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Last Updated: March 29, 2024

Nitisinone - Generic Drug Details


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

Nitisinone is the generic ingredient in three branded drugs marketed by Eton, Medunik, Novitium Pharma, Torrent, Swedish Orphan, and Cycle, and is included in seven NDAs. There are two patents protecting this compound. Additional information is available in the individual branded drug profile pages.

Nitisinone has thirty-eight patent family members in twenty-five countries.

There are two drug master file entries for nitisinone. Seven suppliers are listed for this compound.

Summary for nitisinone
International Patents:38
US Patents:2
Tradenames:3
Applicants:6
NDAs:7
Drug Master File Entries: 2
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: 7
Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors: 125
Clinical Trials: 16
Patent Applications: 868
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What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in nitisinone?nitisinone excipients list
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Recent Clinical Trials for nitisinone

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SponsorPhase
Sutphin DrugsN/A
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Phase 1
ParexelPhase 1

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US Patents and Regulatory Information for nitisinone

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Torrent NITISINONE nitisinone CAPSULE;ORAL 215908-003 Jan 9, 2023 AB RX No No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Swedish Orphan ORFADIN nitisinone CAPSULE;ORAL 021232-004 Jun 13, 2016 AB RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Novitium Pharma NITISINONE nitisinone CAPSULE;ORAL 211041-003 Aug 26, 2019 AB RX No No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Novitium Pharma NITISINONE nitisinone CAPSULE;ORAL 211041-001 Aug 26, 2019 AB RX No No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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Expired US Patents for nitisinone

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date Patent No. Patent Expiration
Swedish Orphan ORFADIN nitisinone CAPSULE;ORAL 021232-001 Jan 18, 2002 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Swedish Orphan ORFADIN nitisinone CAPSULE;ORAL 021232-003 Jan 18, 2002 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Swedish Orphan ORFADIN nitisinone CAPSULE;ORAL 021232-001 Jan 18, 2002 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Swedish Orphan ORFADIN nitisinone CAPSULE;ORAL 021232-003 Jan 18, 2002 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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EU/EMA Drug Approvals for nitisinone

Company Drugname Inn Product Number / Indication Status Generic Biosimilar Orphan Marketing Authorisation Marketing Refusal
MendeliKABS Europe Ltd Nitisinone MDK (previously Nitisinone MendeliKABS) nitisinone EMEA/H/C/004281
Treatment of adult and paediatric (in any age range) patients with confirmed diagnosis of hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT 1) in combination with dietary restriction of tyrosine and phenylalanine.
Withdrawn yes no no 2017-08-24
Cycle Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd Nityr nitisinone EMEA/H/C/004582
Treatment of adult and paediatric patients with confirmed diagnosis of hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) in combination with dietary restriction of tyrosine and phenylalanine.
Authorised yes no no 2018-07-26
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum International AB Orfadin nitisinone EMEA/H/C/000555
Hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT 1)Orfadin is indicated for the treatment of adult and paediatric (in any age range) patients with confirmed diagnosis of hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT 1) in combination with dietary restriction of tyrosine and phenylalanine.Alkaptonuria (AKU)Orfadin is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with alkaptonuria (AKU).
Authorised no no no 2005-02-21
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for nitisinone

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
0591275 SPC/GB05/030 United Kingdom ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: NITISINONE (2-(2-NITRO-4-TRIFLUOROMETHYLBENZOYL)-1,3-CYCLOHEXANEDIONE) OR A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT THEREOF; REGISTERED: UK EU/1/04/303/001 20050221; UK EU/1/04/303/002 20050221; UK EU/1/04/303/003 20050221
0591275 05C0024 France ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: NITISINONE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/04/303/001 20050221
0591275 C300198 Netherlands ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: NITISINONE, DESGEWENST IN DE VORM VAN EEN FARMACEUTISCH AANVAAR DBAAR ZOUT; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/04/303/001-003 20050201
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