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Portugal: These 50 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 VANTRELA ER (hydrocodone bitartrate) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: hydrocodone bitartrate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,073,795

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 in Portugal?

Generic name: hydrocodone bitartrate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,692,341

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 in Portugal?

Generic name: vortioxetine hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 16, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,044,043

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

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 in Portugal?

Generic name: morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,034,975

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 in Portugal?

Generic name: morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,484,346

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 in Portugal?

Generic name: morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,526,932

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 in Portugal?

Generic name: morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,719,378

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 in Portugal?

Generic name: safinamide mesylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,029,524

Drug Price Trends for XADAGO
XADAGO is a drug marketed by Mdd Us. There are three patents protecting this drug.

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 XADAGO (safinamide mesylate) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: safinamide mesylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,474,521

Drug Price Trends for XADAGO
XADAGO is a drug marketed by Mdd Us. There are three patents protecting this drug.

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 BYDUREON (exenatide synthetic) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,069,374

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 Portugal?

Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,069,374

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. Thirteen tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has four hundred and twenty-five 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. Twenty-three 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 Portugal?

Generic name: dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,069,374

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 Portugal?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,049,506

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 Portugal?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,118,082

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 Portugal?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,487,161

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 Portugal?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,487,162

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 Portugal?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,487,163

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 Portugal?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,487,165

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 Portugal?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,487,166

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 Portugal?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 3,150,586

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 REZDIFFRA (resmetirom) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: resmetirom
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 11, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,919,878

REZDIFFRA is a drug marketed by Madrigal. There are six patents protecting this drug.

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

See drug price trends for REZDIFFRA.

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

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

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,046,318

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 (adapalene; benzoyl peroxide) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,450,035

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 Portugal?

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,046,318

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 EPIDUO FORTE (adapalene; benzoyl peroxide) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,450,035

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 RASUVO (methotrexate) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: methotrexate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,046,332

Drug Price Trends for RASUVO
RASUVO is a drug marketed by Medexus. There is one patent protecting this drug.

This drug has twenty-nine patent family members in twenty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering RASUVO

See drug price trends for RASUVO.

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 OLYSIO (simeprevir sodium) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: simeprevir sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,912,999

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.

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 DAKLINZA (daclatasvir dihydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: daclatasvir dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 11, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,049,522

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 Portugal?

Generic name: daclatasvir dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 11, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 3,042,901

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 Portugal?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,931,316

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 Portugal?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,931,317

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 Portugal?

Generic name: ticagrelor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,056,832

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-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 in Portugal?

Generic name: macitentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 29, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,059,246

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. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the macitentan profile page.

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

Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,940,364

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 Portugal?

Generic name: benzgalantamine gluconate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,940,817

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

This drug has twenty-six patent family members in seventeen 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 Portugal?

Generic name: abaloparatide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 03, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,073,789

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 Portugal?

Generic name: cobimetinib fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,934,174

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 INREBIC (fedratinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: fedratinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 26, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,951,684

INREBIC is a drug marketed by Bristol-myers. There are five patents protecting this drug.

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

See drug price trends for INREBIC.

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

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

Generic name: betrixaban
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,948,608

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 Portugal?

Generic name: sacubitril; valsartan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,948,158

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

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The generic ingredient in ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is sacubitril; valsartan. There are eleven drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-four 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 Portugal?

Generic name: piflufolastat f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,097,111

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.

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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 Portugal?

Generic name: piflufolastat f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 3,699,162

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.

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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 Portugal?

Generic name: piflufolastat f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,097,111

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 Portugal?

Generic name: piflufolastat f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 3,699,162

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 Portugal?

Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,064,228

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 ZUBSOLV (buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,101,740

Drug Price Trends for ZUBSOLV
ZUBSOLV is a drug marketed by Edenbridge Pharms. There are ten patents protecting this drug and four Paragraph IV challenges. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

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

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The generic ingredient in ZUBSOLV is buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride. There are twenty-nine drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-seven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride profile page.

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

Generic name: bedaquiline fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,086,940

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 Portugal?

Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,091,918

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 LETAIRIS (ambrisentan) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: ambrisentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,101,777

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

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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 XERMELO (telotristat etiprate) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: telotristat etiprate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,091,940

XERMELO is a drug marketed by Tersera. There are five patents protecting this drug.

This drug has seventy patent family members in twenty-nine countries.

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

When can XERMELO (telotristat etiprate) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: telotristat etiprate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 3,176,159

XERMELO is a drug marketed by Tersera. There are five patents protecting this drug.

This drug has seventy patent family members in twenty-nine countries.

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

When can PICATO (ingenol mebutate) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: ingenol mebutate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 18, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 1,988,877

Drug Price Trends for PICATO
PICATO is a drug marketed by Leo Labs. There are twelve patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

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

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The generic ingredient in PICATO is ingenol mebutate. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the ingenol mebutate profile page.

When can OSENI (alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 01, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,107,905

Drug Price Trends for OSENI
OSENI is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa. There are two patents protecting this drug.

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

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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 PANCREAZE (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,079,445

PANCREAZE is a drug marketed by

This drug has one hundred and one patent family members in forty-two 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. Two 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 Portugal?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,079,445

ZENPEP is a drug marketed by

This drug has one hundred and one patent family members in forty-two 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. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

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

Generic name: lefamulin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,137,143

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 XENLETA (lefamulin acetate) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: lefamulin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,380,874

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 EDARBI (azilsartan kamedoxomil) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: azilsartan kamedoxomil
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 28, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,124,903

Drug Price Trends for EDARBI
EDARBI is a drug marketed by Azurity. There is one patent protecting this drug.

This drug has twenty-one patent family members in seventeen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EDARBI

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The generic ingredient in EDARBI is azilsartan kamedoxomil. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the azilsartan kamedoxomil profile page.

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

Generic name: rolapitant hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 04, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,004,646

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 Portugal?

Generic name: axitinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 05, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,134,702

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 Portugal?

Generic name: ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 09, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,007,756

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 Portugal?

Generic name: ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 09, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,674,428

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 Portugal?

Generic name: ivacaftor; ivacaftor, tezacaftor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 09, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 3,091,011

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 Portugal?

Generic name: beclomethasone dipropionate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 11, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,135,199

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 TRELSTAR (triptorelin pamoate) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,164,467

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 TRELSTAR (triptorelin pamoate) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,500,014

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 Portugal?

Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,164,467

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 in Portugal?

Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,500,014

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 Portugal?

Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,173,752

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 Portugal?

Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 3,070,090

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 KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,407,475

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 Portugal?

Generic name: etripamil
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,170,050

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.

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 JESDUVROQ (daprodustat) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: daprodustat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 22, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,037,922

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.

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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 BYFAVO (remimazolam besylate) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: remimazolam besylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,081,921

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

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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 TEPMETKO (tepotinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: tepotinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,164,843

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

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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 TEPMETKO (tepotinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: tepotinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,164,844

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

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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 TEPMETKO (tepotinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in Portugal?

Generic name: tepotinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Portugal Patent 2,754,660

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.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Portugal Branded vs Generic Drug Markets Assessment: Size, Exclusivity, Regulation, and IP Risk

Portugal’s prescription drug market is structurally concentrated around branded products and hospital/institutional channels, with growing penetration from generics. The regulatory framework is price- and volume-controlled, creating margin pressure for brand makers and rapid conversion incentives for generics once exclusivity ends. The biggest commercial and patent risks for brand portfolios are automatic price erosion mechanisms and tender-driven switching, while the biggest opportunities for generics and pipeline entrants are lifecycle-managed launches aligned to patent expiry and regulatory substitutability rules.

Market structure at a glance (what drives branded vs generic shares)

  • Channel mix matters: hospital and dispensing settings can shift share faster than retail when tender or formulary decisions favor lower-priced alternatives.
  • Policy design pushes downward pricing: Portugal uses reference pricing and reimbursement rules that compress brand pricing after generic entry, creating a steep “cliff” rather than gradual erosion in many therapeutic areas.
  • Generic penetration increases after exclusivity: once first generic availability is feasible, payer behavior tends to accelerate conversion, especially under price benchmarking.

Competitive outcome pattern (operational reality)

  • Brand manufacturers typically retain share if they have (i) differentiated formulations with separate reimbursement positioning, (ii) robust patient-safety or clinical guideline pull, or (iii) manufacturer contracting that offsets price compression.
  • Generic entrants win when they can (i) launch promptly post-exclusivity, (ii) clear regulatory and quality requirements without delays, and (iii) align to payer procurement and substitution constraints.

What is the regulatory framework for drug pricing and reimbursement in Portugal?

Featured snippet answer: Portugal ties reimbursed prices to reference pricing mechanisms and imposes controls that generally lower brand pricing after generic entry and can trigger additional reductions over time. Reimbursement decisions and tender dynamics shape effective market access more than list price.

Key reimbursement and pricing mechanisms influencing brand vs generic outcomes

  • Reference pricing: reimbursement and maximum reimbursed amounts align with therapeutic-equivalence comparators, enabling rapid price convergence for generics.
  • Price reviews and periodic downward adjustments: the system regularly pressures manufacturers through administrative price adjustments, increasing forecast risk for branded portfolios.
  • Payer value orientation: reimbursement decisions depend on assessed therapeutic value and conditions of use; this affects whether a brand can maintain access premium relative to generics.

How this changes investment math for branded assets

  • For brands, exclusivity value is strongest at launch and early life. Post-launch, administrative price pressure reduces the net present value unless the brand remains clinically and contractually differentiated.
  • For generics and biosimilar-adjacent portfolios, NPV depends on launch timing and ability to secure reimbursement at or near the reference ceiling.

When do generics gain market access after patent expiry or regulatory exclusivity in Portugal?

Featured snippet answer: Generic switching typically accelerates immediately when legal exclusivity ends and regulatory authorization supports substitution, but tender and reimbursement mechanics can create short lags.

Timing drivers

  • Patent and data exclusivity calendars (see IP sections below)
  • Regulatory authorizations: marketing authorization and documentation readiness determine whether a generic launches on the earliest eligible date.
  • Reimbursement listing mechanics: even after authorization, effective access depends on reimbursement rules and administrative placement in reference groups.
  • Tender cycles and hospital formularies: hospital procurement can advance or delay uptake compared with retail.

Practical consequence

  • The commercial “window” for branded incumbency after exclusivity is often narrow because reimbursement pressure compresses margins as soon as a therapeutically equivalent generic is listed and priced within the reference framework.

What patents protect branded prescription drugs in Portugal, and how does IP enforcement affect generic launches?

Featured snippet answer: IP enforcement in Portugal primarily follows European patent and national enforcement pathways. Patent cliffs drive generic entry risk, and litigation can delay or redesign entry strategies.

How patent estates shape generic entry risk in practice

  • Compound patents: broad coverage often defines first possible generic entry date.
  • Process and manufacturing method patents: can block specific production routes even if the active ingredient is off-patent.
  • Formulation patents: can preserve exclusivity for particular dosage forms or release profiles.
  • Second medical use and method-of-use patents: can restrict indication-specific generic entry if linked to reimbursed/approved claims.

Litigation and regulatory interplay

  • In Europe, patent disputes can translate into regulatory entry delays via injunctions or settlement-linked workarounds.
  • For market access, evidence of infringement risk can affect procurement and substitution confidence, shifting payer decisions toward “covered” alternatives until clearance.

What is the Orange Book status concept in Portugal, and where do EU equivalents fit?

Featured snippet answer: Portugal does not operate the FDA Orange Book, but it uses administrative and reimbursement listing systems that function as practical “status registers” for access. Patent status is handled through patent law and the relevant European/National mechanisms.

Operational equivalents for market access tracking

  • Regulatory authorization: marketing authorization status from EU-level processes informs whether generics can be marketed.
  • Reimbursement listing and reference group placement: determines whether a generic can be prescribed and dispensed at reimbursed rates.
  • National health authority decisions: can govern coverage and restrictions that affect substitution behavior.

Why this matters for freedom-to-operate

Even when IP is weak, reimbursement list position and reference pricing groupings often determine whether a generic is commercially viable. For brands, maintaining favorable reimbursement positioning can partially offset patent expiry effects.


Which drugs face the highest branded vs generic switching pressure in Portugal?

Featured snippet answer: Therapeutic areas with mature branded incumbents and liquid generic supply face the fastest erosion once legal barriers fall, especially where reimbursement is driven by reference pricing and tender procurement.

High-switching characteristics

  • Multiple generic entrants in the EU
  • Narrow therapeutic index managed via standard prescribing rules
  • Dosage forms that are easy to substitute (tablets, standard capsules)
  • Clinical guideline alignment that supports interchangeability

Where brand protection is more likely to persist

  • Unique delivery systems with separate reimbursement positioning
  • Broad patent estates with ongoing lifecycle protections
  • Specialty care products tied to indication-specific reimbursement criteria

How does Portugal’s approval pathway affect generic entry speed?

Featured snippet answer: Generic authorization speed depends on dossier readiness, reference product availability, and EU-level procedural flow. The key commercial delay is often not authorization, but reimbursement listing and tender procurement.

Authorization dependencies that slow launches

  • Batch release and stability program completion
  • Local language labeling and documentation synchronization with EU requirements
  • Variations requiring additional regulatory review cycles

Commercial dependency that delays uptake

  • Tender and procurement schedule alignment
  • Reference pricing group updates and administrative timetables

What are the biggest regulatory opportunities for generics in Portugal?

Featured snippet answer: The most investable opportunities come from launching immediately upon legal eligibility, securing reimbursement placement early, and targeting therapeutic classes where tender and reference pricing drive rapid conversion.

Opportunity pockets

  • First-to-market generics after exclusivity: securing the earliest reimbursed price-position can lock in prescribing and procurement habits.
  • Lifecycle-proof generic strategies: ensuring the generic can remain within “non-infringing” method and formulation scope where relevant.
  • Contracting strategies with distributors and hospital networks: even when legal barriers are cleared, procurement can require commercial execution to translate reimbursement into volume.

What regulatory and market challenges do brand manufacturers face in Portugal?

Featured snippet answer: Pricing and reimbursement controls compress brand net prices over time, and payer switching after generic eligibility reduces share quickly. Lifecycle IP must keep pace with administrative and tender pressures.

Challenges by category

  • Price erosion: administrative reductions after reference pricing and generic substitution.
  • Volume erosion: tender-driven switching and reduced prescribing for non-exclusive products.
  • Portfolio drag: if multiple SKUs enter reference lists quickly, marginal gains from new indications may not offset the base erosion.

How does Portugal’s hospital and tender environment change generic vs brand adoption?

Featured snippet answer: Hospital procurement and tender cycles can accelerate generic conversion after legal eligibility, and can also delay it if tenders have existing commitments or if reimbursement groupings lag.

Tender mechanics that matter

  • Award criteria often prioritize lowest cost within therapeutic equivalence classes
  • Formulary placement and procurement contracts can extend incumbent periods
  • Substitution rules in practice can determine whether a brand can defend share through prescriber preference

Implication for go-to-market planning

  • Generic entrants should align launch readiness with tender timing to capture volume.
  • Brand makers should evaluate whether contracting or formulary negotiation is needed to retain shares until price adjustments fully take effect.

What patent litigation affects generic entry timing in Portugal and the EU?

Featured snippet answer: Patent litigation, especially around formulation, method-of-use, and process claims, can delay generic entry even when the core compound is no longer protected.

Common litigation claim categories that create entry barriers

  • Secondary patents on release profiles: extended-release, specialized coatings, or stability improvements.
  • Manufacturing process claims: alternative synthesis routes or crystal forms can be designed to avoid infringement.
  • Indication-specific claims: method-of-use protections can block a generic from marketing for a reimbursed indication even after the active ingredient is off-patent.

Settlement dynamics

  • Settlements can create “design-around” pathways where a generic enters with label limitations.
  • Where settlements include market-entry dates, they can become the de facto exclusivity timeline for Portugal-like conversion schedules.

Which settlement agreements and licensing structures typically shape Portugal market outcomes?

Featured snippet answer: License or settlement structures commonly determine the earliest permissible launch date, label scope, and sometimes supply constraints, which directly influence substitution speed in hospitals and retail.

Typical structures

  • Early entry with restrictions: generic may enter for certain strengths or formulations while further claims remain disputed.
  • Staggered launches: partial entry by product type to respect remaining patent coverage.
  • Territory or channel limitations: less common but can appear in EU settlement designs affecting procurement channels.

How strong is the patent estate for a typical branded product entering generic competition in Portugal?

Featured snippet answer: Patent strength is usually strongest when the brand holds multiple overlapping layers: compound, formulation, and lifecycle methods. Once overlapping layers thin, generic entry risk rises quickly.

Strength indicators to assess quickly

  • Number of active patents by claim category (compound, formulation, method-of-use, process)
  • Claim breadth and remaining term
  • Past litigation outcomes (injunctions, sustained validity, or design-around acceptance)

Translation into commercial risk

  • Strong estates can extend practical exclusivity even after compound expiry through injunctions or delayed settlements.
  • Weak estates usually shift the timeline to reimbursement dynamics and tender cycles.

How do biosimilar and biologic dynamics affect Portugal branded markets?

Featured snippet answer: In biologics, the practical exclusivity timeline can be longer due to data protection and biosimilar-specific regulatory controls, with market switching shaped by clinical confidence and procurement policies.

What differs vs small molecules

  • Switching often follows clinical guideline adoption and hospital practice
  • Patent estates frequently include formulation/process elements and method-of-use
  • Procurement cycles and physician preference can slow adoption even after legal barriers lift

Portugal generic launch scenarios: what happens if a challenge succeeds vs fails?

Featured snippet answer: Successful clearance typically triggers immediate entry for the eligible label, while failure can delay entry and force redesign or re-filing, pushing launch to the next eligible date.

Scenario matrix (commercial timing)

Scenario Legal outcome Regulatory outcome Market entry timing impact
Clear for full label No remaining enforceable barriers Marketing authorization and listing proceed Fastest uptake via reference pricing and tender alignment
Clear for partial label Label limited by settlement or remaining claim scope Authorization may proceed with restricted claims Uptake slower, depending on what is reimbursed and tendered
Infringement found or injunction Entry blocked Authorization may be stayed or restricted Entry delayed until redesign or patent expiry
Design-around approved Reformulated/processed product avoids infringement New dossier/variant may be needed Launch delayed by development and regulatory review lead times

What is the competitive landscape for generics in Portugal?

Featured snippet answer: Competition intensifies as more EU-based generic manufacturers file and win reimbursement access. Scale and procurement capability drive winners.

Competitive differentiators

  • Ability to launch quickly post-eligibility
  • Supply reliability for high-volume SKUs
  • Pricing discipline within reference pricing ceilings
  • Legal capability to manage formulation/process design-around

Risk to entrants

  • Late reimbursement listing can erase the volume advantage
  • Patent disputes around lifecycle claims can force expensive delays

Key Takeaways

  • Portugal’s branded market is pressured by administrative price and reimbursement controls that accelerate erosion once generics can be reimbursed and tendered.
  • For brand portfolios, exclusivity value is highly time-dependent and can be offset quickly by reference pricing and hospital procurement behavior.
  • For generic entrants, the main growth lever is launch timing aligned to legal eligibility plus early reimbursement positioning, paired with patent-clear formulation and process strategy.
  • Patent and litigation risk in practice is most acute for formulation, method-of-use, and process layers that can survive compound expiry and delay or restrict label-specific entry.

FAQs

  1. How do reference pricing and reimbursement listing timelines affect generic uptake in Portugal?
  2. Which patent categories most often delay generic launches for branded drugs in Portugal?
  3. How do hospital tender cycles change the economics of launching first generic versus later entrants?
  4. What labeling or indication restrictions most commonly arise from patent settlements in the EU affecting Portugal access?
  5. How do biosimilar adoption patterns in Portugal differ from small-molecule generic switching?

References

  1. European Patent Office (EPO). European Patent System: Overview and enforcement context.
  2. European Medicines Agency (EMA). Regulatory framework for generic and biosimilar medicines.
  3. European Commission. EU rules on medicines and marketing authorization pathways (generic and biosimilar).

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