OTEZLA XR Drug Patent Profile
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Which patents cover Otezla Xr, and what generic alternatives are available?
Otezla Xr is a drug marketed by Amgen Inc and is included in one NDA. There are five patents protecting this drug.
The generic ingredient in OTEZLA XR is apremilast. There is one drug master file entry for this compound. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the apremilast profile page.
DrugPatentWatch® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Otezla Xr
A generic version of OTEZLA XR was approved as apremilast by ALKEM LABS LTD on September 21st, 2021.
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Summary for OTEZLA XR
| US Patents: | 5 |
| Applicants: | 1 |
| NDAs: | 1 |
| Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: | 1 |
| Clinical Trials: | 51 |
| Drug Prices: | Drug price information for OTEZLA XR |
| Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: | See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for OTEZLA XR |
| DailyMed Link: | OTEZLA XR at DailyMed |
Recent Clinical Trials for OTEZLA XR
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| Sponsor | Phase |
|---|---|
| SFA Therapeutics | PHASE2 |
| Wake Forest University Health Sciences | Early Phase 1 |
| Amgen | Early Phase 1 |
Pharmacology for OTEZLA XR
| Drug Class | Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitor |
| Mechanism of Action | Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitors |
US Patents and Regulatory Information for OTEZLA XR
OTEZLA XR is protected by nine US patents and four FDA Regulatory Exclusivities.
| Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | TE | Type | RLD | RS | Patent No. | Patent Expiration | Product | Substance | Delist Req. | Exclusivity Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc | OTEZLA XR | apremilast | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL | 210745-001 | Aug 29, 2025 | RX | Yes | Yes | 11,752,129 | ⤷ Start Trial | Y | ⤷ Start Trial | |||
| Amgen Inc | OTEZLA XR | apremilast | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL | 210745-001 | Aug 29, 2025 | RX | Yes | Yes | 10,092,541 | ⤷ Start Trial | ⤷ Start Trial | ||||
| Amgen Inc | OTEZLA XR | apremilast | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL | 210745-001 | Aug 29, 2025 | 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 |
International Patents for OTEZLA XR
See the table below for patents covering OTEZLA XR around the world.
| Country | Patent Number | Title | Estimated Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Patent Office | 3188745 | ⤷ Start Trial | |
| World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) | 2016025686 | ⤷ Start Trial | |
| Argentina | 125988 | FORMULACIONES DE APREMILAST | ⤷ Start Trial |
| >Country | >Patent Number | >Title | >Estimated Expiration |
Supplementary Protection Certificates for OTEZLA XR
| Patent Number | Supplementary Protection Certificate | SPC Country | SPC Expiration | SPC Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2962690 | 300994 | Netherlands | ⤷ Start Trial | DETAILS ASSIGNMENT: CHANGE OF OWNER(S), ASSIGNMENT |
| 2962690 | LUC00125 | Luxembourg | ⤷ Start Trial | PRODUCT NAME: APREMILAST, OR A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT THEREOF; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/14/981 20150116 |
| 2962690 | 122019000070 | Germany | ⤷ Start Trial | PRODUCT NAME: APREMILAST ODER EIN PHARMAZEUTISCH AKZEPTABLES SALZ DAVON; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/14/981 20150115 |
| >Patent Number | >Supplementary Protection Certificate | >SPC Country | >SPC Expiration | >SPC Description |


