Last Updated: June 25, 2026

VYNDAQEL Drug Patent Profile


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

Vyndaqel is a drug marketed by Foldrx Pharms and is included in one NDA. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has thirty-five patent family members in seventeen countries.

The generic ingredient in VYNDAQEL is tafamidis meglumine. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the tafamidis meglumine profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Vyndaqel

Vyndaqel was eligible for patent challenges on May 3, 2023.

By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be December 19, 2026. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.

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.

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DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for VYNDAQEL
Generic Entry Date for VYNDAQEL*:
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*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 VYNDAQEL

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Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for VYNDAQEL
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
VYNDAQEL Capsules tafamidis meglumine 20 mg 211996 1 2023-05-03

US Patents and Regulatory Information for VYNDAQEL

VYNDAQEL is protected by two US patents and one FDA Regulatory Exclusivity.

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

This potential generic entry date is based on patent 7,214,695.

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
Foldrx Pharms VYNDAQEL tafamidis meglumine CAPSULE;ORAL 211996-001 May 3, 2019 DISCN Yes No 7,214,696 ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Foldrx Pharms VYNDAQEL tafamidis meglumine CAPSULE;ORAL 211996-001 May 3, 2019 DISCN Yes No 7,214,695 ⤷  Start Trial Y Y ⤷  Start Trial
Foldrx Pharms VYNDAQEL tafamidis meglumine CAPSULE;ORAL 211996-001 May 3, 2019 DISCN Yes No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
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International Patents for VYNDAQEL

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

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
Austria 405840 ⤷  Start Trial
Austria 524741 ⤷  Start Trial
Australia 2003303196 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR STABILIZING TRANSTHYRETIN AND INHIBITING TRANSTHYRETIN MISFOLDING ⤷  Start Trial
Australia 2010201263 Compositions and methods for stabilizing transthyretin inhibiting transthyretin misfolding ⤷  Start Trial
Brazil 0317463 Métodos de triar para um composto que evita ou reduz a dissolução de um tetrâmero de transtiretina e de tratar uma doença amilóide transtiretina ⤷  Start Trial
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for VYNDAQEL

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
1587821 C300516 Netherlands ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: TAFAMIDIS, DESGEWENST IN DE VORM VAN EEN FARMACEUTISCH AANVAARDBAAR ZOUT, IN HET BIJZONDER TAFAMIDIS MEGLUMINE ZOUT; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/11/717/001 20111116
1587821 91935 Luxembourg ⤷  Start Trial 91935, EXPIRES: 20261116
1587821 C20120001 00050 Estonia ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: VYNDAQEL - TAFAMIDIS;REG NO/DATE: C(2011)8519 FINAL 16.11.2011
1587821 CA 2012 00006 Denmark ⤷  Start Trial
1587821 1290005-6 Sweden ⤷  Start Trial PERIOD OF VALIDITY AFTER CORRECTION (FROM - UNTIL): 20231220 - 20261117
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