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Costa Rica: These 9 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2026 - 2027

DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity Dates in Costa Rica

Generic Entry Dates in Other Countries

These estimated drug patent expiration dates and generic entry opportunity dates are calculated from analysis of known patents covering drugs. Many factors can influence early or late generic entry. This information is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source. The methodology is described in this blog post.

Summary: Costa Rica: These 9 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2026 - 2027

Tradename Ingredient Estimated Entry Opportunity Date
PANCREAZE pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) 2027-02-20
ZENPEP pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) 2027-02-20
INTRAROSA prasterone 2027-08-10
SIGNIFOR LAR pasireotide pamoate 2027-05-24
KYBELLA deoxycholic acid 2027-06-19
JAKAFI ruxolitinib phosphate 2027-06-13
>Tradename >Ingredient >Estimated Entry Opportunity Date

Details: Costa Rica: These 9 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2026 - 2027

When can PANCREAZE (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 11,031

PANCREAZE is a drug marketed by

See drug price trends for PANCREAZE.

The generic ingredient in PANCREAZE is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

When can PANCREAZE (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 20,140,422

PANCREAZE is a drug marketed by

See drug price trends for PANCREAZE.

The generic ingredient in PANCREAZE is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

When can ZENPEP (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 11,031

ZENPEP is a drug marketed by

See drug price trends for ZENPEP.

The generic ingredient in ZENPEP is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

When can ZENPEP (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 20,140,422

ZENPEP is a drug marketed by

See drug price trends for ZENPEP.

The generic ingredient in ZENPEP is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.

When can INTRAROSA (prasterone) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: prasterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 11,262

Drug Price Trends for INTRAROSA
INTRAROSA is a drug marketed by Millicent. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in thirty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering INTRAROSA

See drug price trends for INTRAROSA.

The generic ingredient in INTRAROSA is prasterone. There are seven drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the prasterone profile page.

When can SIGNIFOR LAR (pasireotide pamoate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: pasireotide pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 24, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 11,078

SIGNIFOR LAR is a drug marketed by Recordati Rare. There are three patents protecting this drug.

See drug price trends for SIGNIFOR LAR.

The generic ingredient in SIGNIFOR LAR is pasireotide pamoate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pasireotide pamoate profile page.

When can KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 11,174

KYBELLA is a drug marketed by Abbvie. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one hundred and forty-six patent family members in thirty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KYBELLA

The generic ingredient in KYBELLA is deoxycholic acid. There are thirty-three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the deoxycholic acid profile page.

When can KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 20,170,070

KYBELLA is a drug marketed by Abbvie. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one hundred and forty-six patent family members in thirty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KYBELLA

The generic ingredient in KYBELLA is deoxycholic acid. There are thirty-three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the deoxycholic acid profile page.

When can JAKAFI (ruxolitinib phosphate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 11,151

JAKAFI is a drug marketed by Incyte Corp. There are eight patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has two hundred and thirty-six patent family members in forty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering JAKAFI

See drug price trends for JAKAFI.

The generic ingredient in JAKAFI is ruxolitinib phosphate. There are two drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ruxolitinib phosphate profile page.

When can KAZANO (alogliptin benzoate; metformin hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: alogliptin benzoate; metformin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: July 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 11,267

Drug Price Trends for KAZANO
KAZANO is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has ninety patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KAZANO

See drug price trends for KAZANO.

The generic ingredient in KAZANO is alogliptin benzoate; metformin hydrochloride. There are ten drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the alogliptin benzoate; metformin hydrochloride profile page.

When can OSENI (alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 01, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 10,992

Drug Price Trends for OSENI
OSENI is a drug marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and one patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OSENI

See drug price trends for OSENI.

The generic ingredient in OSENI is alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride. There are ten drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride profile page.

When can PROMACTA (eltrombopag olamine) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 11,143

PROMACTA is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are six patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.

This drug has one hundred and thirty-five patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering PROMACTA

See drug price trends for PROMACTA.

The generic ingredient in PROMACTA is eltrombopag olamine. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the eltrombopag olamine profile page.

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