Expiring Drug Patents Cheat Sheet
We analyse the patents covering drugs in 134 countries and quickly give you the likely loss-of-exclusivity/generic entry date
Cyprus: These 23 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.
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When can TRADJENTA (linagliptin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: linagliptin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,111,354

This drug has three hundred and eighty-one patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TRADJENTA
See drug price trends for TRADJENTA.
The generic ingredient in TRADJENTA is linagliptin. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. Four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the linagliptin profile page.
When can TRADJENTA (linagliptin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: linagliptin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,116,064

This drug has three hundred and eighty-one patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TRADJENTA
See drug price trends for TRADJENTA.
The generic ingredient in TRADJENTA is linagliptin. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. Four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the linagliptin profile page.
When can VANTRELA ER (hydrocodone bitartrate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: hydrocodone bitartrate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,116,598
VANTRELA ER is a drug marketed by Teva Branded Pharm. There are three patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has thirty-three patent family members in thirteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering VANTRELA ER
The generic ingredient in VANTRELA ER is hydrocodone bitartrate. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the hydrocodone bitartrate profile page.
When can TRINTELLIX (vortioxetine hydrobromide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: vortioxetine hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 16, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,111,183

This drug has two hundred and seventeen patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TRINTELLIX
See drug price trends for TRINTELLIX.
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 TRINTELLIX (vortioxetine hydrobromide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: vortioxetine hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 16, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,112,635

This drug has two hundred and seventeen patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TRINTELLIX
See drug price trends for TRINTELLIX.
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 EMBEDA (morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,118,077
EMBEDA is a drug marketed by Alpharma Pharms. There are seven patents protecting this drug and four Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has seventy-four patent family members in twenty-three countries.
See drug price trends for EMBEDA.
The generic ingredient in EMBEDA is morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride profile page.
When can EMBEDA (morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,118,982
EMBEDA is a drug marketed by Alpharma Pharms. There are seven patents protecting this drug and four Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has seventy-four patent family members in twenty-three countries.
See drug price trends for EMBEDA.
The generic ingredient in EMBEDA is morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride profile page.
When can EMBEDA (morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,119,334
EMBEDA is a drug marketed by Alpharma Pharms. There are seven patents protecting this drug and four Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has seventy-four patent family members in twenty-three countries.
See drug price trends for EMBEDA.
The generic ingredient in EMBEDA is morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride profile page.
When can XADAGO (safinamide mesylate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: safinamide mesylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,118,113

This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in thirty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XADAGO
See drug price trends for XADAGO.
The generic ingredient in XADAGO is safinamide mesylate. There are two drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the safinamide mesylate profile page.
When can JESDUVROQ (daprodustat) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: daprodustat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 23, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,115,011
JESDUVROQ is a drug marketed by Glaxosmithkline. There are six patents protecting this drug.
This drug has forty-four patent family members in thirty-one countries.
See drug price trends for JESDUVROQ.
The generic ingredient in JESDUVROQ is daprodustat. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the daprodustat profile page.
When can BYDUREON (exenatide synthetic) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,115,738

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?
Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,115,738

This drug has four hundred and twenty-three patent family members in fifty-two 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. Five 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?
Generic name: dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,115,738

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. Additional details are available on the dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride profile page.
When can EPIDUO (adapalene; benzoyl peroxide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,121,398

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?
Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,121,398

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 BRILINTA (ticagrelor) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ticagrelor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,119,380

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-six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ticagrelor profile page.
When can VANTRELA ER (hydrocodone bitartrate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: hydrocodone bitartrate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,115,005
VANTRELA ER is a drug marketed by Teva Branded Pharm. There are three patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has thirty-three patent family members in thirteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering VANTRELA ER
The generic ingredient in VANTRELA ER is hydrocodone bitartrate. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the hydrocodone bitartrate profile page.
When can TYMLOS (abaloparatide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: abaloparatide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 03, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,119,198

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 KORSUVA (difelikefalin acetate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,116,760
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
See drug price trends for KORSUVA.
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 SIRTURO (bedaquiline fumarate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bedaquiline fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,113,594
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.
See drug price trends for SIRTURO.
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 LETAIRIS (ambrisentan) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ambrisentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,116,597
LETAIRIS is a drug marketed by Gilead. There are three patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has fifty-one patent family members in twenty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering LETAIRIS
See drug price trends for LETAIRIS.
The generic ingredient in LETAIRIS is ambrisentan. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. Thirteen suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ambrisentan profile page.
When can LETAIRIS (ambrisentan) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ambrisentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 2,016,017
LETAIRIS is a drug marketed by Gilead. There are three patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has fifty-one patent family members in twenty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering LETAIRIS
See drug price trends for LETAIRIS.
The generic ingredient in LETAIRIS is ambrisentan. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. Thirteen suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ambrisentan profile page.
When can OSENI (alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 01, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,111,264

This drug has one hundred and one patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OSENI
See drug price trends for OSENI.
The generic ingredient in OSENI is alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride. There are ten drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride profile page.
When can XENLETA (lefamulin acetate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: lefamulin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,117,482
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
See drug price trends for XENLETA.
The generic ingredient in XENLETA is lefamulin acetate. Additional details are available on the lefamulin acetate profile page.
When can PROMACTA (eltrombopag olamine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,117,284
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
See drug price trends for PROMACTA.
The generic ingredient in PROMACTA is eltrombopag olamine. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Nine suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the eltrombopag olamine profile page.
When can TRELSTAR (triptorelin pamoate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,118,434
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.
See drug price trends for TRELSTAR.
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 TRELSTAR (triptorelin pamoate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,120,891
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.
See drug price trends for TRELSTAR.
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?
Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,118,434
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 TRIPTODUR KIT (triptorelin pamoate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,120,891
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?
Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,117,693
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
See drug price trends for JAKAFI.
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?
Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cyprus Patent 1,121,338
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
See drug price trends for JAKAFI.
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.
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