MENOSTAR Drug Patent Profile
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Which patents cover Menostar, and what generic alternatives are available?
Menostar is a drug marketed by Bayer Hlthcare and is included in one NDA.
The generic ingredient in MENOSTAR is estradiol. There is one drug master file entry for this compound. Forty-seven suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the estradiol profile page.
DrugPatentWatch® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Menostar
A generic version of MENOSTAR was approved as estradiol by BARR LABS INC on October 22nd, 1997.
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Summary for MENOSTAR
| US Patents: | 0 |
| Applicants: | 1 |
| NDAs: | 1 |
| Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors: | 94 |
| Clinical Trials: | 2 |
| Patent Applications: | 4,768 |
| Drug Prices: | Drug price information for MENOSTAR |
| What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in MENOSTAR? | MENOSTAR excipients list |
| DailyMed Link: | MENOSTAR at DailyMed |
Recent Clinical Trials for MENOSTAR
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| Sponsor | Phase |
|---|---|
| Bayer | Phase 3 |
Pharmacology for MENOSTAR
| Drug Class | Estrogen |
| Mechanism of Action | Estrogen Receptor Agonists |
US Patents and Regulatory Information for MENOSTAR
| Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | TE | Type | RLD | RS | Patent No. | Patent Expiration | Product | Substance | Delist Req. | Exclusivity Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Hlthcare | MENOSTAR | estradiol | SYSTEM;TRANSDERMAL | 021674-001 | Jun 8, 2004 | AB | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Start Trial | ⤷ Start Trial | ⤷ Start Trial | |||
| >Applicant | >Tradename | >Generic Name | >Dosage | >NDA | >Approval Date | >TE | >Type | >RLD | >RS | >Patent No. | >Patent Expiration | >Product | >Substance | >Delist Req. | >Exclusivity Expiration |
Expired US Patents for MENOSTAR
| Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Patent Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Hlthcare | MENOSTAR | estradiol | SYSTEM;TRANSDERMAL | 021674-001 | Jun 8, 2004 | ⤷ Start Trial | ⤷ Start Trial |
| Bayer Hlthcare | MENOSTAR | estradiol | SYSTEM;TRANSDERMAL | 021674-001 | Jun 8, 2004 | ⤷ Start Trial | ⤷ Start Trial |
| Bayer Hlthcare | MENOSTAR | estradiol | SYSTEM;TRANSDERMAL | 021674-001 | Jun 8, 2004 | ⤷ Start Trial | ⤷ Start Trial |
| >Applicant | >Tradename | >Generic Name | >Dosage | >NDA | >Approval Date | >Patent No. | >Patent Expiration |
International Patents for MENOSTAR
See the table below for patents covering MENOSTAR around the world.
| Country | Patent Number | Title | Estimated Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 109357 | ⤷ Start Trial | |
| Australia | 2097892 | ⤷ Start Trial | |
| Australia | 3280989 | ⤷ Start Trial | |
| Australia | 630347 | ⤷ Start Trial | |
| Australia | 651234 | ⤷ Start Trial | |
| >Country | >Patent Number | >Title | >Estimated Expiration |
Supplementary Protection Certificates for MENOSTAR
| Patent Number | Supplementary Protection Certificate | SPC Country | SPC Expiration | SPC Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0136011 | C00136011/03 | Switzerland | ⤷ Start Trial | PRODUCT NMAE: ESTRADIOL UND MEDROXYPROGESTERONACETAT; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: IKS 55288 20000417 |
| 0136011 | 2000C/027 | Belgium | ⤷ Start Trial | PRODUCT NAME: ETHINYLESTRADIOLUM / NORETHISTERONI ACETAS; NAT. REGISTRATION NO/DATE: 19 IS 106 F3 20000911; FIRST REGISTRATION: NL RVG 23909 19991124 |
| 0136011 | 99C0003 | Belgium | ⤷ Start Trial | PRODUCT NAME: ESTRADIOL AND NORETHISTERONE; FIRST REGISTRATION NO/DATE: 403 IS 106 F3 19980928; FIRST REGISTRATION: SE 14007 19980306 |
| 0584952 | 99C0004 | Belgium | ⤷ Start Trial | PRODUCT NAME: ESTRADIOL, HEMIHYDRATE, NORETHISTERONE, ACETATE; NAT. REGISTRATION NO/DATE: NL 23753 19981210; FIRST REGISTRATION: SE - 14 007 19980306 |
| 0398460 | SPC/GB04/032 | United Kingdom | ⤷ Start Trial | PRODUCT NAME: ESTRADIOL, OPTIONALLY IN THE FORM OF A HYDRATE, TOGETHER WITH DROSPIRENONE; REGISTERED: NL RVG 27505 20021211; UK PL 00053/0341 20040310 |
| >Patent Number | >Supplementary Protection Certificate | >SPC Country | >SPC Expiration | >SPC Description |
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