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
Japan: These 65 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry From 2026 - 2027
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Generic Entry Dates in Other Countries
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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 AMYVID (florbetapir f-18) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: florbetapir f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 30, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,009,532,349
AMYVID is a drug marketed by Avid Radiopharms Inc. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has fifty-one patent family members in thirty-three countries. There has been litigation on patents covering AMYVID
The generic ingredient in AMYVID is florbetapir f-18. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the florbetapir f-18 profile page.
When can AMYVID (florbetapir f-18) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: florbetapir f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 30, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,290,954
AMYVID is a drug marketed by Avid Radiopharms Inc. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has fifty-one patent family members in thirty-three countries. There has been litigation on patents covering AMYVID
The generic ingredient in AMYVID is florbetapir f-18. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the florbetapir f-18 profile page.
When can LASTACAFT (alcaftadine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: alcaftadine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 31, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,009,533,333

This drug has forty-six patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering LASTACAFT
See drug price trends for LASTACAFT.
The generic ingredient in LASTACAFT is alcaftadine. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the alcaftadine profile page.
When can LASTACAFT (alcaftadine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: alcaftadine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 31, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,013,144,703
Patent Title: OCULAR ALLERGY TREATMENT

This drug has forty-six patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering LASTACAFT
See drug price trends for LASTACAFT.
The generic ingredient in LASTACAFT is alcaftadine. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the alcaftadine profile page.
When can LASTACAFT (alcaftadine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: alcaftadine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 31, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,015,131,820
Patent Title: 眼アレルギーの処置 (OCULAR ALLERGY TREATMENTS)

This drug has forty-six patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering LASTACAFT
See drug price trends for LASTACAFT.
The generic ingredient in LASTACAFT is alcaftadine. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the alcaftadine profile page.
When can LASTACAFT (alcaftadine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: alcaftadine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 31, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,292,277

This drug has forty-six patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering LASTACAFT
See drug price trends for LASTACAFT.
The generic ingredient in LASTACAFT is alcaftadine. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the alcaftadine profile page.
When can LASTACAFT (alcaftadine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: alcaftadine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 31, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 6,039,716

This drug has forty-six patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering LASTACAFT
See drug price trends for LASTACAFT.
The generic ingredient in LASTACAFT is alcaftadine. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the alcaftadine profile page.
When can APTIOM (eslicarbazepine acetate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: eslicarbazepine acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,295,765

This drug has ninety-three patent family members in twenty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering APTIOM
See drug price trends for APTIOM.
The generic ingredient in APTIOM is eslicarbazepine acetate. There are twelve drug master file entries for this API. Eight suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the eslicarbazepine acetate profile page.
When can ORENITRAM (treprostinil diolamine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: treprostinil diolamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 27, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,009,535,337
ORENITRAM is a drug marketed by United Therap. There are nine patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ORENITRAM
See drug price trends for ORENITRAM.
The generic ingredient in ORENITRAM is treprostinil diolamine. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the treprostinil diolamine profile page.
When can ORENITRAM (treprostinil diolamine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: treprostinil diolamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 27, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,013,139,468
Patent Title: OSMOTIC PRESSURE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
ORENITRAM is a drug marketed by United Therap. There are nine patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ORENITRAM
See drug price trends for ORENITRAM.
The generic ingredient in ORENITRAM is treprostinil diolamine. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the treprostinil diolamine profile page.
When can ORENITRAM (treprostinil diolamine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: treprostinil diolamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 27, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,016,026,155
Patent Title: 浸透圧薬物送達システム (OSMOTIC DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM)
ORENITRAM is a drug marketed by United Therap. There are nine patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ORENITRAM
See drug price trends for ORENITRAM.
The generic ingredient in ORENITRAM is treprostinil diolamine. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the treprostinil diolamine profile page.
When can ORENITRAM (treprostinil diolamine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: treprostinil diolamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 27, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,570,209
ORENITRAM is a drug marketed by United Therap. There are nine patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ORENITRAM
See drug price trends for ORENITRAM.
The generic ingredient in ORENITRAM is treprostinil diolamine. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the treprostinil diolamine profile page.
When can ORENITRAM (treprostinil diolamine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: treprostinil diolamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 27, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,841,554
ORENITRAM is a drug marketed by United Therap. There are nine patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ORENITRAM
See drug price trends for ORENITRAM.
The generic ingredient in ORENITRAM is treprostinil diolamine. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the treprostinil diolamine profile page.
When can ORENITRAM (treprostinil diolamine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: treprostinil diolamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 27, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 6,242,371
ORENITRAM is a drug marketed by United Therap. There are nine patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ORENITRAM
See drug price trends for ORENITRAM.
The generic ingredient in ORENITRAM is treprostinil diolamine. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the treprostinil diolamine 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: Japan Patent 2,009,535,376

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: Japan Patent 2,013,227,338

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: Japan Patent 2,018,021,082

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: Japan Patent 2,020,079,316

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: Japan Patent 5,478,244

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: Japan Patent 7,084,711

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 CONTRAVE (bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,009,539,837
CONTRAVE is a drug marketed by Nalpropion. There are eighteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has two hundred and twenty-five patent family members in forty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering CONTRAVE
See drug price trends for CONTRAVE.
The generic ingredient in CONTRAVE is bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride profile page.
When can CONTRAVE (bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,014,005,310
Patent Title: SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF NALTREXONE
CONTRAVE is a drug marketed by Nalpropion. There are eighteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has two hundred and twenty-five patent family members in forty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering CONTRAVE
See drug price trends for CONTRAVE.
The generic ingredient in CONTRAVE is bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride profile page.
When can CONTRAVE (bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,016,029,111
Patent Title: ナルトレキソンの徐放型配合物 (SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF NALTREXONE)
CONTRAVE is a drug marketed by Nalpropion. There are eighteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has two hundred and twenty-five patent family members in forty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering CONTRAVE
See drug price trends for CONTRAVE.
The generic ingredient in CONTRAVE is bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride profile page.
When can CONTRAVE (bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,478,245
CONTRAVE is a drug marketed by Nalpropion. There are eighteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has two hundred and twenty-five patent family members in forty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering CONTRAVE
See drug price trends for CONTRAVE.
The generic ingredient in CONTRAVE is bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride profile page.
When can CONTRAVE (bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 6,174,666
CONTRAVE is a drug marketed by Nalpropion. There are eighteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has two hundred and twenty-five patent family members in forty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering CONTRAVE
See drug price trends for CONTRAVE.
The generic ingredient in CONTRAVE is bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride profile page.
When can FARYDAK (panobinostat lactate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: panobinostat lactate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,013,139,476
FARYDAK is a drug marketed by Secura. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has sixty-eight patent family members in forty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARYDAK
See drug price trends for FARYDAK.
The generic ingredient in FARYDAK is panobinostat lactate. There is one drug master file entry for this API. Additional details are available on the panobinostat lactate profile page.
When can FARYDAK (panobinostat lactate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: panobinostat lactate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,015,164,968
FARYDAK is a drug marketed by Secura. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has sixty-eight patent family members in forty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARYDAK
See drug price trends for FARYDAK.
The generic ingredient in FARYDAK is panobinostat lactate. There is one drug master file entry for this API. Additional details are available on the panobinostat lactate 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: Japan Patent 2,011,504,455
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 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: Japan Patent 2,011,517,654
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 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: Japan Patent 5,357,032
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 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: Japan Patent 5,730,572
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: Japan Patent 2,010,090,165
Patent Title: 1-[2-(2,4-DIMETHYLPHENYLSULFANYL)-PHENYL]PIPERAZINE AS COMPOUND WITH COMBINED SEROTONIN REUPTAKE, 5-HT3 AND 5-HT1A ACTIVITY FOR TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

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: Japan Patent 2,010,521,501

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: Japan Patent 2,013,056,933
Patent Title: 1-[2-(2,4-DIMETHYLPHENYLSULFANYL)-PHENYL] PIPERAZINE AS COMPOUND WITH COMBINED SEROTONIN REUPTAKE, 5-HT3 AND 5-HT1A ACTIVITY FOR TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

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: Japan Patent 2,015,157,872
Patent Title: 認識機能障害(cognitiveimpairment)を治療するための、組み合わされたセロトニン再取り込み、5−HT3および5−HT1A活性を有する化合物としての1−[2−(2,4−ジメチルフェニルスルファニル)−フェニル]ピペラジン (1-[2-(2,4-DIMETHYLPHENYLSULFANYL)-PHENYL]PIPERAZINE AS COMPOUND WITH COMBINED SEROTONIN REUPTAKE, 5-HT3 AND 5-HT1A ACTIVITY FOR TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT)

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: Japan Patent 2,017,008,086
Patent Title: 認識機能障害(cognitive impairment)を治療するための、組み合わされたセロトニン再取り込み、5−HT3および5−HT1A活性を有する化合物としての1−[2−(2,4−ジメチルフェニルスルファニル)−フェニル]ピペラジン (1-[2-(2,4-DIMETHYLPHENYLSULFANYL)-PHENYL]PIPERAZINE AS COMPOUND HAVING COMBINED SEROTONIN REUPTAKE, 5-HT3 AND 5-HT1A ACTIVITY FOR TREATING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT)

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: Japan Patent 2,023,009,175
Patent Title: 認識機能障害(cognitive impairment)を治療するための、組み合わされたセロトニン再取り込み、5-HT3および5-HT1A活性を有する化合物としての1-[2-(2,4-ジメチルフェニルスルファニル)-フェニル]ピペラジン

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: Japan Patent 2,025,021,476

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: Japan Patent 4,590,013

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: Japan Patent 5,371,790

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 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: Japan Patent 5,702,929

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 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: Japan Patent 5,763,609

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 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: Japan Patent 6,101,742

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 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: Japan Patent 6,724,082

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 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: Japan Patent 7,179,035

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 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: Japan Patent 5,566,102
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.
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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: Japan Patent 2,009,541,232

This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in thirty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XADAGO
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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 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: Japan Patent 2,013,139,446

This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in thirty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XADAGO
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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 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: Japan Patent 5,795,342

This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in thirty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XADAGO
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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 TEKTURNA HCT (aliskiren hemifumarate; hydrochlorothiazide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: aliskiren hemifumarate; hydrochlorothiazide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 23, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,362,556

This drug has thirty-two patent family members in twenty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TEKTURNA HCT
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The generic ingredient in TEKTURNA HCT is aliskiren hemifumarate; hydrochlorothiazide. There are four drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the aliskiren hemifumarate; hydrochlorothiazide 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: Japan Patent 2,009,545,525

This drug has three hundred and seven patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYDUREON
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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?
Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,013,209,394

This drug has three hundred and seven patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYDUREON
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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?
Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,016,172,758

This drug has three hundred and seven patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYDUREON
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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?
Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,017,222,681

This drug has three hundred and seven patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYDUREON
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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?
Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,019,059,779

This drug has three hundred and seven patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYDUREON
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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: Japan Patent 2,009,545,525

This drug has four hundred and twenty-three patent family members in fifty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARXIGA
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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 FARXIGA (dapagliflozin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,013,209,394

This drug has four hundred and twenty-three patent family members in fifty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARXIGA
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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 FARXIGA (dapagliflozin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,016,172,758

This drug has four hundred and twenty-three patent family members in fifty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARXIGA
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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 FARXIGA (dapagliflozin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,017,222,681

This drug has four hundred and twenty-three patent family members in fifty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARXIGA
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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 FARXIGA (dapagliflozin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,019,059,779

This drug has four hundred and twenty-three patent family members in fifty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARXIGA
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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: Japan Patent 2,009,545,525

This drug has two hundred and fifty-six patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering QTERN
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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 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: Japan Patent 2,013,209,394

This drug has two hundred and fifty-six patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering QTERN
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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 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: Japan Patent 2,016,172,758

This drug has two hundred and fifty-six patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering QTERN
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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 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: Japan Patent 2,017,222,681

This drug has two hundred and fifty-six patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering QTERN
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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 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: Japan Patent 2,019,059,779

This drug has two hundred and fifty-six patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering QTERN
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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: Japan Patent 2,009,542,779

This drug has thirty-five patent family members in twenty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EPIDUO
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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 (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: Japan Patent 2,014,040,481
Patent Title: COMBINATIONS OF ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE FOR TREATING ACNE LESIONS

This drug has thirty-five patent family members in twenty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EPIDUO
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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: Japan Patent 2,009,542,779

This drug has thirty-five patent family members in twenty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EPIDUO FORTE
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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 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: Japan Patent 2,014,040,481
Patent Title: COMBINATIONS OF ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE FOR TREATING ACNE LESIONS

This drug has thirty-five patent family members in twenty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EPIDUO FORTE
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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 RASUVO (methotrexate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: methotrexate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,009,544,636

This drug has twenty-nine patent family members in twenty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering RASUVO
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The generic ingredient in RASUVO is methotrexate. There are twenty drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the methotrexate profile page.
When can EPSOLAY (benzoyl peroxide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 02, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,009,503,056

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 SALONPAS (menthol; methyl salicylate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: menthol; methyl salicylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent WO2008016077
Patent Title: 貼付剤
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. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the menthol; methyl salicylate profile page.
When can CREON (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,009,504,709
CREON is a drug marketed by
This drug has twenty patent family members in sixteen countries.
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The generic ingredient in CREON is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.
When can CREON (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,284,092
CREON is a drug marketed by
This drug has twenty patent family members in sixteen countries.
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The generic ingredient in CREON is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.
When can CREON (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,452,918
CREON is a drug marketed by
This drug has twenty patent family members in sixteen countries.
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The generic ingredient in CREON is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) 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: Japan Patent 2,010,501,554

This drug has sixty-two patent family members in thirty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BRILINTA
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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 BRILINTA (ticagrelor) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ticagrelor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,014,040,448

This drug has sixty-two patent family members in thirty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BRILINTA
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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 BRILINTA (ticagrelor) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ticagrelor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,385,139

This drug has sixty-two patent family members in thirty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BRILINTA
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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 OPSUMIT (macitentan) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: macitentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 29, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,010,502,588
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 patent family members in thirty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OPSUMIT
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The generic ingredient in OPSUMIT is macitentan. There are ten drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the macitentan profile page.
When can OPSYNVI (macitentan; tadalafil) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: macitentan; tadalafil
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 29, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,010,502,588
OPSYNVI is a drug marketed by Actelion. There are three patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred patent family members in thirty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OPSYNVI
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The generic ingredient in OPSYNVI is macitentan; tadalafil. There are ten drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the macitentan; tadalafil profile page.
When can JYNARQUE (tolvaptan) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: tolvaptan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,893,083
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
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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?
Generic name: tolvaptan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 5,893,083
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
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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?
Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Japan Patent 2,009,509,962
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
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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?
Generic name: