Last Updated: November 13, 2026

Details for Patent: 12,161,653

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Which drugs does patent 12,161,653 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 12,161,653 protects KYBELLA and is included in one NDA.

This patent has five patent family members in four countries.

Summary for Patent: 12,161,653
Title:Treatment of submental fat
Abstract:This disclosure relates to compositions, kits and methods for non-surgical reduction of localized subcutaneous fat such as that associated with a cosmetic fat accumulation. The methods employ compositions having specific concentrations of a salt of deoxycholic acid which provides a superior fat cell necrosis with modest adverse effects. Examples of localized subcutaneous fat are found in the submental area, in particular under the chin.
Inventor(s):Patricia Walker
Assignee: Allergan Sales LLC
Application Number:US17/752,056
Patent Claim Types:
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Drugs Protected by US Patent 12,161,653

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Abbvie KYBELLA deoxycholic acid SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 206333-001 Apr 29, 2015 AP RX Yes Yes 12,161,653 ⤷  Start Trial IMPROVEMENT IN THE APPEARANCE OF MODERATE TO SEVERE CONVEXITY OR FULLNESS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBMENTAL FAT IN ADULTS BY MEANS OF REDUCING SUBMENTAL FAT VOLUME AS DESCRIBED IN THE APPROVED LABELING ⤷  Start Trial
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