PLIAGLIS Drug Patent Profile

When do Pliaglis patents expire, and when can generic versions of Pliaglis launch?

Pliaglis is a drug marketed by Taro Pharms and is included in one NDA. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has seven patent family members in seven countries.

The generic ingredient in PLIAGLIS is lidocaine; tetracaine. There are twenty-nine drug master file entries for this compound. Three suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the lidocaine; tetracaine profile page.

DrugPatentWatch^® Generic Entry Outlook for Pliaglis

By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be January 14, 2031. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.

Indicators of Generic Entry

Summary for PLIAGLIS

International Patents:	7
US Patents:	3
Applicants:	1
NDAs:	1
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers:	2
Clinical Trials:	9
Formulation / Manufacturing:	see details
Drug Prices:	Drug price information for PLIAGLIS
What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in PLIAGLIS?	PLIAGLIS excipients list
DailyMed Link:	PLIAGLIS at DailyMed

See drug prices for PLIAGLIS

DrugPatentWatch^® Estimated Generic Entry Opportunity Date for PLIAGLIS

NDA:

021717

Dosage:

CREAM;TOPICAL

^*The generic entry opportunity date is the latter of the last compound-claiming patent and the last regulatory exclusivity protection. Many factors can influence early or later generic entry. This date is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source.

Recent Clinical Trials for PLIAGLIS

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

Sponsor	Phase
American Association of Endodontists	Phase 4
University of Michigan	Phase 4
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	Phase 4

See all PLIAGLIS clinical trials

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classes for PLIAGLIS

C01BB	Antiarrhythmics, class Ib
C01B	ANTIARRHYTHMICS, CLASS I AND III
C01	CARDIAC THERAPY
C	Cardiovascular system

C05AD	Local anesthetics
C05A	AGENTS FOR TREATMENT OF HEMORRHOIDS AND ANAL FISSURES FOR TOPICAL USE
C05	VASOPROTECTIVES
C	Cardiovascular system

C05AD	Local anesthetics
C05A	AGENTS FOR TREATMENT OF HEMORRHOIDS AND ANAL FISSURES FOR TOPICAL USE
C05	VASOPROTECTIVES
C	Cardiovascular system

D04AB	Anesthetics for topical use
D04A	ANTIPRURITICS, INCL. ANTIHISTAMINES, ANESTHETICS, ETC.
D04	ANTIPRURITICS, INCL. ANTIHISTAMINES, ANESTHETICS, ETC.
D	Dermatologicals

D04AB	Anesthetics for topical use
D04A	ANTIPRURITICS, INCL. ANTIHISTAMINES, ANESTHETICS, ETC.
D04	ANTIPRURITICS, INCL. ANTIHISTAMINES, ANESTHETICS, ETC.
D	Dermatologicals

N01BA	Esters of aminobenzoic acid
N01B	ANESTHETICS, LOCAL
N01	ANESTHETICS
N	Nervous system

N01BB	Amides
N01B	ANESTHETICS, LOCAL
N01	ANESTHETICS
N	Nervous system

R02AD	Anesthetics, local
R02A	THROAT PREPARATIONS
R02	THROAT PREPARATIONS
R	Respiratory system

S01HA	Local anesthetics
S01H	LOCAL ANESTHETICS
S01	OPHTHALMOLOGICALS
S	Sensory organs

S01HA	Local anesthetics
S01H	LOCAL ANESTHETICS
S01	OPHTHALMOLOGICALS
S	Sensory organs

S02DA	Analgesics and anesthetics
S02D	OTHER OTOLOGICALS
S02	OTOLOGICALS
S	Sensory organs

US Patents and Regulatory Information for PLIAGLIS

PLIAGLIS is protected by three US patents.

Generics may enter earlier, or later, based on new patent filings, patent extensions, patent invalidation, early generic licensing, generic entry preferences, and other factors.

Patents protecting PLIAGLIS

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	TE	Type	RLD	RS	Patent No.	Patent Expiration	Product	Substance	Delist Req.	Exclusivity Expiration
Taro Pharms	PLIAGLIS	lidocaine; tetracaine	CREAM;TOPICAL	021717-001	Jun 29, 2006		RX	Yes	Yes			Y
Taro Pharms	PLIAGLIS	lidocaine; tetracaine	CREAM;TOPICAL	021717-001	Jun 29, 2006		RX	Yes	Yes			Y
Taro Pharms	PLIAGLIS	lidocaine; tetracaine	CREAM;TOPICAL	021717-001	Jun 29, 2006		RX	Yes	Yes			Y

Expired US Patents for PLIAGLIS

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Patent Expiration
Taro Pharms	PLIAGLIS	lidocaine; tetracaine	CREAM;TOPICAL	021717-001	Jun 29, 2006
Taro Pharms	PLIAGLIS	lidocaine; tetracaine	CREAM;TOPICAL	021717-001	Jun 29, 2006

International Patents for PLIAGLIS

When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for PLIAGLIS?

Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the following patents block generic entry in the countries listed below:

Australia

Brazil

Canada

China

European Patent Office

Mexico

Generics may enter earlier, or later, based on new patent filings, patent extensions, patent invalidation, early generic licensing, generic entry preferences, and other factors.

See the table below for additional patents covering PLIAGLIS around the world.

Country	Patent Number	Title	Estimated Expiration
Brazil	112012017554	formulações de anestésicas locais formadoras de sólido para controle da dor
China	1589779
Japan	2012246315	DRUG DELIVERY OF PHASE CHANGING FORMULATION
Australia	6638696
Japan	2006326337	CONTROLLED HEAT TO REGULATE TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF MEDICAL SUBSTANCE
European Patent Office	1702597