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Lenalidomide - Generic Drug Details


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What are the generic drug sources for lenalidomide and what is the scope of patent protection?

Lenalidomide is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Apotex, Arrow Intl, Cipla, Dr Reddys, Eugia Pharma, Hetero Labs Ltd V, Lotus Pharm Co Ltd, Mylan, Qilu, Sun Pharm, Torrent, Zydus Pharms, and Bristol Myers Squibb, and is included in fourteen NDAs. There are three patents protecting this compound and three Paragraph IV challenges. Additional information is available in the individual branded drug profile pages.

Lenalidomide has three hundred and thirty-one patent family members in forty-one countries.

There are fourteen drug master file entries for lenalidomide. Thirteen suppliers are listed for this compound.

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Recent Clinical Trials for lenalidomide

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SponsorPhase
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Phase 3
Canadian Cancer Trials GroupPhase 3
Myeloma CanadaPhase 3

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Pharmacology for lenalidomide
Drug ClassThalidomide Analog
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for LENALIDOMIDE
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
REVLIMID Capsules lenalidomide 2.5 mg and 20 mg 021880 1 2016-07-12
REVLIMID Capsules lenalidomide 5 mg, 10 mg and 15 mg 021880 1 2010-08-30
REVLIMID Capsules lenalidomide 25 mg 021880 1 2010-07-12

US Patents and Regulatory Information for lenalidomide

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Qilu LENALIDOMIDE lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 217265-004 Feb 22, 2024 AB RX No No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Apotex LENALIDOMIDE lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 211022-001 Aug 30, 2022 AB RX No No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Hetero Labs Ltd V LENALIDOMIDE lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 212414-003 May 11, 2023 AB RX No No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Hetero Labs Ltd V LENALIDOMIDE lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 212414-002 May 11, 2023 AB RX No No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Sun Pharm LENALIDOMIDE lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 211846-004 Feb 8, 2023 AB RX No No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Bristol Myers Squibb REVLIMID lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 021880-004 Jun 29, 2006 AB RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y Y ⤷  Sign Up
Bristol Myers Squibb REVLIMID lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 021880-004 Jun 29, 2006 AB RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
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Expired US Patents for lenalidomide

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date Patent No. Patent Expiration
Bristol Myers Squibb REVLIMID lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 021880-003 Jun 29, 2006 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Bristol Myers Squibb REVLIMID lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 021880-001 Dec 27, 2005 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Bristol Myers Squibb REVLIMID lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 021880-005 Dec 21, 2011 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Bristol Myers Squibb REVLIMID lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 021880-006 Jun 5, 2013 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Bristol Myers Squibb REVLIMID lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 021880-004 Jun 29, 2006 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Bristol Myers Squibb REVLIMID lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 021880-004 Jun 29, 2006 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Bristol Myers Squibb REVLIMID lenalidomide CAPSULE;ORAL 021880-005 Dec 21, 2011 ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
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EU/EMA Drug Approvals for lenalidomide

Company Drugname Inn Product Number / Indication Status Generic Biosimilar Orphan Marketing Authorisation Marketing Refusal
Mylan Ireland Limited Lenalidomide Mylan lenalidomide EMEA/H/C/005306
Multiple myelomaLenalidomide Mylan as monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation.Lenalidomide Mylan as combination therapy with dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, or melphalan and prednisone is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant.Lenalidomide Mylan in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy.Follicular lymphomaLenalidomide Mylan in combination with rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma (Grade 1-3a).
Authorised yes no no 2020-12-18
Accord Healthcare S.L.U. Lenalidomide Accord lenalidomide EMEA/H/C/004857
Multiple myelomaLenalidomide Accord as monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation.Lenalidomide Accord as combination therapy with dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, or melphalan and prednisone (see section 4.2) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant.Lenalidomide Accord in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy.Follicular lymphomaLenalidomide Accord in combination with rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma (Grade 1 – 3a).
Authorised yes no no 2018-09-20
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG Revlimid lenalidomide EMEA/H/C/000717
Multiple myelomaRevlimid as monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation.Revlimid as combination therapy with dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, or melphalan and prednisone (see section 4.2) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant.Revlimid in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy.Myelodysplastic syndromesRevlimid as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes associated with an isolated deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality when other therapeutic options are insufficient or inadequate.Mantle cell lymphomaRevlimid as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma.Follicular lymphomaRevlimid in combination with rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma (Grade 1 – 3a).
Authorised no no no 2007-06-14
Krka, d.d., Novo mesto  Lenalidomide Krka (previously Lenalidomide Krka d.d. Novo mesto) lenalidomide EMEA/H/C/005348
Multiple myelomaLenalidomide Krka as monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation.Lenalidomide Krka as combination therapy with dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, or melphalan and prednisone (see section 4.2) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant.Lenalidomide Krka in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy.Myelodysplastic syndromesLenalidomide Krka as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes associated with an isolated deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality when other therapeutic options are insufficient or inadequate.Mantle cell lymphomaLenalidomide Krka as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (see sections 4.4 and 5.1).Follicular lymphomaLenalidomide Krka in combination with rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma (Grade 1 – 3a).Multiple myelomaLenalidomide Krka as monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation.Lenalidomide Krka as combination therapy with dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, or melphalan and prednisone (see section 4.2) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant.Lenalidomide Krka in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy.Myelodysplastic syndromesLenalidomide Krka as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes associated with an isolated deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality when other therapeutic options are insufficient or inadequate.Mantle cell lymphomaLenalidomide Krka as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (see sections 4.4 and 5.1).Follicular lymphomaLenalidomide Krka in combination with rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma (Grade 1 – 3a).
Authorised yes no no 2021-02-11
Krka, d.d., Novo mesto  Lenalidomide Krka d.d. lenalidomide EMEA/H/C/005729
Multiple myelomaLenalidomide Krka d.d. as monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation.Lenalidomide Krka d.d. as combination therapy with dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, or melphalan and prednisone (see section 4.2) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant.Lenalidomide Krka d.d. in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy.Myelodysplastic syndromesLenalidomide Krka d.d. as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes associated with an isolated deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality when other therapeutic options are insufficient or inadequate.Follicular lymphomaLenalidomide Krka d.d. in combination with rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma (Grade 1 – 3a).
Withdrawn yes no no 2021-02-11
Krka, d.d., Novo mesto  Lenalidomide Krka d.d. Novo mesto (previously Lenalidomide Krka) lenalidomide EMEA/H/C/005734
Multiple myelomaLenalidomide krka d.d. Novo mesto as monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation.Lenalidomide krka d.d. Novo mesto as combination therapy with dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, or melphalan and prednisone (see section 4.2) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant.Lenalidomide krka d.d. Novo mesto in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy.Follicular lymphomaLenalidomide krka d.d. Novo mesto in combination with rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma (Grade 1 – 3a).Multiple myelomaLenalidomide krka d.d. Novo mesto as monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation.Lenalidomide krka d.d. Novo mesto as combination therapy with dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, or melphalan and prednisone (see section 4.2) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant.Lenalidomide krka d.d. Novo mesto in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy.Follicular lymphomaLenalidomide krka d.d. Novo mesto in combination with rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma (Grade 1 – 3a).
Authorised yes no no 2021-02-11
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International Patents for lenalidomide

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
Costa Rica 8146 METODOS PARA TRATAR CANCERES USANDO FORMAS POLIFORMICAS DE 3-(4-AMINO -1-OXO-1,3 DIHIDRO-ISOINDOL-2-IL)- PIPERIDINA-2,6-DIONE ⤷  Sign Up
Japan 2009545600 ⤷  Sign Up
Canada 2687924 FORMES POLYMORPHES DE 3-(4-AMINO-1-OXO-1,3-DIHYDRO-ISOINDOL-2-YL)-PIPERIDINE-2,6-DIONE (POLYMORPHIC FORMS OF 3-(4-AMINO-1-OXO-1,3 DIHYDRO-ISOINDOL-2-YL)-PIPERIDINE-2,6-DIONE) ⤷  Sign Up
Montenegro 01530 POLIMORFNI OBLICI 3- (4-AMINO-1- OKSO-1, 3-DIHIDRO- IZOINDOL -2-IL)-PIPERIDIN-2,6- DIONA (POLYMORPHIC FORMS OF 3-(4-AMINO-1-OXO-1,3 DIHYDRO-ISOINDOL-2-YL)-PIPERIDINE-2,6-DIONE) ⤷  Sign Up
Argentina 047994 FORMAS POLIMORFICAS DE 3-(4-AMINO-1-OXO-1,3-DIHIDRO-ISOINDOL-2-IL)-PIPERIDIN-2,6-DIONA ⤷  Sign Up
Australia 2007282027 Use of 3- (4-amino-1-oxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione for the treatment of mantle cell lymphomas ⤷  Sign Up
European Patent Office 3045176 FORMES POLYMORPHES DE 3-(4-AMINO-1-OXO-1,3 DIHYDRO-ISOINDOL-2-YL)-PIPÉRIDINE-2,6-DIONE (POLYMORPHIC FORMS OF 3-(4-AMINO-1-OXO-1,3 DIHYDROISOINDOL-2-YL)-PIPERIDINE-2,6-DIONE) ⤷  Sign Up
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for lenalidomide

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
0925294 SPC/GB07/047 United Kingdom ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: LENALIDOMIDE (COMMON NAME) 1-OXO-2-(2,6-DIOXOPIPERIDIN-3-YL)-4-AMINOSOINDOLINE OPTIONALLY IN THE FORM OF AN ACID ADDITION SALT; REGISTERED: UK EU/1/07/391/001 20070619; UK EU/1/07/391/002 20070619; UK EU/1/07/391/003 20070619; UK EU/1/07/391/004 20070619
2105135 300717 Netherlands ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: POMALIDOMIDE EN FARMACEUTISCH AANVAARDBARE ZOUTEN, SOLVATEN, HYDRATEN OF STEREOISOMEREN DAARVAN; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/13/850 20130805
2105135 C20150005 00140 Estonia ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: POMALIDOMIID;REG NO/DATE: EU/1/13/850 08.08.2013
2105135 CA 2015 00006 Denmark ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: POMALIDOMID OG FARMACEUTISK ACCEPTABLE SALTE, SOLVATER, HYDRATER ELLER STEREOISOMERER HERAF; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/13/850 20130805
2105135 92642 Luxembourg ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: POMALIDOMIDE ET SES SELS, SOLVATES, HYDRATES OU STEREOISOMERES PHARMACEUTIQUEMENT ACCEPTABLES QUI EN DERIVENT (IMNOVID); FIRST REGISTRATION DATE: 20130805
0925294 07C0056 France ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: LENALIDOMIDE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/07/391/001-004 20070618
2105135 00140 Estonia ⤷  Sign Up
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