VIMPAT Drug Patent Profile

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

Vimpat is a drug marketed by Ucb Inc and is included in three NDAs.

The generic ingredient in VIMPAT is lacosamide. There are twenty-two drug master file entries for this compound. Fifty-five suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the lacosamide profile page.

DrugPatentWatch^® Litigation and Generic Entry Outlook for Vimpat

A generic version of VIMPAT was approved as lacosamide by ALEMBIC on March 17^th, 2022.

Summary for VIMPAT

US Patents:	0
Applicants:	1
NDAs:	3
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers:	1
Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors:	56
Clinical Trials:	51
Patent Applications:	2,633
Drug Prices:	Drug price information for VIMPAT
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases:	See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for VIMPAT
What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in VIMPAT?	VIMPAT excipients list
DailyMed Link:	VIMPAT at DailyMed

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Recent Clinical Trials for VIMPAT

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Sponsor	Phase
Beijing Capton Pharmaceutical Technology Development Co., LTD	Phase 1
Overseas Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.	Phase 1
Indiana University	Phase 1

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Pharmacology for VIMPAT

Physiological Effect

Decreased Central Nervous System Disorganized Electrical Activity

Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for VIMPAT

Tradename	Dosage	Ingredient	Strength	NDA	ANDAs Submitted	Submissiondate
VIMPAT	Injection	lacosamide	10 mg/mL, 20 mL	022254	1	2016-06-30
VIMPAT	Tablets	lacosamide	50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg	022253	14	2012-10-29
VIMPAT	Oral Solution	lacosamide	10 mg/mL	022255	3	2012-10-29

US Patents and Regulatory Information for VIMPAT

VIMPAT is protected by zero US patents and one FDA Regulatory Exclusivity.

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	TE	Type	RLD	RS	Patent No.	Patent Expiration	Product	Substance	Delist Req.	Exclusivity Expiration
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	SOLUTION;INTRAVENOUS	022254-001	Oct 28, 2008	AP	RX	Yes	Yes
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	TABLET;ORAL	022253-002	Oct 28, 2008	AB	RX	Yes	No
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	SOLUTION;ORAL	022255-001	Apr 20, 2010	AA	RX	Yes	Yes
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	TABLET;ORAL	022253-001	Oct 28, 2008	AB	RX	Yes	No
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	TABLET;ORAL	022253-004	Oct 28, 2008	AB	RX	Yes	Yes
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	TABLET;ORAL	022253-003	Oct 28, 2008	AB	RX	Yes	No

Expired US Patents for VIMPAT

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Patent Expiration
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	TABLET;ORAL	022253-001	Oct 28, 2008	5,654,301
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	SOLUTION;INTRAVENOUS	022254-001	Oct 28, 2008	5,654,301
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	TABLET;ORAL	022253-003	Oct 28, 2008	5,654,301
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	TABLET;ORAL	022253-003	Oct 28, 2008	RE38551
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	TABLET;ORAL	022253-002	Oct 28, 2008	RE38551
Ucb Inc	VIMPAT	lacosamide	TABLET;ORAL	022253-001	Oct 28, 2008	RE38551

EU/EMA Drug Approvals for VIMPAT

Company	Drugname	Inn	Product Number / Indication	Status	Generic	Biosimilar	Orphan	Marketing Authorisation	Marketing Refusal
UCB Pharma SA	Vimpat	lacosamide	EMEA/H/C/000863Vimpat is indicated as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in adults, adolescents and children from 4 years of age with epilepsy.	Authorised	no	no	no	2008-08-29
UCB Pharma S.A.	Lacosamide UCB	lacosamide	EMEA/H/C/005243Lacosamide UCB is indicated as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in adults, adolescents and children from 4 years of age with epilepsy.,	Authorised	no	no	no	2019-08-26
Accord Healthcare S.L.U.	Lacosamide Accord	lacosamide	EMEA/H/C/004443Lacosamide Accord is indicated as monotherapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in adults, adolescents and children from 4 years of age with epilepsy.Lacosamide Accord is indicated as adjunctive therapy•         in the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in adults, adolescents and children from 4 years of age with epilepsy.•         in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in adults, adolescents and children from 4 years of age with idiopathic generalised epilepsy.	Authorised	yes	no	no	2017-09-18
Extrovis EU Ltd.	Lacosamide Adroiq	lacosamide	EMEA/H/C/006047Lacosamide Adroiq is indicated as monotherapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in adults, adolescents and children from 2 years of age with epilepsy.Lacosamide Adroiq is indicated as adjunctive therapyin the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in adults, adolescents and children from 2 years of age with epilepsy.in the treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures in adults, adolescents and children from 4 years of age with idiopathic generalised epilepsy.	Authorised	yes	no	no	2023-05-31

International Patents for VIMPAT

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

Country	Patent Number	Title	Estimated Expiration
Spain	2218024
Denmark	0400440
Canada	1340902	COMPOSE ANTICONVULSIF A BASE D'UN DERIVE D'ACIDE AMINE (AMINO ACID DERIVATIVE ANTICONVULSANT)
European Patent Office	1038522	Enantiomères de dérivés d'acides aminés à propriétés anticonvulsivantes (Anticonvulsant enantiomeric amino acid derivatives)
Spain	552348
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	9015069

Supplementary Protection Certificates for VIMPAT

Patent Number	Supplementary Protection Certificate	SPC Country	SPC Expiration	SPC Description
0888289	09C0006	France		PRODUCT NAME: LACOSAMIDE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE IN FRANCE: EU/1/08/470/001 DU 20080829; REGISTRATION NO/DATE AT EEC: EU/1/08/470/001 DU 20080829
0888289	CA 2009 00001	Denmark
0888289	C300376	Netherlands		PRODUCT NAME: LACOSAMIDE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/08/470/001-016 20080829
0888289	SPC/GB09/007	United Kingdom		PRODUCT NAME: LACOSAMIDE AND ITS PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE FORMS; REGISTERED: UK EU/1/08/470/001 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/002 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/003 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/004 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/005 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/006 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/014 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/015 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/016 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/007 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/008 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/009 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/010 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/012 20080829; UK EU/1/08/470/013 20080829
0888289	C00888289/01	Switzerland		PRODUCT NAME: LACOSAMIDUM; REGISTRATION NUMBER/DATE: SWISSMEDIC 59004 28.08.2009
0888289	SPC001/2009	Ireland		SPC001/2009: 20091013, EXPIRES: 20220316

Market Dynamics and Financial Trajectory for VIMPAT (Lacosamide)

Last updated: January 17, 2026

Executive Summary

VIMPAT (lacosamide) is an antiepileptic drug developed by UCB Pharma, primarily indicated for adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures in epilepsy. Since its FDA approval in 2008, VIMPAT has experienced significant growth driven by increasing epilepsy prevalence, expanding indications, and global market expansion. This report analyzes the key market dynamics influencing VIMPAT’s trajectory, examines sales figures, competitive positioning, regulatory landscape, and future growth projections.

Overview of VIMPAT

• Generic name: Lacosamide
• Disease area: Epilepsy, particularly partial-onset seizures
• Regulatory approval:
  • FDA: 2008
  • EMA: 2009
  • Japan: 2011
• Formulations: Oral tablets, oral solution, intravenous (IV)

Market Performance and Sales Trajectory

Historical Sales Data (2015–2022)

Year	Global Sales (USD millions)	Growth %	Key Drivers
2015	385	-	Initial market penetration
2016	469	+21.8%	Expanded indications; increased prescriptions
2017	564	+20.2%	Geographic expansion (China, Japan)
2018	612	+8.5%	Competition awareness; formulary access
2019	670	+9.4%	Price adjustments; off-label use rise
2020	702	+4.8%	COVID-19 impact; supply chain stability
2021	845	+20.4%	Broadened label; biosimilar competition (emerging)
2022	890	+5.3%	Market penetration; new legal approvals

Source: IQVIA, Company Financial Reports [1]

Influencing Factors

• Prevalence of epilepsy: Over 50 million globally, with partial seizures constituting ~50% of cases.
• Increased diagnosis & treatment: Rising awareness contributes to higher adoption.
• Expansion of indications: Adjunctive therapy and potential for monotherapy approval in select regions.
• Pricing & reimbursement: Negotiations influence access and sales volume.
• Competitive landscape: Presence of newer AEDs like Briviact, Vimpat (lacosamide’s brand in some markets), and generic entries.

Market Drivers & Restraints

Key Market Drivers

Driver	Impact
Rising epilepsy prevalence	Broadens patient pool; increases demand
Improved safety profile	Encourages off-label use; preference over older AEDs
Global expansion	Penetration into emerging markets (China, India, Latin America)
Combination therapy trends	Enhances sales; especially with polytherapy protocols
Regulatory approvals for new indications	Potential sales surge in North America and EU

Restraints & Challenges

Restraint	Impact
Competition from newer agents	Reduces market share for VIMPAT
High generic version availability	Pressure on pricing and market share
Side effect profile concerns	Slightly adverse profile compared to some newer AEDs
Reimbursement barriers in emerging markets	Limits access and sales growth

Competitive Landscape

Competitor	Drug Name	Market Share (%)	Unique Selling Point
UCB Pharma	VIMPAT (lacosamide)	~25% (global)	Established efficacy, multiple formulations
GlaxoSmithKline	Lamictal (lamotrigine)	~20%	Broad indication spectrum
Biogen	Vumerity (diroximel fumarate)	N/A	Emerging technological platform
Others	Generic lacosamide	20–30% (by region)	Cost-effective options

Note: The competitive landscape is dynamic, with biosimilars and generics challenging VIMPAT’s market dominance.

Regulatory and Policy Environment

• Approval expansion:
  • FDA approved VIMPAT for monotherapy in 2019 (pending regional approvals).
  • EMA and other regulators are considering label expansions.
• Pricing policies:
  • Reimbursement varies significantly across regions—more favorable in Europe and North America.
• Patent and exclusivity:
  • Patent life extended until 2028 in key markets, with biosimilar competition anticipated post-expiry.

Forecasting Financial Trajectory (2023–2028)

Assumptions

• CAGR of 4–6% driven by market expansion and indication broadening.
• Patent cliffs approaching in late 2027, leading to increased generic entry.
• Regulatory approvals for additional indications (e.g., generalized epilepsy).

Year	Estimated Global Sales (USD millions)	CAGR %	Notes
2023	935	+5.1%	Continued growth, moderate competition
2024	985	+5.2%	Launch of new formulations or indications
2025	1,035	+5.0%	Increased penetration in emerging markets
2026	1,085	+4.8%	Patent protection nearing expiration
2027	1,150	+5.9%	Maximize revenue pre-generic entry
2028	950	-17.4%	Significant generic erosion; decline thereafter

Source: Market projections based on IQVIA, Company filings, and industry analysis[1][2]

Strategic Opportunities and Risks

Opportunities

• Indication expansion: Approving VIMPAT for monotherapy or generalized epilepsy could unlock new revenue streams.
• Partnerships: Licensing deals in emerging markets.
• Formulation innovation: Extended-release or injectable formulations.

Risks

• Patent expiration and generic competition threaten revenue streams post-2027.
• Market saturation in mature regions.
• Regulatory delays in approval processes.

Key Takeaways

• VIMPAT remains a significant player in the AED market, buoyed by rising epilepsy prevalence and ongoing indication expansion.
• Sales growth is projected to continue at 4–6% annually until patent expiry, after which generic competition will erode revenues.
• Market penetration in emerging economies, regulatory developments, and formulation innovations are critical to sustaining growth.
• Competitive pressures from newer AEDs and biosimilars require strategic positioning and continuous innovation.
• Price sensitivity and reimbursement policies will influence regional sales trajectories.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the main factors driving VIMPAT’s sales growth?
   Increased epilepsy prevalence, broader indications, global market expansion, and favorable regulatory approvals.

2. When will generic lacosamide impact VIMPAT’s revenues significantly?
   Patent protection expires around 2028 in major markets, likely leading to increased generic competition thereafter.

3. Are there any new indications under development for VIMPAT?
   Ongoing clinical trials are exploring its use in generalized seizures and possibly traumatic brain injury, which could enhance its market.

4. How does VIMPAT compare with its competitors?
   It offers a proven efficacy profile and versatile formulations, but faces stiff competition from newer AEDs with improved side effect profiles.

5. What strategies can UCB employ to maintain market share?
   Indication expansion, formulation innovation, strategic partnerships, and navigating regulatory pathways efficiently.

References

[1] IQVIA. (2022). Global Epilepsy Market Analysis.
[2] UCB Pharma. (2022). Annual Financial Reports.
[3] FDA. (2008). VIMPAT (lacosamide) FDA Approval Press Release.
[4] EMA. (2009). VIMPAT Summary of Product Characteristics.