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Last Updated: March 19, 2024

SAVELLA Drug Patent Profile


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

Savella is a drug marketed by Abbvie and is included in one NDA. There is one patent protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has thirty-three patent family members in twenty-three countries.

The generic ingredient in SAVELLA is milnacipran hydrochloride. There are twenty-eight drug master file entries for this compound. Three suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the milnacipran hydrochloride profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Savella

Savella was eligible for patent challenges on January 14, 2013.

There have been four patent litigation cases 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.

There are five tentative approvals for the generic drug (milnacipran hydrochloride), which indicates the potential for near-term generic launch.

Indicators of Generic Entry

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Recent Clinical Trials for SAVELLA

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SponsorPhase
University of OttawaPhase 4
AllerganPhase 4
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.N/A

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Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classes for SAVELLA
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for SAVELLA
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
SAVELLA Tablets milnacipran hydrochloride 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg 022256 8 2013-01-14

US Patents and Regulatory Information for SAVELLA

SAVELLA is protected by one US patents.

Patents protecting SAVELLA

Milnacipran for the long-term treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome
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Patented Use: MANAGEMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Abbvie SAVELLA milnacipran hydrochloride TABLET;ORAL 022256-001 Jan 14, 2009 RX Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Abbvie SAVELLA milnacipran hydrochloride TABLET;ORAL 022256-004 Jan 14, 2009 RX Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Abbvie SAVELLA milnacipran hydrochloride TABLET;ORAL 022256-002 Jan 14, 2009 RX Yes No ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Abbvie SAVELLA milnacipran hydrochloride TABLET;ORAL 022256-003 Jan 14, 2009 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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Expired US Patents for SAVELLA

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date Patent No. Patent Expiration
Abbvie SAVELLA milnacipran hydrochloride TABLET;ORAL 022256-003 Jan 14, 2009 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Abbvie SAVELLA milnacipran hydrochloride TABLET;ORAL 022256-001 Jan 14, 2009 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Abbvie SAVELLA milnacipran hydrochloride TABLET;ORAL 022256-002 Jan 14, 2009 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Abbvie SAVELLA milnacipran hydrochloride TABLET;ORAL 022256-002 Jan 14, 2009 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Abbvie SAVELLA milnacipran hydrochloride TABLET;ORAL 022256-004 Jan 14, 2009 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
Abbvie SAVELLA milnacipran hydrochloride TABLET;ORAL 022256-003 Jan 14, 2009 ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial
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International Patents for SAVELLA

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Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
Singapore 183735 MILNACIPRAN FOR THE LONG-TERM TREATMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME ⤷  Try a Trial
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2007038620 ⤷  Try a Trial
Nicaragua 200800099 MILNACIPAN PARA EL TRATAMIENTO A LARGO PLAZO DEL SÍNDROME DE FIBROMALGIA ⤷  Try a Trial
Tunisia SN08129 MILNACIPRAN FOR THE LONG-TERM TREATMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME ⤷  Try a Trial
Norway 20081951 ⤷  Try a Trial
European Patent Office 1545489 ⤷  Try a Trial
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