drug has seventy-nine patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TEPMETKO

See drug price trends for TEPMETKO.

The generic ingredient in TEPMETKO is tepotinib hydrochloride. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tepotinib hydrochloride profile page.

When can KAZANO (alogliptin benzoate; metformin hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: alogliptin benzoate; metformin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,801,351
Patent Title: Solid preparation comprising alogliptin and metformin hydrochloride

Drug Price Trends for KAZANO
KAZANO is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has ninety patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KAZANO

See drug price trends for KAZANO.

The generic ingredient in KAZANO is alogliptin benzoate; metformin hydrochloride. There are ten drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the alogliptin benzoate; metformin hydrochloride profile page.

When can MULPLETA (lusutrombopag) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: lusutrombopag
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 31, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,393,678
Patent Title: Pharmaceutical composition containing optically active compound having thrombopoietin receptor agonist activity and intermediate thereof

MULPLETA is a drug marketed by Vancocin Italia. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has forty-one patent family members in twenty countries.

See drug price trends for MULPLETA.

The generic ingredient in MULPLETA is lusutrombopag. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the lusutrombopag profile page.

When can MULPLETA (lusutrombopag) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: lusutrombopag
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 31, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,396,313
Patent Title: Pharmaceutical composition containing optically active compound having thrombopoietin receptor agonist activity and intermediate thereof

MULPLETA is a drug marketed by Vancocin Italia. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has forty-one patent family members in twenty countries.

See drug price trends for MULPLETA.

The generic ingredient in MULPLETA is lusutrombopag. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the lusutrombopag profile page.

When can MULPLETA (lusutrombopag) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: lusutrombopag
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 31, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,450,110
Patent Title: Pharmaceutical composition containing optically active compound having thrombopoietin receptor agonist activity and intermediate thereof

MULPLETA is a drug marketed by Vancocin Italia. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has forty-one patent family members in twenty countries.

See drug price trends for MULPLETA.

The generic ingredient in MULPLETA is lusutrombopag. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the lusutrombopag profile page.

When can WINLEVI (clascoterone) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: clascoterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,743,316
Patent Title: Enzymatic process for obtaining 17 alpha-monoesters of cortexolone and/or its 9,11-dehydroderivatives

Drug Price Trends for WINLEVI
WINLEVI is a drug marketed by Sun Pharm. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

This drug has ninety-four patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering WINLEVI

See drug price trends for WINLEVI.

The generic ingredient in WINLEVI is clascoterone. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the clascoterone profile page.

When can WINLEVI (clascoterone) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: clascoterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 103,450,304
Patent Title: Enzymatic process for obtaining 17 alpha-monoesters of cortexolone and/or its 9,11-dehydroderivatives

Drug Price Trends for WINLEVI
WINLEVI is a drug marketed by Sun Pharm. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

This drug has ninety-four patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering WINLEVI

See drug price trends for WINLEVI.

The generic ingredient in WINLEVI is clascoterone. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the clascoterone profile page.

When can WINLEVI (clascoterone) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: clascoterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 104,861,023
Patent Title: 用于获得11‑脱氧皮醇的17α‑单酯和/或其9,11‑脱氢衍生物的酶法 (Enzymatic Process For Obtaining 17 Alpha-monoesters Of Cortexolone And/or Its 9,11-dehydroderivatives)

Drug Price Trends for WINLEVI
WINLEVI is a drug marketed by Sun Pharm. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

This drug has ninety-four patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering WINLEVI

See drug price trends for WINLEVI.

The generic ingredient in WINLEVI is clascoterone. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the clascoterone profile page.

When can INTRAROSA (prasterone) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: prasterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 101,861,152

Drug Price Trends for INTRAROSA
INTRAROSA is a drug marketed by Millicent. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in thirty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering INTRAROSA

See drug price trends for INTRAROSA.

The generic ingredient in INTRAROSA is prasterone. There are seven drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the prasterone profile page.

When can INTRAROSA (prasterone) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: prasterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 102,861,335

Drug Price Trends for INTRAROSA
INTRAROSA is a drug marketed by Millicent. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in thirty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering INTRAROSA

See drug price trends for INTRAROSA.

The generic ingredient in INTRAROSA is prasterone. There are seven drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the prasterone profile page.

When can INTRAROSA (prasterone) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: prasterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 109,893,526

Drug Price Trends for INTRAROSA
INTRAROSA is a drug marketed by Millicent. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in thirty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering INTRAROSA

See drug price trends for INTRAROSA.

The generic ingredient in INTRAROSA is prasterone. There are seven drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the prasterone profile page.

When can LOCAMETZ (gallium ga-68 gozetotide) generic drug versions launch in China?

Generic name: gallium ga-68 gozetotide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 17, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: China Patent 102,014,956

LOCAMETZ is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-five patent family members in sixteen countries.

See drug price trends for LOCAMETZ.

The generic ingredient in LOCAMETZ is gallium ga-68 gozetotide. There are sixteen drug master file entries for this API. Six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the gallium ga-68 gozetotide profile page.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

China Branded and Generic Drug Markets Assessment, Regulatory Opportunities, Challenges, and Patent/Exclusivity Risks

China’s branded and generic medicines market is large, fast-growing, and structurally shaped by centralized procurement (VBP), NRDL access, and an evolving IP enforcement and registration framework. Branded leaders face revenue compression from bid-based price cuts, channel leverage from centralized tenders, and tighter label and prescribing dynamics. Generic entrants face accelerated competition but must clear bioequivalence, patent and exclusivity barriers, and jurisdiction-specific regulatory scrutiny under NMPA. The main regulatory opportunities cluster around (1) clinical development optimization for China-specific approvals, (2) lifecycle management strategies that withstand patent challenges, and (3) contract and manufacturing partnerships aligned to NMPA expectations for consistency, validation, and quality systems.


How big are China’s branded vs generic drug markets, and what’s driving volume vs price?

China’s drug market is dominated by volume growth and policy-driven price declines. Branded revenue typically erodes faster than volume as VBP expands, while generics gain share through procurement wins and NRDL listings.

Key structural forces affecting branded pricing

  • Centralized volume-based procurement (VBP) and negotiated price ceilings: branded products often lose tender share when generics win or when price caps tighten.
  • NRDL listings and access pathways: branded launches that secure NRDL can command initial volume, but follow-on competition and periodic price negotiations can reduce net revenue per unit.
  • Reimbursement dynamics: provincial formularies and hospital formularies increasingly align to national reimbursement lists, limiting protected territory for brands.

Key structural forces affecting generic adoption

  • ME-bioequivalence expectations: generics compete on BE, manufacturing, and dossier quality.
  • Consistent manufacturing and comparability: regulators scrutinize process control, impurity profiles, and batch-to-batch comparability.
  • Procurement economics: generics can scale rapidly after procurement success, turning regulatory “approval” into commercial “access.”

What regulatory pathways does NMPA use for branded and generic drug approval?

China’s registration system provides multiple tracks that can materially change timelines and probability of approval for branded and generic products.

Core NMPA approval tracks

  • New Drug Application (NDA) for innovative drugs: clinical dataset requirements and CMC validation are central.
  • Generic drug registration: BE studies and quality comparability are key, with waivers possible for specific drug classes or clinical/analytical justifications.
  • Supplementary applications: line extensions (new indication, new dosage form, new strength) and CMC changes.

BE and quality standards

  • Generic approval is typically contingent on:
    • Pharmacokinetic BE (fasted/fed design where relevant)
    • Analytical method validation and impurity control
    • Stability and dissolution consistency

Regulatory timing realities

  • Dossier quality and CMC completeness drive review speed.
  • Rework cycles tied to BE bridging, sampling design, or stability/impurity documentation can extend timelines even after initial acceptance.

How does NRDL listing and VBP procurement reshape branded revenues and generic launches?

NRDL and VBP determine whether approvals translate into commercial scale.

NRDL listing effects

  • Branded: secures reimbursed status and improves access for hospitals aligned to national reimbursement.
  • Generics: NRDL access is often the gateway to procurement volume, especially for drugs already commoditized by price competition.

VBP procurement effects

  • Brands: bid pressure and tender eligibility can reduce net price even when the brand keeps clinical position.
  • Generics: procurement offers a commercial “on-ramp” but raises operational requirements for supply assurance and low-cost manufacturing.

Commercial implication

  • A generic can be “approved” but still fail commercially if it misses procurement eligibility, cannot match price requirements, or cannot supply volume reliably.

What patents protect China branded drugs, and how do Chinese IP and drug exclusivity interact?

Patent risk is a major gating factor for generic entry even when NMPA approval is possible. Enforcement and litigation practices have evolved, with courts and administrative systems increasingly engaged in IP-related disputes.

Patent categories relevant to market exclusivity and generic challenge

  • Compound patents: active ingredient structure, stereochemistry, salts, polymorphs
  • Composition of matter: fixed-dose combinations, dosage forms, formulations
  • Method-of-use: specific indications or dosing regimens
  • Manufacturing and process patents: synthesis routes, crystallization controls, formulation manufacturing
  • Polymorph and solid-state patents: key for generics if the innovator claims specific polymorphic forms

Regulatory linkage to patent disputes

  • China has mechanisms that can delay generic commercialization when patents are asserted.
  • Generic applicants face:
    • patent landscape complexity across jurisdictions
    • risk of injunctions or enforcement actions
    • settlement-driven exclusivity extensions

When does China branded and generic exclusivity end, and what triggers entry risk?

Exclusivity timelines in China combine regulatory exclusivity concepts, patent terms, and procurement economics. Entry risk increases when multiple barriers fall away, not when any single date passes.

Common end-of-exclusivity triggers

  • Patent expiry (compound or composition of matter)
  • Lapse or invalidation of asserted patents
  • End of regulatory data exclusivity where applicable
  • Settlement agreements reaching term end
  • NRDL repricing cycles that reduce barriers to substitutes

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Market entry risk peaks when the last blocking patent (compound or formulation) expires or is cleared and the generic can secure procurement eligibility at an economically viable price point.


Which formulations are protected by patents in China, and what dosage forms are most vulnerable?

Formulation and solid-state patents often determine whether generics can launch promptly after compound expiry.

High-risk formulation IP areas

  • Controlled-release and sustained-release matrices
  • Fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) with specific ratios
  • Specific polymorph/crystal forms
  • Co-crystals and solvates claims
  • Stability-driven formulation compositions tied to impurity profiles

Dosage forms that affect generic feasibility

  • Oral solid forms with proprietary crystal form or dissolution control can require extensive development and analytic comparability.
  • Complex inhalation or biologic delivery systems face heavier CMC barriers, increasing time-to-market.

What generic entry risks exist for China when innovators file patent assertions?

Generic launch risk is driven by patent coverage breadth, enforcement likelihood, and settlement behavior.

Practical entry-risk channels

  • Blocking patents across multiple families: compound + solid state + formulation + method-of-use
  • Multiple asserted jurisdictions and enforcement forums
  • High-cost BE and CMC bridging for alternative crystalline forms
  • Supply chain constraints for procurement at lowest prices

Commercial impact

Even with NMPA approval, post-approval commercialization can be delayed by enforcement and negotiated entry carve-outs.


How strong is the patent estate for China generics challengers, and how many patents typically block a launch?

Blocking estates often include several overlapping IP layers. The number of asserted patents can vary widely by molecule vintage, but the most common pattern is multi-dimensional coverage.

Typical estate shape

  • 1 compound family (often broad)
  • 1–3 solid-state or polymorph/form
  • 1–3 formulation or delivery system patents
  • 1–2 method-of-use or dosing regimen patents
  • additional process patents if manufacturing is non-trivial

How companies use this

  • Innovators negotiate settlements with carve-outs tied to:
    • launch time
    • product-specific scope
    • manufacturing or formulation constraints

What patent litigation affects China generic launches, and how do settlements change timing?

Patent disputes can delay commercialization through court outcomes or negotiated agreements.

Settlement patterns that shift launch dates

  • Agreed launch deferrals for specific strengths or formulations
  • Narrower claim scopes limiting generic to certain forms
  • Supply and distribution terms that limit competitive substitution
  • Non-infringement admissions paired with modified product design

Commercial outcome

Settlements often trade litigation uncertainty for predictable timing, but can raise entry barriers if they require product changes.


What is the Orange Book status of drugs in China, and what replaces it for patent linkage?

China’s system differs from the US Orange Book. Patent status is managed through Chinese regulatory and legal frameworks rather than an identical Orange Book listing mechanism.

Regulatory linkage equivalent (operational view)

  • Patent assertions and dispute resolution affect generics’ commercialization even if NMPA review proceeds on a technical basis.
  • Market access timing hinges on whether a generic can enter procurement without triggering enforcement.

(This section is intentionally framework-focused rather than listing US-style Orange Book entries, which are not the controlling model for China.)


How do China regulatory submissions differ for branded lifecycle management vs generic maintenance?

Branded lifecycle management and generic maintenance differ in their core regulatory objectives.

Branded lifecycle management priorities

  • New indications aligned with NRDL evidence standards
  • Dosage form changes that preserve IP while expanding patient reach
  • CMC optimization that avoids narrowing protection coverage

Generic maintenance priorities

  • BE and analytical equivalence
  • CMC consistency and comparability
  • Post-approval variation filings that do not trigger re-review or supply disruptions

Which companies are positioned to benefit from China’s branded and generic regulatory opportunities?

The opportunity set is concentrated in organizations that can execute on three simultaneous fronts: dossier excellence, manufacturing readiness, and IP-aware product design.

Who wins under current conditions

  • Innovative sponsors with NRDL-capable clinical packages and pricing strategy
  • Generic developers with strong CMC systems and BE execution discipline
  • Contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) that can support scale-up to procurement volumes

Competitive dynamics

  • Procurement winners are typically those with best-in-class cost-to-quality performance.
  • Brands often remain strong where:
    • alternatives are clinically non-substitutable
    • formularies preserve clinician preference
    • reimbursement rules lag behind substitutes

How does China’s biosimilar environment change branded vs generic competitive balance?

Biosimilars introduce a different risk profile than small-molecule generics, with higher CMC complexity and longer development cycles.

Biosimilar key bottlenecks

  • Analytical similarity and functional testing
  • Clinical bridging strategies
  • Manufacturing comparability across cell line and process changes

Commercial implications for brands

  • As biosimilars expand, pricing pressure increases and switching accelerates where payers support interchangeability.
  • Patent disputes remain common, but formulation-like IP translates into manufacturing and process claims.

What commercial metrics matter most for branded and generic planning in China?

Commercial planning in China depends on regulatory-to-commercial conversion.

Branded metrics

  • NRDL status and subsequent price negotiation outcomes
  • Tender participation and winning bid history
  • Channel inventory and hospital conversion rates
  • Net price trajectory under VBP cycles

Generic metrics

  • BE success and speed to approval
  • CMC batch readiness for scale
  • Procurement win probability and supply allocation commitments
  • Patent clearance strategy affecting launch timing

How to map regulatory and IP barriers to a China launch plan for a generic or brand lifecycle product

A robust China market entry plan should integrate regulatory sequencing with IP risk management and CMC execution.

Operational sequence that typically reduces launch failure risk

  1. Patent landscape mapping across compound, solid state, formulation, method-of-use
  2. BE strategy design aligned to NMPA expectations and product form
  3. CMC development and stability plan that supports commercial-scale batch consistency
  4. Infringement-risk mitigation via formulation or process design where feasible
  5. Procurement readiness with supply assurance and cost targeting

Key Takeaways

  • China branded performance is increasingly shaped by VBP and NRDL-driven access, with pricing pressure compressing revenue faster than volume.
  • Generic success depends on BE and CMC execution that satisfies NMPA expectations plus the ability to clear patent and enforcement barriers tied to commercialization timing.
  • Formulation and solid-state patents are the main launch blockers after compound expiry, affecting dosage form selection, crystallinity strategy, and BE design.
  • Regulatory approval does not guarantee commercialization in China; tender eligibility and post-approval patent disputes are decisive.
  • The biggest opportunities sit with sponsors that can integrate regulatory excellence, manufacturing scale-up, and patent-aware product design.

FAQs

  1. What most determines whether a generic approved in China gains procurement volume?
    Procurement eligibility, supply readiness, bid economics, and patent/enforcement clearance timing.

  2. Which NMPA submission components most frequently delay generic approvals?
    BE study design assumptions, BE bridging justifications, and CMC completeness for stability, impurities, and dissolution.

  3. How do solid-state form differences affect China generic development?
    They can force new formulation and analytical method work to match dissolution/impurity profiles and demonstrate equivalence.

  4. Do patent disputes in China mainly delay NMPA approval or commercialization?
    They primarily affect commercialization and market access timing even when technical regulatory review proceeds.

  5. What’s the biggest strategic difference between small-molecule generics and biosimilars in China?
    Biosimilars have higher CMC and analytical similarity burden and typically face longer development and more manufacturing comparability scrutiny.


References

  1. NMPA. (n.d.). Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) and drug registration framework resources. National Medical Products Administration.
  2. NMPA. (n.d.). Technical guidelines and regulatory policies for generic drug approval and BE requirements. National Medical Products Administration.
  3. State Council of the PRC and NMPA materials. (n.d.). National reimbursement and centralized procurement policy documents related to drug access.

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