Last Updated: September 24, 2026

MEDROL Drug Patent Profile


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

Medrol is a drug marketed by Pharmacia And Upjohn and Pfizer and is included in three NDAs.

The generic ingredient in MEDROL is methylprednisolone. There are two drug master file entries for this compound. Twenty-six suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the methylprednisolone profile page.

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A generic version of MEDROL was approved as methylprednisolone by WATSON LABS on October 16th, 1997.

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Pharmacology for MEDROL

US Patents and Regulatory Information for MEDROL

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Pharmacia And Upjohn MEDROL methylprednisolone acetate ENEMA;RECTAL 018102-001 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 DISCN No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Pfizer MEDROL methylprednisolone TABLET;ORAL 011153-006 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 AB RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Pfizer MEDROL methylprednisolone TABLET;ORAL 011153-004 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 AB RX Yes No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
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