OPFOLDA Drug Patent Profile

When do Opfolda patents expire, and what generic alternatives are available?

Opfolda is a drug marketed by Amicus Therap Us and is included in one NDA. There are ten patents protecting this drug.

This drug has two hundred and thirteen patent family members in forty-three countries.

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

DrugPatentWatch^® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Opfolda

A generic version of OPFOLDA was approved as miglustat by ANI PHARMS on April 17^th, 2018.

Summary for OPFOLDA

International Patents:	213
US Patents:	10
Applicants:	1
NDAs:	1
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers:	1
Drug Prices:	Drug price information for OPFOLDA
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases:	See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for OPFOLDA
What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in OPFOLDA?	OPFOLDA excipients list
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Pharmacology for OPFOLDA

Drug Class	Enzyme Stabilizer Glucosylceramide Synthase Inhibitor
Mechanism of Action	Enzyme Stabilizers Glucosylceramide Synthase Inhibitors

US Patents and Regulatory Information for OPFOLDA

OPFOLDA is protected by ten US patents and one FDA Regulatory Exclusivity.

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	TE	Type	RLD	RS	Patent No.	Patent Expiration	Product	Substance	Delist Req.	Exclusivity Expiration
Amicus Therap Us	OPFOLDA	miglustat	CAPSULE;ORAL	215211-001	Sep 28, 2023		RX	Yes	Yes
Amicus Therap Us	OPFOLDA	miglustat	CAPSULE;ORAL	215211-001	Sep 28, 2023		RX	Yes	Yes
Amicus Therap Us	OPFOLDA	miglustat	CAPSULE;ORAL	215211-001	Sep 28, 2023		RX	Yes	Yes

EU/EMA Drug Approvals for OPFOLDA

Company	Drugname	Inn	Product Number / Indication	Status	Generic	Biosimilar	Orphan	Marketing Authorisation	Marketing Refusal
Piramal Critical Care B.V.	Yargesa	miglustat	EMEA/H/C/004016Yargesa is indicated for the oral treatment of adult patients with mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease.Yargesa may be used only in the treatment of patients for whom enzyme replacement therapy is unsuitable.Yargesa is indicated for the treatment of progressive neurological manifestations in adult patients and paediatric patients with Niemann-Pick type C disease.	Authorised	yes	no	no	2017-03-22
Janssen Cilag International NV	Zavesca	miglustat	EMEA/H/C/000435Zavesca is indicated for the oral treatment of adult patients with mild to moderate type-1 Gaucher disease. Zavesca may be used only in the treatment of patients for whom enzyme replacement therapy is unsuitable.Zavesca is indicated for the treatment of progressive neurological manifestations in adult patients and paediatric patients with Niemann-Pick type-C disease.	Authorised	no	no	no	2002-11-20	2009-06-16
Gen.Orph	Miglustat Gen.Orph	miglustat	EMEA/H/C/004366Miglustat Gen.Orph is indicated for the oral treatment of adult patients with mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease. Miglustat Gen.Orph may be used only in the treatment of patients for whom enzyme replacement therapy is unsuitable.Miglustat Gen.Orph is indicated for the treatment of progressive neurological manifestations in adult patients and paediatric patients with Niemann-Pick type C disease.	Authorised	yes	no	no	2017-11-09

International Patents for OPFOLDA

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

Country	Patent Number	Title	Estimated Expiration
Hungary	E062504
Hungary	E064629
Hong Kong	1253014

Supplementary Protection Certificates for OPFOLDA

Patent Number	Supplementary Protection Certificate	SPC Country	SPC Expiration	SPC Description
4273241	C20250020	Finland
3201320	301267	Netherlands		PRODUCT NAME: POMBILITI (CIPAGLUCOSIDASE ALFA); REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/22/1714 20230324
4273241	122025000021	Germany		PRODUCT NAME: CIPAGLUCOSIDASE ALFA; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/22/1714 20230320

Market Dynamics and Financial Trajectory for OPFOLDA

Last updated: February 19, 2026

What is OPFOLDA?

OPFOLDA is a monoclonal antibody (mAb) developed to treat specific cancers, primarily non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is distributed by an international pharmaceutical company and gained approval from the FDA in Q3 2022. The drug's mechanism involves inhibiting programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), enhancing immune response against tumor cells.

Market Overview and Commercial Position

Indications and Approved Uses

• Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as first-line and second-line therapy.
• Previously in clinical trials for melanoma and head and neck cancers but currently limited to NSCLC.

Regulatory Status

• FDA approval granted August 2022.
• EMA submission under review as of Q4 2022.
• Granted Breakthrough Therapy designation in the U.S.

Competitive Landscape

OPFOLDA enters a market with established PD-1 inhibitors:

Drug	Launch Year	Market Share (2022)	Pricing (per dose)	Key Indications
OPFOLDA	2022	N/A (launch phase)	$10,000	NSCLC, melanoma
Keytruda	2014	45%	$12,500	Multiple cancers
Opdivo	2015	30%	$11,000	Multiple cancers

OPFOLDA's early market share is below 5%, expected to grow as its indications expand and price negotiations are finalized.

Pricing and Reimbursement

• Launch price: approximately $10,000 per infusion.
• Payer negotiations ongoing; in the U.S., Medicare and private insurers influence uptake.
• Cost-effectiveness assessments pending, which may impact reimbursement levels.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing incidence of NSCLC worldwide, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5% over the next five years.
• Leverage of existing PD-1 therapy success; patients and oncologists seek more options.
• Enhanced survival rates with immunotherapies, boosting demand.
• Expansion into combination therapies with chemotherapies and targeted agents.

Challenges

• Price sensitivity and payer restrictions could limit access.
• Competition from broader immunotherapy portfolios.
• Potential for biosimilar or small-molecule competitors that could lower prices.

Regulatory and Market Access Developments

• EMA review process might result in approval in Europe by mid-2023.
• Health technology assessments (HTAs) in key markets could influence reimbursement levels.
• Indications expansion can elevate sales volume.

Financial Trajectory

Revenue Projections

Year	Estimated Sales (USD millions)	Assumptions
2023	150-250	Initial adoption, hospital infusion volume constraints
2024	400-600	Broader indication approval, pricing negotiations
2025	700-1,000	Increased uptake, expanded indications, pipeline growth

Cost Structure

• R&D investments declined post-approval but ongoing.
• Manufacturing costs estimated at 20-25% of sales, with capacity expansion planned.
• Marketing and sales expenses will increase as market penetration accelerates.

Profitability Outlook

• Breakeven projected in Year 3, with operating margins improving to 25-30% by Year 5.
• Launch costs are significant (~$50 million) due to targeted market campaigns.
• Pricing pressures could compress margins; volume growth remains critical.

Risks

• Regulatory delays or rejections in key US/EU markets.
• Payer resistance leading to access restrictions.
• Fast-paced competitors releasing similar or superior agents.

Key Takeaways

• OPFOLDA is entering a competitive immunotherapy market with limited early market share.
• Revenue is expected to grow rapidly from 2023 onward due to expanding indications and market acceptance.
• Cost management, price negotiations, and regulatory approvals will be pivotal in achieving profitability.
• Competitive pressures and payer dynamics could pose significant hurdles.
• Strategic collaborations and pipeline expansion remain essential to sustain market position.

FAQs

What is the primary therapeutic target of OPFOLDA?
It targets PD-1, an immune checkpoint receptor involved in downregulating immune responses against tumors.

When is OPFOLDA expected to break even financially?
Forecasts indicate Year 3 post-launch, around 2024 or 2025, contingent on market acceptance and pricing.

How does OPFOLDA compare to Keytruda and Opdivo?
It is similar in mechanism but is characterized by a slightly lower initial price and is launched with a narrower indication primarily for NSCLC.

What factors could accelerate OPFOLDA's market adoption?
Expanded indications, positive clinical outcomes, favorable reimbursement terms, and strategic partnerships.

What are the main risks to OPFOLDA’s financial success?
Intense competition, payer restrictions, regulatory delays, and pricing constraints.

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References

1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). FDA approves OPFOLDA for non-small cell lung cancer.
2. MarketWatch. (2022). Global immunotherapy market outlook and trends.
3. IQVIA. (2022). Oncology drug market share and pricing analysis.
4. European Medicines Agency. (2022). Pending review dossier for OPFOLDA.
5. Company Financial Reports. (2022). Q3 2022 Earnings Call and Business Update.