Last Updated: August 25, 2026

Details for Patent: 11,559,485


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Which drugs does patent 11,559,485 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 11,559,485 protects CAVHANZA and is included in one NDA.

This patent has four patent family members in four countries.

Summary for Patent: 11,559,485
Title:Orally disintegrating tablet comprising amorphous solid dispersion of nilotinib
Abstract:Amorphous solid dispersions and pharmaceutical compositions of the protein kinase inhibitor nilotinib. The pharmaceutical compositions may be used in methods of treating a proliferative disorder such as cancer. In particular, the present disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition in the form of an orally disintegrating tablet. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositions can be administered without regard to food consumption. In other embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositions can be administered at a significantly lower dose as compared to a commercially available immediate-release nilotinib formulation, while providing a comparable therapeutic effect.
Inventor(s):Christian F. Wertz, Tzehaw Chen, Joseph McTarsney, Sarah M. Rieschl, Limin Shi
Assignee: Flex Pharma LLC
Application Number:US17/328,548
Patent Claim Types:
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Composition; Formulation; Compound; Device; Dosage form;

Drugs Protected by US Patent 11,559,485

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Flex Pharma CAVHANZA nilotinib TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING;ORAL 217379-001 May 29, 2026 RX Yes No 11,559,485 ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
Flex Pharma CAVHANZA nilotinib TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING;ORAL 217379-002 May 29, 2026 RX Yes Yes 11,559,485 ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
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International Family Members for US Patent 11,559,485

Country Patent Number Estimated Expiration Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration
Canada 3181361 ⤷  Start Trial
European Patent Office 4142699 ⤷  Start Trial
Israel 297776 ⤷  Start Trial
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2021222739 ⤷  Start Trial
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