Last Updated: August 25, 2026

Details for Patent: 12,029,740


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Which drugs does patent 12,029,740 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 12,029,740 protects CAVHANZA and is included in one NDA.

This patent has nine patent family members in six countries.

Summary for Patent: 12,029,740
Title:Amorphous nilotinib microparticles and uses thereof
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 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
Assignee: Flex Pharma LLC
Application Number:US17/866,939
Patent Claim Types:
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Composition; Formulation; Compound; Dosage form;

Drugs Protected by US Patent 12,029,740

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 12,029,740 ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
Flex Pharma CAVHANZA nilotinib TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING;ORAL 217379-002 May 29, 2026 RX Yes Yes 12,029,740 ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
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