Last Updated: June 22, 2026

MIDAZOLAM Drug Patent Profile


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Which patents cover Midazolam, and when can generic versions of Midazolam launch?

Midazolam is a drug marketed by Apothecon, Baxter Hlthcare Corp, Bedford, Ben Venue, Epic Pharma Llc, Fresenius Kabi Usa, Gland Pharma Ltd, Hikma, Hospira, Hospira Inc, Igi Labs Inc, Intl Medicated, Intl Medication, Micro Labs, Ph Health, Rising, Padagis Us, Pai Holdings, Pharm Assoc, Sun Pharm Inds Ltd, Rafa Labs Ltd, Onesource Specialty, B Braun Medical, Exela Pharma, Gland, and Inforlife. and is included in forty-one NDAs. There is one patent protecting this drug.

The generic ingredient in MIDAZOLAM is midazolam. There are nine drug master file entries for this compound. Seven suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the midazolam profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Midazolam

There have been five 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.

There are two tentative approvals for the generic drug (midazolam), which indicates the potential for near-term generic launch.

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Recent Clinical Trials for MIDAZOLAM

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Novartis PharmaceuticalsPHASE1
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)PHASE3
Unity Health TorontoPHASE3

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Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classes for MIDAZOLAM
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for MIDAZOLAM
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
NAYZILAM Nasal Spray midazolam 5 mg/spray 211321 1 2021-06-01

US Patents and Regulatory Information for MIDAZOLAM

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Ph Health MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE midazolam hydrochloride INJECTABLE;INJECTION 078511-001 Nov 10, 2008 DISCN No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Hospira Inc MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE midazolam hydrochloride INJECTABLE;INJECTION 075409-001 Jun 20, 2000 DISCN No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Pharm Assoc MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE midazolam hydrochloride SYRUP;ORAL 077115-001 Sep 9, 2005 DISCN No No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Exela Pharma MIDAZOLAM IN 0.8% SODIUM CHLORIDE midazolam SOLUTION;INTRAVENOUS 215868-001 Jul 20, 2022 DISCN Yes No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
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EU/EMA Drug Approvals for MIDAZOLAM

Company Drugname Inn Product Number / Indication Status Generic Biosimilar Orphan Marketing Authorisation Marketing Refusal
Neuraxpharm Pharmaceuticals S.L. Buccolam midazolam EMEA/H/C/002267Treatment of prolonged, acute, convulsive seizures in infants, toddlers, children and adolescents (from three months to less than 18 years).Buccolam must only be used by parents / carers where the patient has been diagnosed to have epilepsy.For infants between three and six months of age, treatment should be in a hospital setting where monitoring is possible and resuscitation equipment is available. Authorised no no no 2011-09-04
>Company >Drugname >Inn >Product Number / Indication >Status >Generic >Biosimilar >Orphan >Marketing Authorisation >Marketing Refusal

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