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AZITHROMYCIN Drug Patent Profile


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When do Azithromycin patents expire, and what generic alternatives are available?

Azithromycin is a drug marketed by Amneal, Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, Chartwell Rx, Epic Pharma Llc, Pliva, Sandoz, Taro, Teva Pharms, Zhejiang Poly Pharm, Zydus Lifesciences, Eugia Pharma, Fresenius Kabi Usa, Gland Pharma Ltd, Hikma, Hospira, Pharmobedient, Rising, Slate Run Pharma, Sun Pharm Inds Ltd, Teva Parenteral, Alembic, Apotex Corp, Aurobindo Pharma Usa, Bionpharma, Carlsbad, Cspc Ouyi, Extrovis, Lupin, Strides Pharma, Sunshine, Teva, and Zydus Pharms. and is included in sixty-three NDAs.

The generic ingredient in AZITHROMYCIN is azithromycin. There are thirty-two drug master file entries for this compound. Fifty-nine suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the azithromycin profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Azithromycin

A generic version of AZITHROMYCIN was approved as azithromycin by PLIVA on November 14th, 2005.

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Recent Clinical Trials for AZITHROMYCIN

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Pharmacology for AZITHROMYCIN
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Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for AZITHROMYCIN
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
AZASITE Ophthalmic Solution azithromycin 1% 050810 1 2011-03-03

US Patents and Regulatory Information for AZITHROMYCIN

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Zydus Pharms AZITHROMYCIN azithromycin TABLET;ORAL 213275-001 Apr 11, 2023 DISCN No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Bionpharma AZITHROMYCIN azithromycin TABLET;ORAL 210000-001 Feb 26, 2019 AB RX No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Alembic AZITHROMYCIN azithromycin TABLET;ORAL 211791-001 Jan 28, 2020 AB RX No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Cspc Ouyi AZITHROMYCIN azithromycin TABLET;ORAL 208250-001 Apr 17, 2019 AB RX No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Pliva AZITHROMYCIN azithromycin TABLET;ORAL 065218-001 Nov 14, 2005 AB RX No Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Carlsbad AZITHROMYCIN azithromycin TABLET;ORAL 211068-001 May 8, 2020 AB RX No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Cspc Ouyi AZITHROMYCIN azithromycin TABLET;ORAL 208249-001 Oct 25, 2018 AB RX No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
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