EPIDUO Drug Patent Profile
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Which patents cover Epiduo, and when can generic versions of Epiduo launch?
Epiduo is a drug marketed by Galderma Labs Lp and Galderma Labs and is included in two NDAs. There are sixteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has eighty-four patent family members in twenty-six countries.
The generic ingredient in EPIDUO is adapalene; benzoyl peroxide. There are twelve drug master file entries for this compound. Thirteen suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the adapalene; benzoyl peroxide profile page.
DrugPatentWatch® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Epiduo
A generic version of EPIDUO was approved as adapalene; benzoyl peroxide by PADAGIS ISRAEL on January 23rd, 2018.
Summary for EPIDUO
International Patents: | 84 |
US Patents: | 10 |
Applicants: | 2 |
NDAs: | 2 |
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: | 2 |
Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors: | 3 |
Clinical Trials: | 31 |
Patent Applications: | 53 |
Formulation / Manufacturing: | see details |
Drug Prices: | Drug price information for EPIDUO |
Drug Sales Revenues: | Drug sales revenues for EPIDUO |
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: | See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for EPIDUO |
What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in EPIDUO? | EPIDUO excipients list |
DailyMed Link: | EPIDUO at DailyMed |



Recent Clinical Trials for EPIDUO
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Sponsor | Phase |
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Bausch Health Americas, Inc. | Phase 2 |
Mahidol University | Phase 2 |
Beiersdorf | Phase 2 |
Pharmacology for EPIDUO
Drug Class | Retinoid |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classes for EPIDUO
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for EPIDUO
Tradename | Dosage | Ingredient | Strength | NDA | ANDAs Submitted | Submissiondate |
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EPIDUO | Gel | adapalene; benzoyl peroxide | 0.1%/2.5% | 022320 | 1 | 2011-12-30 |
US Patents and Regulatory Information for EPIDUO
EPIDUO is protected by ten US patents.
Patents protecting EPIDUO
Gel composition for once-daily treatment of common acne comprising a combination of benzoyl peroxide and adapalene and/or adapalene salt
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Method for treatment of common acne
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Patented Use: TREATMENT OF ACNE
Combinations of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions
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Combinations of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions
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Dermatological/cosmetic gels comprising at least one retinoid and/or retinoid salt and benzoyl peroxide
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Combination/association of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions
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Dermatological/cosmetic gels comprising at least one retinoid and/or retinoid salt and benzoyl peroxide
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Combinations of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions
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Patented Use: TREATMENT OF ACNE
Administration of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for the long-term treatment of acne vulgaris
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Gel composition for treatment of common acne comprising a combination of benzoyl peroxide and adapalene and/or adapalene salt
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Patented Use: TREATMENT OF ACNE
Expired US Patents for EPIDUO
Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Patent Expiration |
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Galderma Labs Lp | EPIDUO | adapalene; benzoyl peroxide | GEL;TOPICAL | 022320-001 | Dec 8, 2008 | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial |
Galderma Labs Lp | EPIDUO | adapalene; benzoyl peroxide | GEL;TOPICAL | 022320-001 | Dec 8, 2008 | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial |
Galderma Labs Lp | EPIDUO | adapalene; benzoyl peroxide | GEL;TOPICAL | 022320-001 | Dec 8, 2008 | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial |
Galderma Labs Lp | EPIDUO | adapalene; benzoyl peroxide | GEL;TOPICAL | 022320-001 | Dec 8, 2008 | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial |
Galderma Labs Lp | EPIDUO | adapalene; benzoyl peroxide | GEL;TOPICAL | 022320-001 | Dec 8, 2008 | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial |
Galderma Labs Lp | EPIDUO | adapalene; benzoyl peroxide | GEL;TOPICAL | 022320-001 | Dec 8, 2008 | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial |
>Applicant | >Tradename | >Generic Name | >Dosage | >NDA | >Approval Date | >Patent No. | >Patent Expiration |
International Patents for EPIDUO
When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for EPIDUO?
Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the following patents block generic entry in the countries listed below:
Argentina
Patent: 1989
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Australia
Patent: 07274288
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Brazil
Patent: 0713182
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Canada
Patent: 56456
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China
Patent: 1541320
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Colombia
Patent: 50136
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Cyprus
Patent: 14473
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Patent: 21398
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Denmark
Patent: 46318
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Patent: 50035
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European Patent Office
Patent: 46318
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Patent: 50035
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France
Patent: 03603
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Hungary
Patent: 43502
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Japan
Patent: 09542779
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Patent: 14040481
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Patent: 16029094
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Lithuania
Patent: 50035
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Mexico
Patent: 09000319
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Poland
Patent: 46318
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Patent: 50035
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Portugal
Patent: 46318
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Patent: 50035
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Russian Federation
Patent: 09104949
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Patent: 12136952
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Patent: 12144414
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Slovenia
Patent: 46318
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Patent: 50035
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South Korea
Patent: 090028764
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Patent: 150003917
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Patent: 160120352
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Spain
Patent: 23951
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Patent: 03505
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Turkey
Patent: 1819658
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Generics may enter earlier, or later, based on new patent filings, patent extensions, patent invalidation, early generic licensing, generic entry preferences, and other factors.
See the table below for additional patents covering EPIDUO around the world.
Country | Patent Number | Title | Estimated Expiration |
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Portugal | 2046318 | ⤷ Try a Trial | |
Luxembourg | 85849 | ⤷ Try a Trial | |
Norway | 861413 | ⤷ Try a Trial | |
Austria | 347354 | ⤷ Try a Trial | |
Japan | 2016029094 | 座瘡病変の治療のためのアダパレンと過酸化ベンゾイルとの組合せ (COMBINATIONS OF ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE FOR TREATING ACNE LESIONS) | ⤷ Try a Trial |
Denmark | 162286 | ⤷ Try a Trial | |
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) | 2008006888 | ⤷ Try a Trial | |
>Country | >Patent Number | >Title | >Estimated Expiration |
Supplementary Protection Certificates for EPIDUO
Patent Number | Supplementary Protection Certificate | SPC Country | SPC Expiration | SPC Description |
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1458369 | SPC/GB10/005 | United Kingdom | ⤷ Try a Trial | PRODUCT NAME: ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE; REGISTERED: DK 40440 20071218; UK PL10590/0057 20091111 |
1458369 | 122008000041 | Germany | ⤷ Try a Trial | PRODUCT NAME: ADAPALEN IN KOMBINATION MIT BENZOYLPEROXID; NAT. REGISTRATION NO/DATE: 67913.00.00 20080229; FIRST REGISTRATION: DAENEMARK 40440 20071218 |
1458369 | SZ 31/2008 | Austria | ⤷ Try a Trial | PRODUCT NAME: KOMBINATIONSPRAEPARAT ENTHALTEND ADAPALEN UND BENZOLYPEROXID |
0199636 | 300209 | Netherlands | ⤷ Try a Trial | 300209, 20060411, EXPIRES: 20070702 |
1458369 | 380 | Finland | ⤷ Try a Trial | |
1458369 | 132008901685368 | Italy | ⤷ Try a Trial | PRODUCT NAME: ADAPALENE E BENZOILE PEROSSIDO(EPIDUO); AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) AND DATE(S): 40440, 20071218;DA 038261018/M A 038261057/M, 20080618 |
1458369 | 08C0024 | France | ⤷ Try a Trial | PRODUCT NAME: ADAPALENE - PEROXYDE DE BENZOLE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE IN FRANCE: NL 33724 DU 20080123; REGISTRATION NO/DATE AT EEC: 40440 DU 20071218 |
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