Cuba: These 2 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2026 - 2027
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity Dates in Cuba
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: Cuba: These 2 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2026 - 2027
| Tradename | Ingredient | Estimated Entry Opportunity Date |
|---|---|---|
| ESBRIET | pirfenidone | 2026-09-22 |
| SIGNIFOR LAR | pasireotide pamoate | 2027-05-24 |
| JAKAFI | ruxolitinib phosphate | 2027-06-13 |
| OPZELURA | ruxolitinib phosphate | 2027-06-13 |
| >Tradename | >Ingredient | >Estimated Entry Opportunity Date |
Details: Cuba: These 2 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2026 - 2027
When can ESBRIET (pirfenidone) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: Cuba Patent 20,080,043
ESBRIET is a drug marketed by Legacy Pharma. There are twenty patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has two hundred and sixty-six patent family members in forty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ESBRIET
See drug price trends for ESBRIET.
The generic ingredient in ESBRIET is pirfenidone. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pirfenidone 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: Cuba Patent 20,090,200
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 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: Cuba Patent 24,028
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 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: Cuba Patent 20,090,213
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 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: Cuba Patent 20,120,155
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 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: Cuba Patent 24,179
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 OPZELURA (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: Cuba Patent 20,090,213

This drug has three hundred and thirty-seven patent family members in forty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OPZELURA
See drug price trends for OPZELURA.
The generic ingredient in OPZELURA 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 OPZELURA (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: Cuba Patent 20,120,155

This drug has three hundred and thirty-seven patent family members in forty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OPZELURA
See drug price trends for OPZELURA.
The generic ingredient in OPZELURA 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 OPZELURA (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: Cuba Patent 24,179

This drug has three hundred and thirty-seven patent family members in forty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OPZELURA
See drug price trends for OPZELURA.
The generic ingredient in OPZELURA 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.
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