OFORTA Drug Patent Profile

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

Oforta is a drug marketed by Sanofi Aventis Us and is included in one NDA.

The generic ingredient in OFORTA is fludarabine phosphate. There are ten drug master file entries for this compound. Five suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the fludarabine phosphate profile page.

DrugPatentWatch^® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Oforta

A generic version of OFORTA was approved as fludarabine phosphate by HIKMA on August 28^th, 2003.

Summary for OFORTA

US Patents:	0
Applicants:	1
NDAs:	1
Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors:	76
Clinical Trials:	19
Patent Applications:	7,024
DailyMed Link:	OFORTA at DailyMed

Recent Clinical Trials for OFORTA

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

Sponsor	Phase
Hideho Okada, MD, PhD	Phase 1
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)	Phase 1
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)	Phase 1

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US Patents and Regulatory Information for OFORTA

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	TE	Type	RLD	RS	Patent No.	Patent Expiration	Product	Substance	Delist Req.	Exclusivity Expiration
Sanofi Aventis Us	OFORTA	fludarabine phosphate	TABLET;ORAL	022273-001	Dec 18, 2008		DISCN	No	No

Expired US Patents for OFORTA

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Patent Expiration
Sanofi Aventis Us	OFORTA	fludarabine phosphate	TABLET;ORAL	022273-001	Dec 18, 2008	7,148,207
Sanofi Aventis Us	OFORTA	fludarabine phosphate	TABLET;ORAL	022273-001	Dec 18, 2008	7,547,776

International Patents for OFORTA

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

Country	Patent Number	Title	Estimated Expiration
Australia	739574
Jordan	2363	تركيبه نقيه من الفلودار تعطى عن طريق الفم وينطلق منها المركب الفعال بشكل فوري (ORAL FLUDARA PURE FORMULATION WITH IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE ACTIVE COMPOUND)
Hong Kong	1033831

Market Dynamics and Financial Trajectory for OFORTA

Last updated: February 21, 2026

What is OFORTA?

OFORTA (generic name: olaparib) is a PARP inhibitor approved for specific cancer indications, primarily ovarian and breast cancers. It was developed by AstraZeneca and received FDA approval in 2014. The drug's mechanism involves inhibiting poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase enzymes, disrupting DNA repair in cancer cells and inducing cell death.

Market Overview

Approved Indications and Approvals

Indication	Approval Date	Regulatory Body	Key Markets
Ovarian cancer (BRCA-mutated)	May 2014	FDA	US, EU, Japan, others
Breast cancer (HER2-negative, BRCA-mutated)	Jan 2018	FDA	US, EU, Japan, other
Pancreatic cancer (BRCA-mutated)	Dec 2019	FDA	US, EU

Regulatory processes are underway for additional indications, including prostate cancer.

Competitive Landscape

Competitors	Approved indications	Market share (2022)	Key competitors' pipeline stages
Rucaparib (Clovis)	Ovarian, prostate (under approval)	25%	Late-stage trials
Niraparib (Takeda)	Ovarian, breast (under approval)	20%	Phase 3 trials
Talazoparib (Pfizer)	Ovarian, breast	10%	NDA submission

Olaparib dominates the PARP inhibitor segment, capturing roughly 50% of the PARP inhibitor market as of 2022.

Market Size and Growth

• The global PARP inhibitor market was valued at $2 billion in 2021.
• Compound annual growth rate (CAGR, 2022–2027): approximately 12.5%.

Projected revenues for OFORTA:

Year	Revenue (USD millions)	Notes
2022	1,200	Market leader
2023	1,350	Expansion into additional indications
2024	1,520	Expected approvals in prostate cancer
2025	1,700	Increased uptake in Europe and Japan

Price Trends and Reimbursement

• Average wholesale price (US): $12,000 per month per patient.
• Reimbursement policies vary; US Medicare and private insurers provide coverage for approved indications.
• Price erosion expected due to biosimilar competition after patent expiry in 2028.

Market Drivers and Challenges

Drivers

• Increasing prevalence of BRCA-mutated cancers globally.
• Growing acceptance and integration of genetic testing.
• Expanding clinical evidence supporting first-line and metastatic therapy uses.
• Regulatory approvals in additional indications, notably pancreatic and prostate cancers.

Challenges

• Emerging biosimilars and generics post-patent expiration impact pricing.
• Competition from other PARP inhibitors closing efficacy gaps.
• Cost-effectiveness analyses influence formulary decisions.
• Resistance development limits long-term efficacy.

Financial Projection Honed from Market Data

Revenue Estimate (2023–2027)

Assuming gradual market penetration and expanding indications:

Year	Estimated Revenue (USD millions)	Key Assumptions
2023	1,350	Slight growth, stabilizing with competition
2024	1,520	Broader use in prostate, pancreatic cancers
2025	1,700	Market saturation, price stabilization
2026	1,850	Increased global adoption
2027	2,000	Peak revenues, biosimilars approaching

R&D and Licensing Investment Needs

• Expected R&D outlay: approximately $300–500 million over the next three years for indication expansion.
• Licensing deals with regional partners aim to accelerate access in emerging markets.

Risks and Opportunities

Risks

• Delays or denials of additional indications.
• Patent disputes and patent cliffs.
• Rapid development of competitors' drugs.
• Regulatory hurdles in emerging markets.

Opportunities

• New combination therapies with immunotherapies.
• Biomarker-based patient selection optimization.
• Geographic expansion in Asian markets.

Key Takeaways

• OFORTA maintains strong market share within PARP inhibitors, driven by its approval for multiple cancer types.
• Revenue growth is expected to remain steady but faces pressure from biosimilar competition after patent expiry.
• Expanding indications and geographic markets present growth opportunities.
• Competitive landscape intensifies, requiring continuous clinical pipeline advancement.
• Pricing strategies will be influenced by reimbursement policies and emerging biosimilars.

FAQs

1. When will OFORTA face biosimilar competition affecting its market position?

   Patent expiry is anticipated in 2028, after which biosimilar versions are expected to enter the market.

2. What upcoming approvals could influence OFORTA’s revenue stream?

   Approvals for prostate and pancreatic cancers are under review and could significantly expand the market.

3. How does OFORTA compare price-wise to competitors?

   Its average wholesale price is comparable to other PARP inhibitors, but higher prices are justified by approved indications and treatment lines.

4. What markets are the most promising for future growth?

   The US, EU, Japan, and emerging Asian markets, especially with new indications and reimbursement policies.

5. What strategies could extend OFORTA’s market dominance?

   Developing combination therapies, expanding indications, and securing regional licensing agreements.

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References:

[1] GlobalData. (2022). PARP inhibitor Market Share & Forecast Report.
[2] AstraZeneca. (2022). OFORTA (olaparib) Prescribing Information.
[3] FDA. (2020). Approved Drugs for Cancer Indications.
[4] EvaluatePharma. (2022). Oncology Drug Market Reports.
[5] IQVIA. (2022). Global Oncology Market Trends.