United States: These 36 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry From 2022 - 2023
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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 ADASUVE (loxapine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: loxapine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 20, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 6,716,416
ADASUVE is a drug marketed by Alexza Pharms. There are seven patents protecting this drug.
This drug has two hundred and twenty-seven patent family members in twenty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ADASUVE
See drug price trends for ADASUVE.
The generic ingredient in ADASUVE is loxapine. There are eight drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the loxapine profile page.
When can ALIMTA (pemetrexed disodium) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pemetrexed disodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 24, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 5,344,932
ALIMTA is a drug marketed by Lilly. There is one patent protecting this drug and four Paragraph IV challenges. Six tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.
This drug has eighteen patent family members in eleven countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ALIMTA
See drug price trends for ALIMTA.
The generic ingredient in ALIMTA is pemetrexed disodium. There are twenty-nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pemetrexed disodium profile page.
When can YOSPRALA (aspirin; omeprazole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: aspirin; omeprazole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 31, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 9,364,439
YOSPRALA is a drug marketed by Genus Lifesciences. There are five patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has forty-six patent family members in twenty-three countries. There has been litigation on patents covering YOSPRALA
See drug price trends for YOSPRALA.
The generic ingredient in YOSPRALA is aspirin; omeprazole. There are twenty-two drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the aspirin; omeprazole profile page.
When can MYTESI (crofelemer) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: crofelemer
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 02, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 7,341,744
This drug has forty-five patent family members in twenty-five countries.
See drug price trends for MYTESI.
The generic ingredient in MYTESI is crofelemer. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crofelemer profile page.
When can ESKATA (hydrogen peroxide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: hydrogen peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: June 08, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 7,381,427
ESKATA is a drug marketed by Aclaris. There are six patents protecting this drug.
This drug has thirty-one patent family members in eighteen countries.
The generic ingredient in ESKATA is hydrogen peroxide. There are fifty-three drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the hydrogen peroxide profile page.
When can LUSEDRA (fospropofol disodium) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: fospropofol disodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 01, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 6,204,257
LUSEDRA is a drug marketed by Eisai Inc. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has thirty-four patent family members in twenty-five countries.
The generic ingredient in LUSEDRA is fospropofol disodium. Additional details are available on the fospropofol disodium profile page.
When can ULESFIA (benzyl alcohol) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: benzyl alcohol
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 11, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 6,793,931
ULESFIA is a drug marketed by Shionogi Inc. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. There has been litigation on patents covering ULESFIA
The generic ingredient in ULESFIA is benzyl alcohol. There are fifty drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the benzyl alcohol profile page.
When can GADAVIST (gadobutrol) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: gadobutrol
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 12, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
GADAVIST is a drug marketed by Bayer Hlthcare.
See drug price trends for GADAVIST.
The generic ingredient in GADAVIST is gadobutrol. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the gadobutrol profile page.
When can IRESSA (gefitinib) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: gefitinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 13, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
IRESSA is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca.
See drug price trends for IRESSA.
The generic ingredient in IRESSA is gefitinib. There are twelve drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the gefitinib profile page.
When can FOLOTYN (pralatrexate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pralatrexate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 16, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 6,028,071
FOLOTYN is a drug marketed by Acrotech. There are three patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has forty-four patent family members in twenty-three countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FOLOTYN
See drug price trends for FOLOTYN.
The generic ingredient in FOLOTYN is pralatrexate. There are two drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pralatrexate profile page.
When can IXEMPRA KIT (ixabepilone) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ixabepilone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 23, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 6,670,384
IXEMPRA KIT is a drug marketed by R-pharm Us Llc. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has one hundred and fifty-five patent family members in thirty-five countries.
See drug price trends for IXEMPRA KIT.
The generic ingredient in IXEMPRA KIT is ixabepilone. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ixabepilone profile page.
When can ADDYI (flibanserin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: flibanserin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 01, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 7,420,057
ADDYI is a drug marketed by Sprout Pharms. There are four patents protecting this drug.
This drug has eighty-two patent family members in thirty-one countries.
See drug price trends for ADDYI.
The generic ingredient in ADDYI is flibanserin. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the flibanserin profile page.
When can KEVEYIS (dichlorphenamide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: dichlorphenamide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 07, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
KEVEYIS is a drug marketed by Xeris.
This drug has eighty-two patent family members in thirty-one countries.
See drug price trends for KEVEYIS.
The generic ingredient in KEVEYIS is dichlorphenamide. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the dichlorphenamide profile page.
When can DULERA (formoterol fumarate; mometasone furoate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: formoterol fumarate; mometasone furoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 12, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
This drug has eighty-two patent family members in thirty-one countries.
See drug price trends for DULERA.
The generic ingredient in DULERA is formoterol fumarate; mometasone furoate. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the formoterol fumarate; mometasone furoate profile page.
When can KINEVAC (sincalide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: sincalide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: August 16, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 6,803,046
KINEVAC is a drug marketed by Bracco. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has ten patent family members in eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KINEVAC
See drug price trends for KINEVAC.
The generic ingredient in KINEVAC is sincalide. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the sincalide profile page.
When can ORAVIG (miconazole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: miconazole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: September 11, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 6,916,485
ORAVIG is a drug marketed by Galt Pharms. There are three patents protecting this drug.
This drug has twenty-four patent family members in fourteen countries.
See drug price trends for ORAVIG.
The generic ingredient in ORAVIG is miconazole. There are twenty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the miconazole profile page.
When can YONDELIS (trabectedin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: trabectedin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 23, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
YONDELIS is a drug marketed by Janssen Prods. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has forty-four patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering YONDELIS
See drug price trends for YONDELIS.
The generic ingredient in YONDELIS is trabectedin. There are four drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the trabectedin profile page.
When can TRI-LUMA (fluocinolone acetonide; hydroquinone; tretinoin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: fluocinolone acetonide; hydroquinone; tretinoin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: October 25, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 8,653,053
TRI-LUMA is a drug marketed by Galderma Labs Lp. There are four patents protecting this drug.
This drug has twenty-nine patent family members in eighteen countries.
See drug price trends for TRI-LUMA.
The generic ingredient in TRI-LUMA is fluocinolone acetonide; hydroquinone; tretinoin. There are twelve drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the fluocinolone acetonide; hydroquinone; tretinoin profile page.
When can LUMASON (sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 13, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
LUMASON is a drug marketed by Bracco. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has nine patent family members in nine countries.
See drug price trends for LUMASON.
The generic ingredient in LUMASON is sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres. There are two drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type a microspheres profile page.
When can XERESE (acyclovir; hydrocortisone) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: acyclovir; hydrocortisone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 13, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 7,223,387
XERESE is a drug marketed by Bausch. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has twenty-five patent family members in twenty-one countries.
See drug price trends for XERESE.
The generic ingredient in XERESE is acyclovir; hydrocortisone. There are fifty-six drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the acyclovir; hydrocortisone profile page.
When can XOFIGO (radium ra-223 dichloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: radium ra-223 dichloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: November 17, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 6,635,234
XOFIGO is a drug marketed by Bayer Hlthcare. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has thirty-four patent family members in twenty-one countries.
See drug price trends for XOFIGO.
The generic ingredient in XOFIGO is radium ra-223 dichloride. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the radium ra-223 dichloride profile page.
When can GOPRELTO (cocaine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: cocaine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 14, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
GOPRELTO is a drug marketed by Genus Lifesciences. There are twelve patents protecting this drug. There has been litigation on patents covering GOPRELTO
The generic ingredient in GOPRELTO is cocaine hydrochloride. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cocaine hydrochloride profile page.
When can GIAPREZA (angiotensin ii acetate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: angiotensin ii acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: December 21, 2022
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
GIAPREZA is a drug marketed by La Jolla Pharma. There are ten patents protecting this drug.
This drug has thirty-seven patent family members in twenty-one countries.
See drug price trends for GIAPREZA.
The generic ingredient in GIAPREZA is angiotensin ii acetate. There are five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the angiotensin ii acetate profile page.
When can NUMBRINO (cocaine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: cocaine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: January 10, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
NUMBRINO is a drug marketed by Cody Labs Inc.
This drug has thirty-seven patent family members in twenty-one countries.
See drug price trends for NUMBRINO.
The generic ingredient in NUMBRINO is cocaine hydrochloride. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cocaine hydrochloride profile page.
When can ADVIL DUAL ACTION WITH ACETAMINOPHEN (acetaminophen; ibuprofen) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: acetaminophen; ibuprofen
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: February 28, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
ADVIL DUAL ACTION WITH ACETAMINOPHEN is a drug marketed by Glaxosmithkline.
This drug has thirty-seven patent family members in twenty-one countries.
The generic ingredient in ADVIL DUAL ACTION WITH ACETAMINOPHEN is acetaminophen; ibuprofen. There are sixty-six drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the acetaminophen; ibuprofen profile page.
When can NORMOCARB HF 25 (magnesium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; sodium chloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: magnesium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; sodium chloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 04, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 7,300,674
NORMOCARB HF 25 is a drug marketed by Dialysis Sups. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has four patent family members in four countries.
The generic ingredient in NORMOCARB HF 25 is magnesium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; sodium chloride. There are one hundred and forty-six drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the magnesium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; sodium chloride profile page.
When can CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP (chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 14, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 7,241,065
CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP is a drug marketed by Becton Dickinson Co. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has twelve patent family members in eleven countries.
The generic ingredient in CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP is chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol. There are fifty-eight drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol profile page.
When can DEFITELIO (defibrotide sodium) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: defibrotide sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: March 30, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
DEFITELIO is a drug marketed by Jazz Pharms Inc. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has twenty-five patent family members in sixteen countries.
See drug price trends for DEFITELIO.
The generic ingredient in DEFITELIO is defibrotide sodium. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the defibrotide sodium profile page.
When can TARGINIQ (naloxone hydrochloride; oxycodone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: naloxone hydrochloride; oxycodone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 04, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 9,907,793
TARGINIQ is a drug marketed by Purdue Pharma Lp. There are fifteen patents protecting this drug.
This drug has three hundred and five patent family members in forty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TARGINIQ
The generic ingredient in TARGINIQ is naloxone hydrochloride; oxycodone hydrochloride. There are twelve drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the naloxone hydrochloride; oxycodone hydrochloride profile page.
When can PROVAYBLUE (methylene blue) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: methylene blue
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: April 08, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
PROVAYBLUE is a drug marketed by Provepharm Sas.
This drug has three hundred and five patent family members in forty-four countries.
See drug price trends for PROVAYBLUE.
The generic ingredient in PROVAYBLUE is methylene blue. 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 methylene blue profile page.
When can AMTURNIDE (aliskiren hemifumarate; amlodipine besylate; hydrochlorothiazide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: aliskiren hemifumarate; amlodipine besylate; hydrochlorothiazide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 16, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 8,183,295
AMTURNIDE is a drug marketed by Novartis. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has thirty-two patent family members in twenty-four countries.
The generic ingredient in AMTURNIDE is aliskiren hemifumarate; amlodipine besylate; hydrochlorothiazide. There are four drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the aliskiren hemifumarate; amlodipine besylate; hydrochlorothiazide profile page.
When can LUCEMYRA (lofexidine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: lofexidine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 16, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
This drug has thirty-two patent family members in twenty-four countries.
See drug price trends for LUCEMYRA.
The generic ingredient in LUCEMYRA is lofexidine hydrochloride. Additional details are available on the lofexidine hydrochloride profile page.
When can PHEXXI (citric acid; lactic acid; potassium bitartrate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: citric acid; lactic acid; potassium bitartrate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: May 22, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
This drug has forty-three patent family members in twenty-two countries.
See drug price trends for PHEXXI.
The generic ingredient in PHEXXI is citric acid; lactic acid; potassium bitartrate. There are five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the citric acid; lactic acid; potassium bitartrate profile page.
When can VISTOGARD (uridine triacetate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: uridine triacetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 6,258,795
VISTOGARD is a drug marketed by Wellstat Therap. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and seventy-five patent family members in twenty-one countries.
The generic ingredient in VISTOGARD is uridine triacetate. There are thirty-six drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the uridine triacetate profile page.
When can XURIDEN (uridine triacetate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: uridine triacetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 10, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States Patent Patent 6,258,795
XURIDEN is a drug marketed by Wellstat Therap. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and seventy-five patent family members in twenty-one countries.
The generic ingredient in XURIDEN is uridine triacetate. There are thirty-six drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the uridine triacetate profile page.
When can PHOTREXA (riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Key Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Date: July 15, 2023
Generic Entry Controlled by: United States FDA Regulatory Exclusivity
PHOTREXA is a drug marketed by Glaukos.
This drug has one hundred and seventy-five patent family members in twenty-one countries.
The generic ingredient in PHOTREXA is riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium. There are ten drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium profile page.
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