Last Updated: November 8, 2026

TWYNEO Drug Patent Profile

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Which patents cover Twyneo, and what generic alternatives are available?

Twyneo is a drug marketed by Mayne Pharma and is included in one NDA. There are thirteen patents protecting this drug.

The generic ingredient in TWYNEO is benzoyl peroxide; tretinoin. There is one drug master file entry for this compound. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the benzoyl peroxide; tretinoin profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Twyneo

By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be June 29, 2032. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.

Indicators of Generic Entry

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Summary for TWYNEO
US Patents:13
Applicants:1
NDAs:1
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: 1
Drug Prices: Drug price information for TWYNEO
What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in TWYNEO?TWYNEO excipients list
DailyMed Link:TWYNEO at DailyMed
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for TWYNEO
Generic Entry Date for TWYNEO*:
Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:
NDA:
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.

Pharmacology for TWYNEO
Drug ClassRetinoid

US Patents and Regulatory Information for TWYNEO

TWYNEO is protected by thirteen US patents.

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

This potential generic entry date is based on patent ⤷  Start 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.

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Mayne Pharma TWYNEO benzoyl peroxide; tretinoin CREAM;TOPICAL 214902-001 Jul 26, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Mayne Pharma TWYNEO benzoyl peroxide; tretinoin CREAM;TOPICAL 214902-001 Jul 26, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
Mayne Pharma TWYNEO benzoyl peroxide; tretinoin CREAM;TOPICAL 214902-001 Jul 26, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
Mayne Pharma TWYNEO benzoyl peroxide; tretinoin CREAM;TOPICAL 214902-001 Jul 26, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
Mayne Pharma TWYNEO benzoyl peroxide; tretinoin CREAM;TOPICAL 214902-001 Jul 26, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
Mayne Pharma TWYNEO benzoyl peroxide; tretinoin CREAM;TOPICAL 214902-001 Jul 26, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
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International Patents for TWYNEO

When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for TWYNEO?

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

Australia

Patent: 12277322
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Brazil

Patent: 2013031813
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Canada

Patent: 34681
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

China

Patent: 3732217
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Patent: 7625743
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Eurasian Patent Organization

Patent: 1490178
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

European Patent Office

Patent: 26067
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Patent: 98778
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Japan

Patent: 33859
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Patent: 14518259
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Mexico

Patent: 3379
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Patent: 13013722
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

South Korea

Patent: 140043397
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Spain

Patent: 86103
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start Trial

Patent: 02498
Estimated Expiration: ⤷  Start 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 TWYNEO around the world.

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
Canada 3069287 ⤷  Start Trial
China 110891561 ⤷  Start Trial
European Patent Office 3651755 ⤷  Start Trial
Japan 2020527143 ⤷  Start Trial
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2019012536 ⤷  Start Trial
Australia 2010337830 ⤷  Start Trial
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for TWYNEO

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
1458369 CA 2008 00029 Denmark ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: ADAPALEN, BENZOYLPEROXID
1458369 SPC/GB10/005 United Kingdom ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE; REGISTERED: DK 40440 20071218; UK PL10590/0057 20091111
1458369 C01458369/01 Switzerland ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: ADAPALENUM + BENZOYLIS PEROXIDUM; REGISTRATION NUMBER/DATE: SWISSMEDIC 58460 19.05.2009
1586316 SPC/GB11/054 United Kingdom ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: BROMFENAC 2-AMINO-3-(4-BROMOBENZOYL)PHENYLACETIC ACID OR A PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT THEREOF OR A HYDRATE THEREOF; REGISTERED: UK EU/1/11/692/001 20110523
0591275 SPC/GB05/030 United Kingdom ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: NITISINONE (2-(2-NITRO-4-TRIFLUOROMETHYLBENZOYL)-1,3-CYCLOHEXANEDIONE) OR A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT THEREOF; REGISTERED: UK EU/1/04/303/001 20050221; UK EU/1/04/303/002 20050221; UK EU/1/04/303/003 20050221
1667986 92172 Luxembourg ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: SOLVAT ACETONIQUE DU CABAZITAXEL, OU DESIGNE SOLVAT ACETONIQUE DU DIMETHOXY DOCETAXEL OU SOLVAT ACETONIQUE DU (2R,3S)-3-TERT-BUTOXYCARBONYLAMINO-2-HYDROXY-3-PHENYLPROPIONATE DE 4-ACETOXY-2A-BENZOYLOXY-5BETA,20-EPOXY-1-HYDROXY-7BETA,10A-DIMETHOXY-9-OXO-TAX-11-ENE-13A-YLE(ACETONATE DU CABAZITAXEL)
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