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Last Updated: October 31, 2024

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LEVULAN Drug Patent Profile


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Which patents cover Levulan, and what generic alternatives are available?

Levulan is a drug marketed by Dusa and is included in one NDA. There are five patents protecting this drug.

This drug has eleven patent family members in three countries.

The generic ingredient in LEVULAN is aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride. There are six drug master file entries for this compound. Three suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Levulan

Levulan was eligible for patent challenges on December 3, 2003.

By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be January 12, 2038. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.

There have been two patent litigation cases involving the patents protecting this drug, indicating strong interest in generic launch. Recent data indicate that 63% of patent challenges are decided in favor of the generic patent challenger and that 54% of successful patent challengers promptly launch generic drugs.

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DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for LEVULAN
Generic Entry Date for LEVULAN*:
Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:
NDA:
Dosage:
SOLUTION;TOPICAL

*The generic entry opportunity date is the latter of the last compound-claiming patent and the last regulatory exclusivity protection. Many factors can influence early or later generic entry. This date is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source.

Recent Clinical Trials for LEVULAN

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)Phase 2
National Institutes of Health (NIH)Phase 2
Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterPhase 2

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US Patents and Regulatory Information for LEVULAN

LEVULAN is protected by five US patents.

Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the earliest date for a generic version of LEVULAN is ⤷  Sign Up.

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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.

Patents protecting LEVULAN

Methods for photodynamic therapy
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Patented Use: TREATMENT OF ACTINIC KERATOSES OF UPPER EXTREMITIES BY PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY

Methods for photodynamic therapy
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Patented Use: TREATMENT OF ACTINIC KERATOSES OF UPPER EXTREMITIES BY PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY

Methods for photodynamic therapy
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Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
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Expired US Patents for LEVULAN

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date Patent No. Patent Expiration
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Dusa LEVULAN aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride SOLUTION;TOPICAL 020965-001 Dec 3, 1999 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
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International Patents for LEVULAN

When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for LEVULAN?

Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the following patents block generic entry in the countries listed below:

Australia

Patent: 19200152
Patent: Methods for photodynamic therapy
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Patent: 20103365
Patent: Methods for photodynamic therapy
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Patent: 20267186
Patent: Methods for photodynamic therapy
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Patent: 21102111
Patent: Methods for photodynamic therapy
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Patent: 21107564
Patent: Methods for photodynamic therapy
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Patent: 22209242
Patent: METHODS FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY
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Canada

Patent: 29792
Patent: METHODES DE THERAPIE PHOTODYNAMIQUE (METHODS FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY)
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Japan

Patent: 11268
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Patent: 19123708
Patent: 光線力学療法のための局所用組成物、閉塞性ドレッシング材、それを用いたキット、光線力学療法材料、および光線力学療法のための方法 (TOPICAL COMPOSITION FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY, OCCLUSIVE DRESSING MATERIAL, KIT USING THE SAME, PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY)
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Patent: 23130447
Patent: 光線力学的治療のための局所用組成物、閉塞性ドレッシング材、それを用いたキット、光線力学的治療用材料、および光線力学的治療のための方法 (TOPICAL COMPOSITION FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY, OBSTRUCTIVE DRESSING MATERIAL, KIT USING THE SAME, MATERIAL FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY, AND METHOD FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY)
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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 LEVULAN around the world.

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 9101727 ⤷  Sign Up
Austria 285817 ⤷  Sign Up
New Zealand 504366 Method and apparatus for applying 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-amino-4-oxo-pentanoic acid) ⤷  Sign Up
Austria 287709 ⤷  Sign Up
Poland 344106 ⤷  Sign Up
Australia 2024205278 METHODS FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY ⤷  Sign Up
Japan 7311268 ⤷  Sign Up
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