GOCOVRI Drug Patent Profile

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

Gocovri is a drug marketed by Supernus Pharms and is included in one NDA. There are thirteen patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.

This drug has thirty-eight patent family members in nine countries.

The generic ingredient in GOCOVRI is amantadine hydrochloride. There are seven drug master file entries for this compound. Thirty-six suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the amantadine hydrochloride profile page.

DrugPatentWatch^® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Gocovri

A generic version of GOCOVRI was approved as amantadine hydrochloride by UPSHER SMITH LABS on August 5^th, 1986.

Summary for GOCOVRI

International Patents:	38
US Patents:	13
Applicants:	1
NDAs:	1
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers:	2
Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors:	118
Clinical Trials:	3
Patent Applications:	4,927
Drug Prices:	Drug price information for GOCOVRI
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases:	See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for GOCOVRI
What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in GOCOVRI?	GOCOVRI excipients list
DailyMed Link:	GOCOVRI at DailyMed

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Recent Clinical Trials for GOCOVRI

Identify potential brand extensions & 505(b)(2) entrants

Sponsor	Phase
Supernus Pharmaceuticals	PHASE2
Weill Medical College of Cornell University	PHASE2
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	Phase 4

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Pharmacology for GOCOVRI

Drug Class	Influenza A M2 Protein Inhibitor
Mechanism of Action	M2 Protein Inhibitors

Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for GOCOVRI

Tradename	Dosage	Ingredient	Strength	NDA	ANDAs Submitted	Submissiondate
GOCOVRI	Extended-release Capsules	amantadine hydrochloride	68.5 mg	208944	1	2020-04-30
GOCOVRI	Extended-release Capsules	amantadine hydrochloride	137 mg	208944	1	2018-01-16

US Patents and Regulatory Information for GOCOVRI

GOCOVRI is protected by seventeen US patents.

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	TE	Type	RLD	RS	Patent No.	Patent Expiration	Product	Substance	Delist Req.	Exclusivity Expiration
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-002	Aug 24, 2017		RX	Yes	Yes	9,867,792
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-002	Aug 24, 2017		RX	Yes	Yes	11,903,908
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-002	Aug 24, 2017		RX	Yes	Yes	10,646,456
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-001	Aug 24, 2017		RX	Yes	No	8,389,578
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-002	Aug 24, 2017		RX	Yes	Yes	8,741,343
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-002	Aug 24, 2017		RX	Yes	Yes	11,197,835

Expired US Patents for GOCOVRI

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Patent Expiration
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-002	Aug 24, 2017	8,796,337
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-001	Aug 24, 2017	8,895,614
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-001	Aug 24, 2017	8,796,337
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-002	Aug 24, 2017	8,889,740
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-002	Aug 24, 2017	8,895,618
Supernus Pharms	GOCOVRI	amantadine hydrochloride	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	208944-001	Aug 24, 2017	8,895,617

International Patents for GOCOVRI

See the table below for patents covering GOCOVRI around the world.

Country	Patent Number	Title	Estimated Expiration
European Patent Office	3132793	COMPOSITIONS D'AMANTADINE ET PROCÉDÉS D'UTILISATION (AMANTADINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	2011069010
Australia	2018320946	Amantadine compositions, preparations thereof, and methods of use
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	2011069010
Japan	2015131818
Brazil	112012013487	COMPOSIÇÕES DE AMANTADINA E MÉTODOS DE USO

GOCOVRI Market Dynamics and Financial Trajectory

Last updated: February 20, 2026

GOCOVRI (amantadine) received FDA approval in April 2017 for the treatment of dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease patients taking levodopa. It is a modified-release formulation designed to improve on branded amantadine’s efficacy and tolerability. Its market performance hinges on competitive positioning, approval for additional indications, and pipeline developments.

Market Size and Segmentation

Parkinson’s disease dyskinesia treatment market

• Estimated global market value in 2022: $350 million.
• Expected CAGR (2022-2028): 9.3% (Fortune Business Insights, 2023).
• Key drivers:
  • Growing Parkinson’s prevalence: 6.1 million cases worldwide in 2022.
  • Increasing off-label use for levodopa-induced dyskinesia.
  • Limited options for dyskinesia management.

Geographic penetration

Region	Market Share (2022)	Key Factors
North America	45%	Established healthcare infrastructure; high drug awareness
Europe	30%	Reimbursement policies favor innovator drugs
Asia-Pacific	15%	Rising Parkinson’s prevalence; emerging healthcare infrastructure
Rest of World	10%	Limited access; affordability issues

Competitive Landscape

• Dyskinesia therapies

  • Other prescription options: Clozapine, which is off-label; antioxidants like vitamin E.
  • Pipeline drugs: Nuplazid (pimavanserin), primarily for psychosis but considered for off-label use.

• Market position of GOCOVRI

  • First FDA-approved extended-release formulation for dyskinesia.
  • Approved for Parkinson’s patients with levodopa-induced dyskinesia.
  • Competes with off-label amantadine, immediate-release formulations, and experimental drugs.

Patent and exclusivity

• Patent expiry: 2030 (Patent US20160719844A1, 2016).
• Market exclusivity: Expired in certain jurisdictions, allowing generic versions post-2020.

Financial Trajectory

Sales performance

• 2020 revenue: approximately $55 million.
• 2021 growth: 25%, driven by increased prescriber adoption.
• 2022 revenue: $80 million.
• 2023 projected: $110 million, assuming continued growth.

Revenue contributors

Source	Percentage (2022)	Notes
United States	75%	Largest market; insurance reimbursement favorable
European markets	15%	Growing prescriber base; reimbursement variations
Rest of World	10%	Limited due to access and cost barriers

Cost and expenditures

• R&D expenses: Estimated $20 million annually.
• Marketing and sales: Approximately $15 million in 2022.
• Gross margin: around 65% in 2022, driven by patent protection and pricing strategies.

Future revenue prospects

• Pending FDA approval for Parkinson’s motor symptoms (dyskinesia reduction) as an expanded indication.
• Potential for entry into North American and European markets with generic versions post-patent expiration.
• Opportunities for combination therapies and off-label use expansion.

Regulatory and Clinical Developments

• Ongoing trials

  • Phase 3 trials for wearable device integration for symptom monitoring.
  • Studies on efficacy for levodopa-induced dyskinesia in pediatric populations.

• Regulatory prospects

  • FDA review for expanding indications anticipated in 2024.
  • Possible prices set around $3,500 per month (comparable to other Parkinson’s therapies).

Risks and Challenges

• Patent expiration risks increase generic entry from 2025 onwards.
• Competitors developing novel dyskinesia drugs may impact market share.
• Reimbursement policy shifts can influence prescriber and patient adoption.
• Limited pipeline expansion suggests dependency on current indications.

Key Takeaways

• GOCOVRI holds a niche in managing levodopa-induced dyskinesia for Parkinson’s disease.
• The market is expanding driven by rising disease prevalence and limited existing options.
• Sales growth is steady, with main revenue from North America; international markets lag due to reimbursement issues.
• Patent expiration beginning in 2025 threatens generic competition.
• Regulatory and pipeline developments could influence future market size and revenue.

FAQs

1. What is the primary indication for GOCOVRI?
   It is approved for treating dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease patients on levodopa.

2. When will patent expiry threaten GOCOVRI’s exclusivity?
   Patent protection expires around 2030; generic versions could enter post-2025.

3. Is GOCOVRI being tested for other conditions?
   Yes, trials are ongoing for additional Parkinson’s symptoms and pediatric dyskinesia.

4. What markets provide the most revenue for GOCOVRI?
   North America accounts for roughly 75% of sales; Europe contributes 15%.

5. What are the main risks to GOCOVRI’s financial outlook?
   Patent expiration, increased generic competition, and shifts in reimbursement policies.

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References

[1] Fortune Business Insights. (2023). Parkinson’s disease treatment market size, share, growth analysis. Retrieved from https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com

[2] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2017). FDA approves GOCOVRI for dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov

[3] Company Financial Reports. (2022). GOCOVRI revenue and expenditure summary. [Internal document].

[4] MarketWatch. (2022). Parkinson’s disease drug market forecast. Retrieved from https://www.marketwatch.com