Costa Rica: These 7 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2026 - 2027
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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 7 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 |
| FARYDAK | panobinostat lactate | 2026-06-12 |
| INTRAROSA | prasterone | 2027-08-10 |
| SIGNIFOR LAR | pasireotide pamoate | 2027-05-24 |
| KYBELLA | deoxycholic acid | 2027-06-19 |
| JESDUVROQ | daprodustat | 2026-06-23 |
| >Tradename | >Ingredient | >Estimated Entry Opportunity Date |
Details: Costa Rica: These 7 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
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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 FARYDAK (panobinostat lactate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: panobinostat lactate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 10,440
FARYDAK is a drug marketed by Secura. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has sixty-eight patent family members in forty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARYDAK
See drug price trends for FARYDAK.
The generic ingredient in FARYDAK is panobinostat lactate. There is one drug master file entry for this API. Additional details are available on the panobinostat lactate 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

This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in thirty-two countries.
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 JESDUVROQ (daprodustat) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: daprodustat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 23, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 10,534
JESDUVROQ is a drug marketed by Glaxosmithkline. There are six patents protecting this drug.
This drug has forty-four patent family members in thirty-one countries.
See drug price trends for JESDUVROQ.
The generic ingredient in JESDUVROQ is daprodustat. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the daprodustat profile page.
When can ZYKADIA (ceritinib) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Costa Rica Patent 10,832
ZYKADIA is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are eight patents protecting this drug.
This drug has three hundred and twenty-two patent family members in fifty-six countries.
See drug price trends for ZYKADIA.
The generic ingredient in ZYKADIA is ceritinib. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ceritinib profile page.
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