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Last Updated: March 29, 2024

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RHOPRESSA Drug Patent Profile


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

Rhopressa is a drug marketed by Alcon Labs Inc and is included in one NDA. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has sixty-seven patent family members in fourteen countries.

The generic ingredient in RHOPRESSA is netarsudil mesylate. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the netarsudil mesylate profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Rhopressa

Rhopressa was eligible for patent challenges on December 18, 2021.

By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be March 14, 2034. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.

There has been one patent litigation case 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.

Indicators of Generic Entry

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Drug patent expirations by year for RHOPRESSA
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DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for RHOPRESSA
Generic Entry Date for RHOPRESSA*:
Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:
NDA:
Dosage:
SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC

*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 RHOPRESSA

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SponsorPhase
Wills EyePhase 2/Phase 3
Salus UniversityPhase 4
Price Vision GroupPhase 2/Phase 3

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Pharmacology for RHOPRESSA
Drug ClassRho Kinase Inhibitor
Mechanism of ActionRho Kinase Inhibitors
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for RHOPRESSA
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
RHOPRESSA Ophthalmic Solution netarsudil mesylate 0.02% 208254 2 2021-12-20

US Patents and Regulatory Information for RHOPRESSA

RHOPRESSA is protected by fourteen US patents.

Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the earliest date for a generic version of RHOPRESSA is ⤷  Try a Trial.

This potential generic entry date is based on patent ⤷  Try a Trial.

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 RHOPRESSA

Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Combination therapy
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE


Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Compositions for treating glaucoma or reducing intraocular pressure
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial


Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Combination therapy
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Combination therapy
Patent Number: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial
Patented Use: REDUCTION OF ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Alcon Labs Inc RHOPRESSA netarsudil mesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208254-001 Dec 18, 2017 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y Y ⤷  Try a Trial
Alcon Labs Inc RHOPRESSA netarsudil mesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208254-001 Dec 18, 2017 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial Y Y ⤷  Try a Trial
Alcon Labs Inc RHOPRESSA netarsudil mesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208254-001 Dec 18, 2017 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Alcon Labs Inc RHOPRESSA netarsudil mesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208254-001 Dec 18, 2017 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Alcon Labs Inc RHOPRESSA netarsudil mesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208254-001 Dec 18, 2017 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a 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 RHOPRESSA

When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for RHOPRESSA?

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

Australia

Patent: 14228790
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 18202965
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 18202990
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 20203976
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Canada

Patent: 05089
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

China

Patent: 5263494
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 9528721
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 0396085
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Denmark

Patent: 11943
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

European Patent Office

Patent: 76080
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 61484
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 11943
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 18759
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Finland

Patent: 11943
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Hungary

Patent: 61618
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Japan

Patent: 16515520
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 19094339
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 20125355
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 20143163
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 21046439
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 23030072
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Netherlands

Patent: 1101
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Poland

Patent: 11943
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Portugal

Patent: 11943
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Spain

Patent: 76199
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 52377
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

Patent: 42898
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Try a Trial

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 RHOPRESSA around the world.

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
Japan 2019142953 疾患の治療のための二重機構阻害剤 (DUAL MECHANISM INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE) ⤷  Try a Trial
European Patent Office 3053913 INHIBITEURS À DOUBLE MÉCANISME POUR LE TRAITEMENT D'UNE MALADIE (DUAL MECHANISM INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE) ⤷  Try a Trial
Japan 2016515520 併用療法 ⤷  Try a Trial
Hong Kong 1225733 用於治療疾病的雙重抑制劑 (DUAL MECHANISM INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE) ⤷  Try a Trial
Spain 2474150 ⤷  Try a Trial
>Country >Patent Number >Title >Estimated Expiration

Supplementary Protection Certificates for RHOPRESSA

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
3053913 SPC/GB20/019 United Kingdom ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: NETARSUDIL; REGISTERED: UK EU/1/19/1400(NI) 20191121; UK PLGB 16058/003 20191121
3461484 122021000036 Germany ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: LATANOPROST, ODER EIN PHARMAZEUTISCH ANNEHMBARES SALZ DAVON, UND NETARSUDIL MESYLAT; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/20/1502 20210107
3461484 2021C/515 Belgium ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: ROCLANDA - LATANOPROST / NETARSUDIL; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/20/1502 20210108
3053913 301038 Netherlands ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: NETARSUDIL, OF EEN ZOUT OF SOLVAAAT DAARVAN, IN HET BIJZONDER NETARSUDILMESYLAAT; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/19/1400 20191121
3461484 SPC/GB21/033 United Kingdom ⤷  Try a Trial PRODUCT NAME: A COMBINATION OF LATANOPROST AND NETARSUDIL; REGISTERED: UK EU/1/20/1502(FOR NI) 20210107; UK PLGB 16053/0034 20210107
>Patent Number >Supplementary Protection Certificate >SPC Country >SPC Expiration >SPC Description

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