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SEMAGLUTIDE - Generic Drug Details


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What are the generic drug sources for semaglutide and what is the scope of freedom to operate?

Semaglutide is the generic ingredient in three branded drugs marketed by Novo and is included in three NDAs. There are thirty-four patents protecting this compound. Additional information is available in the individual branded drug profile pages.

Semaglutide has three hundred and ninety-one patent family members in thirty-nine countries.

Two suppliers are listed for this compound.

DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for SEMAGLUTIDE
Generic Entry Dates for SEMAGLUTIDE*:
Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:
Dosage:
SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS
Generic Entry Dates for SEMAGLUTIDE*:
Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:
Dosage:
TABLET;ORAL
Generic Entry Dates for SEMAGLUTIDE*:
Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:
Dosage:
SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS

*The generic entry opportunity date is the latter of the last compound-claiming patent and the last regulatory exclusivity protection. Many factors can influence early or later generic entry. This date is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source.

Recent Clinical Trials for SEMAGLUTIDE

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SponsorPhase
Washington University School of MedicinePhase 2
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)Phase 2
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCPhase 2

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Pharmacology for SEMAGLUTIDE
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for SEMAGLUTIDE
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
OZEMPIC Injection semaglutide 8 mg/3 mL 209637 1 2022-12-21
WEGOVY Injection semaglutide 0.25 mg/0.5 mL 0.5 mg/0.5 mL 1 mg/0.5 mL 1.7 mg/0.75 mL 2.4 mg/0.75 mL 215256 1 2022-10-20
OZEMPIC Injection semaglutide 2 mg/1.5 mL and 4 mg/3 mL 209637 7 2021-12-06

US Patents and Regulatory Information for SEMAGLUTIDE

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Novo OZEMPIC semaglutide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 209637-002 Apr 9, 2019 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y ⤷  Try a Trial
Novo WEGOVY semaglutide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215256-002 Jun 4, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y ⤷  Try a Trial
Novo WEGOVY semaglutide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215256-004 Jun 4, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y Y ⤷  Try a Trial
Novo WEGOVY semaglutide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215256-002 Jun 4, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y Y ⤷  Try a Trial
Novo WEGOVY semaglutide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215256-005 Jun 4, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y Y ⤷  Try a Trial
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Expired US Patents for SEMAGLUTIDE

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date Patent No. Patent Expiration
Novo OZEMPIC semaglutide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 209637-002 Apr 9, 2019 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Novo OZEMPIC semaglutide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 209637-004 Oct 6, 2022 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Novo OZEMPIC semaglutide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 209637-001 Dec 5, 2017 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Novo OZEMPIC semaglutide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 209637-002 Apr 9, 2019 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Novo OZEMPIC semaglutide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 209637-002 Apr 9, 2019 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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EU/EMA Drug Approvals for SEMAGLUTIDE

Company Drugname Inn Product Number / Indication Status Generic Biosimilar Orphan Marketing Authorisation Marketing Refusal
Novo Nordisk A/S Wegovy semaglutide EMEA/H/C/005422
Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management, including weight loss and weight maintenance, in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of- ≥30 kg/m² (obesity), or- ≥27 kg/m² to
Authorised no no no 2022-01-06
Novo Nordisk A/S Ozempic semaglutide EMEA/H/C/004174
Treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise:as monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance or contraindications;in addition to other medicinal products for the treatment of diabetes.For study results with respect to combinations, effects on glycaemic control and cardiovascular events, and the populations studied, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1.
Authorised no no no 2018-02-08
Novo Nordisk A/S Rybelsus semaglutide EMEA/H/C/004953
Rybelsus is indicated for the treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control as an adjunct to diet and exerciseas monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance or contraindicationsin combination with other medicinal products for the treatment of diabetes.For study results with respect to combinations, effects on glycaemic control and cardiovascular events, and the populations studied, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1.
Authorised no no no 2020-04-03
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International Patents for SEMAGLUTIDE

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
Taiwan 200942255 Acylated GLP-1 compounds ⤷  Try a Trial
Japan 4937258 ⤷  Try a Trial
European Patent Office 1863839 COMPOSES DE GLP-1 ACYLES (ACYLATED GLP-1 COMPOUNDS) ⤷  Try a Trial
Poland 2991671 ⤷  Try a Trial
Canada 2868188 COMPOSITIONS DE PEPTIDES GLP-1 ET LEUR PREPARATION (COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF) ⤷  Try a Trial
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for SEMAGLUTIDE

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
1863839 132018000000262 Italy ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: SEMAGLUTIDE(OZEMPIC); AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) AND DATE(S): EU/1/17/1251, 20180212
1863839 18C1017 France ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: SEMAGLUTIDE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/17/1251 20180212
1863839 C201830026 Spain ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: OZEMPIC-SEMAGLUTIDA; NATIONAL AUTHORISATION NUMBER: EU/1/17/1251; DATE OF AUTHORISATION: 20180208; NUMBER OF FIRST AUTHORISATION IN EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA): EU/1/17/1251; DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION IN EEA: 20180208
1863839 C01863839/01 Switzerland ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: SEMAGLUTIDE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: SWISSMEDIC-ZULASSUNG 66604 02.07.2018
1863839 2018C/016 Belgium ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: OZEMPIC - SEMAGLUTIDE; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/17/1251 20180212
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