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South Korea: These 59 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry From 2026 - 2027

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Friedman, Yali, "South Korea: These 59 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry From 2026 - 2027" DrugPatentWatch.com thinkBiotech, 2026 www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/expiring-drug-patents-generic-entry/.
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These estimated drug patent expiration dates and generic entry opportunity dates are calculated from analysis of known patents covering drugs. Many factors can influence early or late generic entry. This information is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source. The methodology is described in this blog post.
When can BYDUREON (exenatide synthetic) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,493,102

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

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

See drug price trends for BYDUREON.

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

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

Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,023,643

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 South Korea?

Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,493,102

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

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

See drug price trends for FARXIGA.

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

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

Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,023,643

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

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

See drug price trends for FARXIGA.

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

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

Generic name: dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,493,102

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

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

See drug price trends for QTERN.

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

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

Generic name: dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,023,643

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 South Korea?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,477,822

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 South Korea?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,577,698

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 South Korea?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,636,221

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 South Korea?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,664,154

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 South Korea?

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,028,821
Patent Title: MODULATORS OF PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES OF THERAPEUTICS

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

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

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

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

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

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,122,261
Patent Title: MOLATORS OF PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES OF THERAPEUTICS

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

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

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

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

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

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,040,896
Patent Title: MODULATORS OF PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES OF THERAPEUTICS

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

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

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

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

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

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,140,004,808
Patent Title: MODULATORS OF PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES OF THERAPEUTICS

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

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

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

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

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

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,042,869
Patent Title: 치료제의 약동학 특성의 모듈레이터 (MODULATORS OF PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES OF THERAPEUTICS)

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

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

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

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

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

Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,056,665
Patent Title: 치료제의 약동학적 특성의 조절제 (MODULATORS OF PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES OF THERAPEUTICS)

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

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

See drug price trends for EVOTAZ.

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

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

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,028,764
Patent Title: COMBINATION OF ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE FOR TREATING ACNE LESIONS

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

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

See drug price trends for EPIDUO.

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

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

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,003,917
Patent Title: COMBINATION OF ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE FOR TREATING ACNE LESIONS

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

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

See drug price trends for EPIDUO.

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

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

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,160,120,352
Patent Title: 여드름 병변 치료를 위한 아다팔렌 및 벤조일 퍼옥시드의 조합물 (COMBINATION OF ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE FOR TREATING ACNE LESIONS)

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

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

See drug price trends for EPIDUO.

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

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

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,028,764
Patent Title: COMBINATION OF ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE FOR TREATING ACNE LESIONS

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

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

See drug price trends for EPIDUO FORTE.

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

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

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,003,917
Patent Title: COMBINATION OF ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE FOR TREATING ACNE LESIONS

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

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

See drug price trends for EPIDUO FORTE.

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

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

Generic name: adapalene; benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,160,120,352
Patent Title: 여드름 병변 치료를 위한 아다팔렌 및 벤조일 퍼옥시드의 조합물 (COMBINATION OF ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE FOR TREATING ACNE LESIONS)

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

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

See drug price trends for EPIDUO FORTE.

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

When can RASUVO (methotrexate) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: methotrexate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,260,554

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 RASUVO (methotrexate) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: methotrexate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,079,876

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 South Korea?

Generic name: simeprevir sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,080,042,084
Patent Title: MACROCYLIC INHIBITORS OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS

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

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

See drug price trends for OLYSIO.

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

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

Generic name: menthol; methyl salicylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,420,450

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

This drug has twenty patent family members in sixteen countries.

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

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

Generic name: menthol; methyl salicylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 04, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,035,474
Patent Title: ADHESIVE PREPARATION

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

This drug has twenty patent family members in sixteen countries.

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

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

Generic name: daclatasvir dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 11, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,450,352

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 South Korea?

Generic name: daclatasvir dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 11, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,040,909
Patent Title: HEPATITIS C VIRUS INHIBITORS

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

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

See drug price trends for DAKLINZA.

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

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

Generic name: daclatasvir dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 11, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,140,066,768
Patent Title: C형 간염 바이러스 억제제 (HEPATITIS C VIRUS INHIBITORS)

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

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

See drug price trends for DAKLINZA.

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

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

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,302,841

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 South Korea?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,344,546

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 South Korea?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,080,034,515
Patent Title: CONTROLLED RELEASE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR ACID LABILE DRUGS

CREON is a drug marketed by

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

See drug price trends for CREON.

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

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

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 15, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,080,034,516
Patent Title: PANCREATIN MICROPELLET CORES SUITABLE FOR ENTERIC COATING

CREON is a drug marketed by

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

See drug price trends for CREON.

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

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

Generic name: ticagrelor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,539,467

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

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

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

Generic name: ticagrelor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,055,561

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

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

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

Generic name: macitentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 29, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,473,022

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

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

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

Generic name: macitentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 29, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,057,009

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

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

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

Generic name: tolvaptan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 01, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,132,087

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 JYNARQUE (tolvaptan) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: tolvaptan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 01, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,133,028

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 in South Korea?

Generic name: tolvaptan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 01, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,132,087

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 SAMSCA (tolvaptan) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: tolvaptan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 01, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,133,028

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 LIVDELZI (seladelpar lysine) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: seladelpar lysine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,080,046,695
Patent Title: NOVEL LYSINE SALTS OF 4-((PHENOXYALKYL)THIO)-PHENOXYACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES

LIVDELZI is a drug marketed by Gilead Sciences Inc. There are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and thirty-eight patent family members in forty-six countries.

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

When can LIVDELZI (seladelpar lysine) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: seladelpar lysine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,013,952
Patent Title: NOVEL LYSINE SALTS OF 4-((PHENOXYALKYL)THIO)-PHENOXYACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES

LIVDELZI is a drug marketed by Gilead Sciences Inc. There are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and thirty-eight patent family members in forty-six countries.

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

When can LIVDELZI (seladelpar lysine) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: seladelpar lysine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,160,079,129
Patent Title: 4-((페녹시알킬)티오)-페녹시아세트산 유도체의 신규한 리신염 (NOVEL LYSINE SALTS OF 4-((PHENOXYALKYL)THIO)-PHENOXYACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES)

LIVDELZI is a drug marketed by Gilead Sciences Inc. There are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and thirty-eight patent family members in forty-six countries.

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

When can LIVDELZI (seladelpar lysine) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: seladelpar lysine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 13, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,180,079,468
Patent Title: 4--페녹시아세트산 유도체의 신규한 리신염 (4-- NOVEL LYSINE SALTS OF 4-PHENOXYALKYLTHIO-PHENOXYACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES)

LIVDELZI is a drug marketed by Gilead Sciences Inc. There are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and thirty-eight patent family members in forty-six countries.

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

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

Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,675,651

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 in South Korea?

Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,130,100,381
Patent Title: CAPSULE FORMULATION OF PIRFENIDONE AND PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE EXCIPIENTS

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 TYMLOS (abaloparatide) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: abaloparatide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 03, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,512,377

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

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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 TYMLOS (abaloparatide) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: abaloparatide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 03, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,020,289
Patent Title: METHOD OF DRUG DELIVERY FOR BONE ANABOLIC PROTEIN

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

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

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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 TYMLOS (abaloparatide) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: abaloparatide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 03, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,170,067,906
Patent Title: 골 아나볼릭 단백질을 위한 약물 전달 방법 (METHOD OF DRUG DELIVERY FOR BONE ANABOLIC PROTEIN)

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

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

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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 TYMLOS (abaloparatide) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: abaloparatide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 03, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,180,117,738
Patent Title: 골 아나볼릭 단백질을 위한 약물 전달 방법 (METHOD OF DRUG DELIVERY FOR BONE ANABOLIC PROTEIN)

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

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

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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 South Korea?

Generic name: cobimetinib fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,341,792

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.

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

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

Generic name: cobimetinib fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,080,050,601
Patent Title: AZETIDINES AS MEK INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES

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.

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

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

Generic name: cobimetinib fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,130,058,072
Patent Title: AZETIDINES AS MEK INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES

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.

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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 South Korea?

Generic name: fedratinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 26, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,467,723

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

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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 INREBIC (fedratinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: fedratinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 26, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,494,468

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

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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 South Korea?

Generic name: betrixaban
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,358,574

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

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

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

Generic name: betrixaban
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,080,065,662
Patent Title: NOVEL PHARMACEUTICAL SALTS AND POLYMORPHS OF A FACTOR XA INHIBITOR

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

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

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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 South Korea?

Generic name: sacubitril; valsartan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,432,821

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-six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the sacubitril; valsartan profile page.

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

Generic name: sacubitril; valsartan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,549,318

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-six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the sacubitril; valsartan profile page.

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

Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,513,736

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

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

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

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

Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,513,737

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

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

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

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

Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,513,842

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

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

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

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

Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,085,096

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

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

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

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

Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,085,097

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

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

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

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

Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,140,056,396

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 AXUMIN (fluciclovine f-18) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: fluciclovine f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,608,755

AXUMIN is a drug marketed by Blue Earth. There are eight patents protecting this drug.

This drug has thirty patent family members in sixteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering AXUMIN

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

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

Generic name: ganaxolone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,405,545

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

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

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

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

Generic name: ganaxolone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,415,329

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

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

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

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

Generic name: ganaxolone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,120,107,533
Patent Title: GANAXOLONE FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MAKING AND USE THEREOF

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

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

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

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

Generic name: ganaxolone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,130,123,471
Patent Title: GANAXOLONE FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MAKING AND USE THEREOF

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

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

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

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

Generic name: bedaquiline fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,514,700

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

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

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

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

Generic name: bedaquiline fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,087,020

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 South Korea?

Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,149,295

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

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

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

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

Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,174,201

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

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

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

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

Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,364,277

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

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

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

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

Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,087,127

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

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

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

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

Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,050,557

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

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

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

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

Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,110,117,195

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 XERMELO (telotristat etiprate) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: telotristat etiprate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,464,391

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 South Korea?

Generic name: ingenol mebutate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 18, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,451,993

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 PICATO (ingenol mebutate) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: ingenol mebutate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 18, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,593,579

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 PICATO (ingenol mebutate) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: ingenol mebutate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 18, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,140,088,617
Patent Title: THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS

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 ICLUSIG (ponatinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: ponatinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,436,303

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

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

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

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

Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 01, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,121,291
Patent Title: METHOD FOR PREPARING PARTICLES COMPRISING METAL OXIDE COATING AND PARTICLES WITH METAL OXIDE COATING

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

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

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

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

Generic name: alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 01, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,486,091

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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 OSENI (alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 01, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,109,115
Patent Title: SOLID PREPARATION COMPRISING ALOGLIPTIN AND PIOGLITAZONE

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 LEXISCAN (regadenoson) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: regadenoson
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 02, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,080,090,491
Patent Title: PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN A2A-ADENOSINE RECEPTOR AGONIST AND ITS POLYMORPHS

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

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

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

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

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,670,016

PANCREAZE is a drug marketed by

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

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

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

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,837,010

PANCREAZE is a drug marketed by

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

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

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

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,122,254
Patent Title: 안정한 소화 효소 조성물 (STABLE DIGESTIVE ENZYME COMPOSITIONS)

PANCREAZE is a drug marketed by

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

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

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

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,038,322
Patent Title: 안정한 소화 효소 조성물 (Stable digestive enzyme compositions)

PANCREAZE is a drug marketed by

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

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

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

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,670,016

ZENPEP is a drug marketed by

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

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

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

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,837,010

ZENPEP is a drug marketed by

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

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

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

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,122,254
Patent Title: 안정한 소화 효소 조성물 (STABLE DIGESTIVE ENZYME COMPOSITIONS)

ZENPEP is a drug marketed by

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

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

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

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,038,322
Patent Title: 안정한 소화 효소 조성물 (Stable digestive enzyme compositions)

ZENPEP is a drug marketed by

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

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

When can DYANAVEL XR (amphetamine) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: amphetamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 15, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,495,146

Drug Price Trends for DYANAVEL XR
DYANAVEL XR is a drug marketed by Tris Pharma Inc. There are eleven patents protecting this drug. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has twenty-one patent family members in fourteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering DYANAVEL XR

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The generic ingredient in DYANAVEL XR is amphetamine. There are fifty-five drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the amphetamine profile page.

When can TUZISTRA XR (chlorpheniramine polistirex; codeine polistirex) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: chlorpheniramine polistirex; codeine polistirex
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 15, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,495,146

TUZISTRA XR is a drug marketed by Tris Pharma Inc. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has twenty-one patent family members in fourteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TUZISTRA XR

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The generic ingredient in TUZISTRA XR is chlorpheniramine polistirex; codeine polistirex. There are twenty-nine drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the chlorpheniramine polistirex; codeine polistirex profile page.

When can VANFLYTA (quizartinib dihydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: quizartinib dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 16, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,549,364

VANFLYTA is a drug marketed by Daiichi Sankyo Inc. There are eleven patents protecting this drug.

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

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

When can VANFLYTA (quizartinib dihydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: quizartinib dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 16, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,080,108,548
Patent Title: IMIDAZOLOTHIAZOLE COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE

VANFLYTA is a drug marketed by Daiichi Sankyo Inc. There are eleven patents protecting this drug.

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

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

When can VANFLYTA (quizartinib dihydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: quizartinib dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 16, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,140,091,619
Patent Title: IMIDAZOLOTHIAZOLE COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE

VANFLYTA is a drug marketed by Daiichi Sankyo Inc. There are eleven patents protecting this drug.

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

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

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

Generic name: esketamine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,029,690
Patent Title: INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION OF KETAMINE TO TREAT DEPRESSION

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

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

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

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

Generic name: lefamulin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,478,593

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 South Korea?

Generic name: lefamulin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,123,882

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 AMYVID (florbetapir f-18) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: florbetapir f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 26, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,080,106,564

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 EDARBI (azilsartan kamedoxomil) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: azilsartan kamedoxomil
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 28, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,125,846
Patent Title: SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A BENZIMIDAZOLE-7-CARBOXYLATE DERIVATIVE AND A PH CONTROL AGENT

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 INLYTA (axitinib) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: axitinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 05, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,237,588

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

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

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

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

Generic name: axitinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 05, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,127,949
Patent Title: CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF 6-[2-(METHYLCARBAMOYL)PHENYLSULFANYL]-3-E-[2-(PYRIDIN-2-YL)ETHENYL] INDAZOLE SUITABLE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL CELL GROWTH IN MAMMALS

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

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

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

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

Generic name: beclomethasone dipropionate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 11, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,127,376

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 PROMACTA (eltrombopag olamine) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,475,971

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

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

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

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

Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,537,200

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

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

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

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

Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,632,851

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

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

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

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

Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,020,456
Patent Title: 신규 제약 조성물 (NOVEL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION)

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

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

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

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

Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,140,049,086
Patent Title: 신규 제약 조성물 (NOVEL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION)

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

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

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

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

Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,008,513
Patent Title: 신규 제약 조성물 (NOVEL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION)

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

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

See drug price trends for PROMACTA.

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

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

Generic name: ponatinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 08, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,441,365

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

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

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

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

Generic name: ponatinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 08, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,018,104
Patent Title: ACETYLENIC HETEROARYL COMPOUNDS

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

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

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

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

Generic name: cariprazine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 11, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,668,973

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

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

See drug price trends for VRAYLAR.

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

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

Generic name: cariprazine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 11, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,018,493

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

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

See drug price trends for VRAYLAR.

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

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

Generic name: cariprazine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 11, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,090,264

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

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

See drug price trends for VRAYLAR.

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

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

Generic name: pasireotide pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 24, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,017,904

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

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

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

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

Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,549,876

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 South Korea?

Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,049,010
Patent Title: 야누스 키나제 억제제(R)―3―(4―(7H―피롤로[2,3-d]피리미딘―4―일)―1H―피라졸―1―일)―3―사이클로펜틸프로판니트릴의 염 (SALTS OF THE JANUS KINASE INHIBITOR (R)-3-(4-(7H-PYRROLO[2,3-D]PYRIMIDIN-4-YL)-1H-PYRAZOL-1-YL)-3-CYCLOPENTYLPROPANENITRILE)

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

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

See drug price trends for JAKAFI.

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

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

Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,036,210
Patent Title: 야누스 키나제 억제제(R)―3―(4―(7H―피롤로[2,3-d]피리미딘―4―일)―1H―피라졸―1―일)―3―사이클로펜틸프로판니트릴의 염 (Salts of the Janus kinase inhibitor (R)-3-(4-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-3-cyclopentylpropanenitrile)

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

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

See drug price trends for JAKAFI.

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

When can EMBEDA (morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,486,228

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 KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,598,402

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

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

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

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

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,916,024

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

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

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

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

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,031,512
Patent Title: SYNTHETIC BILE ACID COMPOSITION, METHOD, AND PREPARATION

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

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

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

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

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,013,305
Patent Title: 합성 담즙산 조성물, 방법 및 제조물 (SYNTHETIC BILE ACID COMPOSITION, METHOD, AND PREPARATION)

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

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

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

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

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,160,025,044
Patent Title: 합성 담즙산 조성물, 방법 및 제조물 (SYNTHETIC BILE ACID COMPOSITION, METHOD, AND PREPARATION)

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

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

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

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

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,160,150,646
Patent Title: 합성 담즙산 조성물, 방법 및 제조물 (SYNTHETIC BILE ACID COMPOSITION METHOD AND PREPARATION)

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

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

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

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

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,180,061,401
Patent Title: 합성 담즙산 조성물, 방법 및 제조물 (SYNTHETIC BILE ACID COMPOSITION METHOD AND PREPARATION)

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

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

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

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

Generic name: remimazolam besylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,045,233
Patent Title: SHORT-ACTING BENZODIAZEPINE SALTS AND THEIR POLYMORPHIC FORMS

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

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

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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 BYFAVO (remimazolam besylate) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: remimazolam besylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,150,081,370
Patent Title: 속효형 벤조디아제핀 염 및 이의 중합체 형태 (SHORT-ACTING BENZODIAZEPINE SALTS AND THEIR POLYMORPHIC FORMS)

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

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

See drug price trends for BYFAVO.

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

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

Generic name: remimazolam besylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,170,091,770
Patent Title: 속효형 벤조디아제핀 염 및 이의 중합체 형태 (SHORT-ACTING BENZODIAZEPINE SALTS AND THEIR POLYMORPHIC FORMS)

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

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

See drug price trends for BYFAVO.

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

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

Generic name: tepotinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,544,624

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

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

See drug price trends for TEPMETKO.

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

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

Generic name: tepotinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,031,771
Patent Title: 피리미디닐 피리다지논 유도체 (PYRIMIDINYL PYRIDAZINONE DERIVATIVES)

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 South Korea?

Generic name: tepotinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,050,504
Patent Title: 피리다지논 유도체 (PYRIDAZINONE DERIVATES)

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

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

See drug price trends for TEPMETKO.

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

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

Generic name: alogliptin benzoate; metformin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,536,786

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

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

See drug price trends for KAZANO.

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

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

Generic name: alogliptin benzoate; metformin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,036,367
Patent Title: 알로그립틴 및 메트포르민 히드로클로라이드를 포함하는 고체 제제 (SOLID PREPARATION COMPRISING ALOGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)

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

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

See drug price trends for KAZANO.

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

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

Generic name: lusutrombopag
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 31, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,027,243
Patent Title: PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING OPTICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUND HAVING THROMBOPOIETIN RECEPTOR AGONIST ACTIVITY AND INTERMEDIATE THEREOF

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

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

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

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

Generic name: methylnaltrexone bromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,090,040,248

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

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

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

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

Generic name: clascoterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,495,192

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

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

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

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

Generic name: clascoterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,044,845
Patent Title: Enzymatic process for obtaining 17 alpha-monoesters of cortexolone and/or its 9,11-dehydroderivatives

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

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

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

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

Generic name: daclatasvir dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 09, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,475,189

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 INTRAROSA (prasterone) generic drug versions launch in South Korea?

Generic name: prasterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,680,287

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

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

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

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

Generic name: prasterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 101,850,125

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

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

See drug price trends for INTRAROSA.

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

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

Generic name: prasterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,100,061,671

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

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

See drug price trends for INTRAROSA.

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

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

Generic name: prasterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,130,103,805

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

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

See drug price trends for INTRAROSA.

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

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

Generic name: prasterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Korea Patent 20,160,032,257

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South Korea branded and generic drug markets assessment: regulatory opportunities, exclusivity timelines, and generic entry risks

Last updated: May 12, 2026

What is the size and structure of South Korea’s branded vs generic drug markets?

South Korea’s outpatient prescription market is structurally tilted toward branded originators in therapeutic classes with high clinical differentiation, while generics dominate in molecules where prescribers and payers accept bioequivalent substitutes and where price competition is enabled by reimbursement policy and competitive tendering.

Market structure drivers

  • Pricing and reimbursement controls: National Health Insurance (NHI) pricing and reimbursement systems constrain originator price growth and create room for generics once formulary and reimbursement thresholds allow.
  • Substitution behavior: Pharmacists and prescribers use interchange rules and reimbursement incentives to shift toward lower-priced options where efficacy is treated as equivalent.
  • Regulatory volume: South Korea’s generic approvals, bioequivalence requirements, and manufacturing inspections have a direct bearing on how quickly new generics scale post-approval.

How does South Korea categorize originators and generics for market access?

  • Originator (branded) medicines: Typically launched with strong clinical labeling, branded marketing, and early reimbursement inclusion.
  • Generics: Approved through abbreviated pathways tied to bioequivalence (for small molecules) and additional requirements for complex drug types depending on category.

What are the most important payer and prescriber levers for brand vs generic share?

  • Reimbursement listing and price positioning
  • NHI cost containment policies
  • Therapeutic area differentiation
  • Local evidence requirements when labels expand
  • Interchange and prescribing incentives

What is the Orange Book status system in South Korea and how does it affect exclusivity?

South Korea does not use the US FDA “Orange Book” term as such, but it operates a patent linkage-like structure through Korea’s system connecting certain drug approvals to patent status. The practical effect for branded versus generic competition is similar: generic entry timing can be delayed by patent or regulatory exclusivity protections depending on how linkage and litigation are handled in-country.

Does South Korea provide patent term adjustment or regulatory exclusivity for reference products?

  • Patent term restoration/adjustment is typically limited compared with some jurisdictions, and South Korea’s exclusivity is handled through its own statutory framework rather than US-style regulator-intent frameworks.
  • For business planning, the operational focus is effective exclusivity windows created by:
    • patent status,
    • the litigation or dispute mechanisms tied to marketing approval timing,
    • and the reimbursement “lock-in” effect after launch.

How do patents translate into launch timelines in practice?

  • Brand holders often use:
    • compound (active ingredient) patents
    • formulation or solid-state patents
    • process/manufacturing patents
    • method-of-use patents (for specific indications or dosing regimens)
  • Generic manufacturers face approval timing risk tied to patent disputes and the time required to obtain clear regulatory standing.

When do brand drug exclusivities end in South Korea and what are the realistic generic launch windows?

In South Korea, generic launch windows are shaped by the interaction of:

  • patent expiration and patent litigation timelines,
  • the regulatory approval schedule for generics,
  • and the reimbursement recalibration after new entrants.

What are typical timeline components investors model for generic entry?

  1. Patent status and expiry (compound, formulation, method)
  2. Patent dispute period (if invoked)
  3. Generic marketing authorization approval time
  4. Bioequivalence study execution and submission cycles
  5. Reimbursement and contracting window after approval

How many patents typically control market exclusivity for high-value launches?

In therapeutic areas with sustained revenue (oncology supportive care, metabolic disease, respiratory, cardiovascular), patent estates often include:

  • core substance claims,
  • polymorph/solid form or salt forms,
  • formulation claims (coatings, release profiles, excipients),
  • manufacturing process claims,
  • and method-of-use claims for specific patient subsets or dosing schedules.

Business implication: the “first” patent to expire is often not the last barrier.


What patents protect small-molecule brands in South Korea and how strong is the estate?

Patent strength in South Korea is driven by claim breadth, remaining term, and whether downstream patents cover commercially meaningful subject matter like:

  • specific solid-state forms,
  • stable formulations,
  • heat/light-stable compositions,
  • and manufacturing steps tied to impurity profiles.

Which patent types most frequently delay generic substitution?

  • Compound patents: strongest early, but expire first.
  • Formulation/solid-state patents: often extend practical exclusivity beyond compound expiry.
  • Method-of-use patents: can delay label-based substitution even after compound expiry, depending on labeling and reimbursement.

What factors determine whether a generic can design around South Korean patents?

  • ability to select alternative salts or solid forms,
  • ability to meet dissolution and stability targets without infringing composition/process claims,
  • ability to avoid method-of-use infringement by label positioning (or by relying on unprotected dosing descriptions).

How do Paragraph IV-style challenges work in South Korea and what are the litigation risks?

South Korea’s patent dispute framework functions as a market entry barrier mechanism. The analog to US “Paragraph IV” is operational rather than terminological: generics attempt to launch once they can overcome or avoid infringement risks tied to patent status connected to marketing approval.

What are the main generic entry litigation triggers?

  • filing that asserts non-infringement, invalidity, or non-effectiveness of listed patents,
  • seeking approval while patent disputes are pending,
  • and subsequent infringement allegations after launch.

What settlement dynamics are common in patent linkage environments?

  • settlements often include:
    • delayed launch dates,
    • cross-licenses for defined patents,
    • or conditional agreements tied to specific formulations or label indications.

What patent litigation affects generic entry in South Korea most frequently?

Litigation commonly targets:

  • whether the generic falls within the scope of formula or process claims,
  • whether the patent is valid under local standards,
  • and whether the generic’s label and intended use avoid method-of-use infringement.

Where do infringement fights concentrate?

  • solid form and formulation: polymorph, amorphous/crystalline forms, excipient systems, release profiles;
  • manufacturing/process: steps that affect impurities and yield;
  • dose regimen: method claims tied to patient subsets and dosing parameters.

What formulations and solid-state patents are most relevant to generic risk in South Korea?

South Korea’s generic substitution risk is often highest where brands rely on solid forms and formulation engineering rather than only on the active ingredient.

What formulation features drive generic design-around complexity?

  • dissolution rate targets for BCS classification boundary cases,
  • controlled release profiles,
  • specific coating systems and polymer blends,
  • stability-driven excipient selections,
  • particle size distributions and manufacturing controls.

Which regulatory pathways do generics use in South Korea and what are the key requirements?

For small-molecule generics, the common pathway depends on the ability to demonstrate:

  • bioequivalence (BE),
  • acceptable quality and manufacturing standards,
  • and correct labeling relative to the reference product.

What are the main regulatory bottlenecks for generics?

  • BE study setup and patient recruitment timelines,
  • local facility readiness for inspection,
  • analytical method transfer or validation delays,
  • and data completeness for the dossier.

What manufacturing and GMP factors matter for approval speed?

  • audit readiness and compliance history,
  • ability to demonstrate consistent impurity profiles,
  • batch consistency for solid forms,
  • and documentation sufficiency under local inspection standards.

What is the FDA-style biosimilar risk profile in South Korea for biologics markets?

South Korea is an active biosimilars market, but the branded vs generic question differs materially from small molecules. For biologics:

  • exclusivity and patent estates can be longer due to biologics-specific process and formulation patents,
  • interchange and substitution rules are shaped by local guidance and payer policy,
  • and the clinical comparability program requires more extensive evidence.

What patents most often delay biosimilar launches in South Korea?

  • process and manufacturing patents,
  • formulation/excipient patents affecting stability,
  • device or delivery platform patents where applicable,
  • and method-of-use or indication-expansion claims.

How does South Korea regulate biosimilar interchange and uptake vs branded biologics?

Uptake is influenced by:

  • reimbursement positioning,
  • local prescribing comfort and guideline alignment,
  • and any policy restrictions on substitution at the pharmacy level.

Business implication: a biosimilar can obtain approval but still face slow market penetration without reimbursement and formulary support.


What are the biggest regulatory opportunities for entrants in South Korea’s drug market?

Regulatory opportunity clusters typically fall into three buckets:

1) High-value generic and authorized generic strategies

  • Enter after clear patent cliffs and reimbursement windows.
  • Use platform manufacturing strengths to shorten approval and scale time.
  • Target molecules where solid-state/formulation complexity is manageable.

2) Differentiated follow-on products

  • Line extensions or lifecycle products with defensible data packages can capture share even in crowded generic classes if payer incentives exist.
  • Reformulations with improved patient adherence can accelerate uptake, provided they remain within reimbursement eligibility and patent clearance constraints.

3) Biosimilars with strong clinical and supply execution

  • Where brand biologics have high cost exposure, payer appetite for biosimilars rises.
  • Opportunity increases when patent estates have fewer late-stage formulation/process claims or when design-around options exist.

What are the biggest regulatory challenges for brand holders and generic entrants in South Korea?

Key constraints are systemic rather than case-specific:

Patent-linkage uncertainty and litigation timing

  • Generic approvals that intersect with pending patents can face entry delays.
  • Patent scope disputes in formulation and method claims can drive settlement or stop-launch outcomes.

Complex dossier execution

  • Generics need robust BE and manufacturing quality control packages.
  • For brands, label and lifecycle changes can trigger additional regulatory interactions and compliance burdens.

GMP and inspection readiness

  • Quality systems and site compliance determine approval speed and market authorization continuity.
  • Supply chain reliability influences reimbursement contracting once payers adopt price competition.

How does South Korea’s reimbursement policy impact revenue exposure for branded medicines facing generic competition?

Revenue exposure is driven less by regulatory approval alone and more by:

  • timing of generic reimbursement inclusion,
  • price erosion mechanics,
  • and whether prescribers shift to lower-cost alternatives.

What drives speed of price erosion post-generic entry?

  • number of competing generics after first entry,
  • payer willingness to enforce cost-based switching,
  • and therapeutic category substitution comfort.

What generic entry risks exist for blockbuster brands in South Korea?

Risk concentrates around:

  • late-expiring formulation/process patents,
  • method-of-use claims that can constrain label-based switching,
  • and solid form choices that matter for infringement analysis.

Which generic entry scenarios are most common?

  • Launch before all patents expire: contingent on litigation outcomes and settlement terms.
  • Launch with label carve-outs: risk shifts from method claims to compound/formulation.
  • Authorized generics under license: reduces infringement risk while ensuring market capture.

How does South Korea compare with the US and EU for brand vs generic competition timing?

Operationally:

  • US competition timing can be heavily shaped by FDA listing and US-specific exclusivity regimes.
  • EU competition timing hinges on SPC and patent landscape, and generic approval can be faster but market entry still depends on national enforcement and reimbursement.

South Korea’s key differentiator is the tight coupling of regulatory approval timing with patent status and local litigation mechanics, which can make “regulatory clearance” and “commercial launch” diverge in practice.


South Korea market access opportunity map by therapeutic category

High generic replacement potential

  • lower-complexity small molecules with well-established BE paths,
  • therapeutics where solid-state engineering is limited.

Higher patent and formulation risk

  • oncology supportive care with extensive lifecycle patenting,
  • metabolic and cardiovascular with multiple dose regimen claims,
  • respiratory and CNS molecules where formulation and PK behavior are engineered.

Biosimilar-heavy opportunity

  • high-cost biologics with mature manufacturing and comparability acceptance,
  • categories with payers open to biosimilar substitution.

Key Takeaways

  • South Korea’s branded vs generic split is driven by reimbursement positioning and how patent-linked entry barriers interact with regulatory approval timelines.
  • Practical exclusivity extensions usually come from formulation, solid-state, and method-of-use patents rather than the core compound alone.
  • Generic market entry risk is highest where brands maintain late-cycle patents that constrain formulation/process or restrict label substitution.
  • Regulatory opportunity exists where entrants can shorten BE, pass inspections reliably, and clear or design around formulation and method claims.
  • For biologics, the branded-to-biosimilar transition depends on patent estates plus reimbursement and interchange policies, not only approval.

FAQs

What patent estate components most frequently block generic substitution in South Korea?

Formulation/solid-state patents and method-of-use claims are the most frequent late-stage blockers, especially where brands use engineered release profiles or specific dosing regimens.

Can a generic launch in South Korea without covering all patents held by the brand?

Market launch can be possible under label carve-outs, non-infringement/invalidity positions, or settlement terms, but infringement exposure can persist for unaddressed claims.

What determines whether a biosimilar gains rapid uptake in South Korea?

Approval alone is insufficient; uptake depends on reimbursement placement, prescriber and payer switching behavior, and supply execution.

How do GMP and site readiness affect generic timelines after BE completion?

Manufacturing compliance and inspection readiness can delay marketing authorization even when BE results are complete.

What commercial strategy reduces litigation exposure for generics entering South Korea?

Authorized generic agreements, careful label design, and early patent scope mapping for formulation/process claims reduce stop-launch and post-launch infringement risk.


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