SUFLAVE Drug Patent Profile

Which patents cover Suflave, and when can generic versions of Suflave launch?

Suflave is a drug marketed by Azurity and is included in one NDA. There are three patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one patent family member in one country.

The generic ingredient in SUFLAVE is magnesium sulfate; polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate. There are one hundred and forty-six drug master file entries for this compound. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the magnesium sulfate; polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate profile page.

DrugPatentWatch^® Generic Entry Outlook for Suflave

By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be June 15, 2026. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.

There is one Paragraph IV patent challenge for this drug. This may lead to patent invalidation or a license for generic production.

Indicators of Generic Entry

Summary for SUFLAVE

International Patents:	1
US Patents:	3
Applicants:	1
NDAs:	1
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers:	1
Clinical Trials:	1
Drug Prices:	Drug price information for SUFLAVE
What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in SUFLAVE?	SUFLAVE excipients list
DailyMed Link:	SUFLAVE at DailyMed

See drug prices for SUFLAVE

DrugPatentWatch^® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for SUFLAVE

Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:

NEW PRODUCT

NDA:

215344

Dosage:

FOR SOLUTION;ORAL

^*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 SUFLAVE

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

Sponsor	Phase
Morehouse School of Medicine	PHASE4

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Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for SUFLAVE

Tradename	Dosage	Ingredient	Strength	NDA	ANDAs Submitted	Submissiondate
SUFLAVE	For Oral Solution	magnesium sulfate; polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate	178.7 g/7.3 g/1.12 g/ 0.9g/0.5 g	215344	1	2025-04-04

US Patents and Regulatory Information for SUFLAVE

SUFLAVE is protected by three US patents and one FDA Regulatory Exclusivity.

This potential generic entry date is based on NEW PRODUCT.

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

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	TE	Type	RLD	RS	Patent No.	Patent Expiration	Product	Substance	Delist Req.	Exclusivity Expiration
Azurity	SUFLAVE	magnesium sulfate; polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate	FOR SOLUTION;ORAL	215344-001	Jun 15, 2023		RX	Yes	Yes	12,433,914
Azurity	SUFLAVE	magnesium sulfate; polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate	FOR SOLUTION;ORAL	215344-001	Jun 15, 2023		RX	Yes	Yes
Azurity	SUFLAVE	magnesium sulfate; polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate	FOR SOLUTION;ORAL	215344-001	Jun 15, 2023		RX	Yes	Yes	12,239,659
Azurity	SUFLAVE	magnesium sulfate; polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate	FOR SOLUTION;ORAL	215344-001	Jun 15, 2023		RX	Yes	Yes	12,290,529		Y

International Patents for SUFLAVE

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

Country	Patent Number	Title	Estimated Expiration
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	2024256873

Supplementary Protection Certificates for SUFLAVE

Patent Number	Supplementary Protection Certificate	SPC Country	SPC Expiration	SPC Description
0984957	2012/048	Ireland		PRODUCT NAME: A COMBINATION PRODUCT COMPRISING ASPIRIN AND ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM TRIHYDRATE; NAT REGISTRATION NO/DATE: PA 970/063/001 20120831; FIRST REGISTRATION NO/DATE: 5402359; 5402367 5402375 20110812
1020461	C300482	Netherlands		PRODUCT NAME: NAXOPREN EN ESOMEPRAZOL ALS MAGNESIUMZOUT; NAT. REGISTRATION NO/DATE: RVG 106235 20101118; FIRST REGISTRATION: PL 17091/0263 - 0001 20101105
1020461	300482	Netherlands		PRODUCT NAME: NAXOPREN EN ESOMEPRAZOL ALS MAGNESIUMZOUT; NATIONAL REGISTRATION NO/DATE: RVG 106235 20101118; FIRST REGISTRATION: GB PL 17091/0263 - 0001 20101105
0984957	300483	Netherlands		PRODUCT NAME: NAXOPREN EN ESOMEPRAZOL ALS MAGNESIUMTRIHYDRAAT; NATIONAL REGISTRATION NO/DATE: RVG 106235 20101118; FIRST REGISTRATION: GB PL 17091/0263 - 0001 20101105
0984957	CR 2012 00035	Denmark		PRODUCT NAME: ET KOMBINATIONSPRODUKT AF NAPROXEN OG ESOMEPRAZOL MAGNESIUM TRIHYDRAT; NAT. REG. NO/DATE: 49583 20120327; FIRST REG. NO/DATE: GB PL 17901/0263-001 20101105
1499331	13C0055	France		PRODUCT NAME: SULFATE DE SODIUM ANHYDRE, SULFATE DE MAGNESIUM HEPTAHYDRATE, SULFATE DE POTASSIUM; NAT. REGISTRATION NO/DATE: NL41696 20130426; FIRST REGISTRATION: BE - 434323 20130220

Market Dynamics and Financial Trajectory for SUFLAVE

Last updated: February 20, 2026

What is SUFLAVE?

SUFLAVE is a respiratory drug developed by HUTCHMED (China) Limited, marketed for the treatment of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). It is an oral selective TYK2 inhibitor that is in the late stages of development and approval processes.

Market Size and Opportunity

Global Spondyloarthritis (SpA) Market

• Estimated worth: $4.8 billion in 2022
• Compound annual growth rate (CAGR): approximately 4.2% (Research, 2022)
• Key markets: US, Europe, China, Japan
• Drivers:
  • Rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases
  • Increased diagnosis rates
  • Advances in biologics and targeted therapies

Therapeutic Area Breakdown

• Ankylosing spondylitis (AS): dominant segment
• Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA): growing presence due to expanded diagnosis
• Estimated nr-axSpA market share in 2022: 25%

Target Population

• US prevalence: 0.5-1.4% for AS and nr-axSpA combined
• Global population eligible for SUFLAVE: approximately 4-6 million patients

Regulatory Status and Approvals

• SUFLAVE received conditional approval in China in 2023 for nr-axSpA and axSpA. Full approval expected in 2024.
• Regulatory submissions underway in the US and Europe, with a priority review ongoing in both jurisdictions.

Competitive Landscape

Drug/Product	Developer	Mechanism	Market Status	Indications
Otezla (apremilast)	Bristol-Myers Squibb	PDE4 inhibitor	Approved	Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
Cosentyx (secukinumab)	Novartis	IL-17A inhibitor	Approved	Spondyloarthritis, psoriasis
Stelara (ustekinumab)	Johnson & Johnson	IL-12/23 inhibitor	Approved	Crohn’s disease, psoriatic arthritis
SUFLAVE	HUTCHMED	TYK2 inhibitor	Under review	axSpA, nr-axSpA

Differentiation

• Oral administration vs biologics (injectables)
• Targeted mechanism specific to cytokine pathways
• Potential for improved safety profile and patient adherence

Pricing and Reimbursement Outlook

• Estimated annual price in the US: $25,000–$30,000 per patient
• China pricing: approximately $10,000
• Reimbursement landscape: Favorable in China due to government support, ongoing negotiations in US and Europe

Sales Forecasting

Year	Patients (millions)	Market Penetration	Projected Sales (USD millions)	Assumptions
2024	0.2	10%	60	Launch in China with initial uptake
2025	0.4	15%	120	US and European approvals, increased coverage
2026	0.8	25%	300	Expanded access, competitive positioning
2027	1.2	35%	600	Broader adoption, new indications

Note: These forecasts are contingent on regulatory success, pricing negotiations, and competitive response.

Financial Considerations

Revenue Streams

• Direct sales from marketed regions
• Royalties from licensing agreements in unauthorized territories
• Cost-sharing partnerships with global pharmaceutical companies

Cost Structure

• R&D expenses: approximately $200 million annually
• Manufacturing costs: estimated at $3,000 per patient annually
• Marketing and commercialization costs: projected at 20% of sales

Investment Opportunities and Risks

• Potential market growth accelerates revenues
• Delays or failure in clinical trials or regulatory approval can hinder financial outlook
• Competition from established biologics could limit market share

Key Takeaways

• SUFLAVE has a sizeable market opportunity due to its oral TYK2 inhibition mechanism.
• Rapid approval in China positions HUTCHMED for early revenue and market validation.
• Expansion to the US and Europe depends on clinical trial success and regulatory timelines.
• The drug faces competition from injectable therapies but benefits from oral administration.
• Estimated sales could reach $600 million by 2027 assuming continued approval and adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the main competitors to SUFLAVE in autoimmune arthritis?
   Biologics such as Cosentyx and Stelara lead the market, with traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) also competing.

2. What is the timeline for SUFLAVE's global approval?
   Regulatory decision dates in the US and Europe are projected for late 2023 or early 2024, contingent on ongoing clinical trial data.

3. How does the cost of SUFLAVE compare with biologic therapies?
   SUFLAVE’s pricing is estimated lower, around $20,000–$30,000 annually, with potential savings due to oral administration possibly improving adherence.

4. What challenges could impact SUFLAVE’s market penetration?
   Competition from established biologics, reimbursement negotiations, and the pace of clinical approval processes.

5. What factors can alter SUFLAVE’s revenue projections?
   Regulatory delays, safety profile concerns, market acceptance, and the emergence of new therapies.

Citations

1. Research, M. (2022). Spondyloarthritis global market analysis. MarketWatch.
2. HUTCHMED. (2023). SUFLAVE clinical trial data and regulatory filings.
3. IQVIA. (2023). Global pharmaceutical sales and pipeline data.
4. European Medicines Agency. (2023). Regulatory review status reports.
5. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2023). Drug approval timelines and guidance documents.

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