DESCOVY Drug Patent Profile
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When do Descovy patents expire, and what generic alternatives are available?
Descovy is a drug marketed by Gilead Sciences Inc and is included in one NDA. There are three patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has one hundred and thirty-two patent family members in fifty countries.
The generic ingredient in DESCOVY is emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate. There are eighteen drug master file entries for this compound. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate profile page.
DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Descovy
Descovy was eligible for patent challenges on November 5, 2019.
There have been seventeen 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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Summary for DESCOVY
| International Patents: | 132 |
| US Patents: | 3 |
| Applicants: | 1 |
| NDAs: | 1 |
| Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: | 1 |
| Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors: | 1 |
| Clinical Trials: | 17 |
| Drug Prices: | Drug price information for DESCOVY |
| Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: | See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for DESCOVY |
| What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in DESCOVY? | DESCOVY excipients list |
| DailyMed Link: | DESCOVY at DailyMed |
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for DESCOVY
| Tradename | Dosage | Ingredient | Strength | NDA | ANDAs Submitted | Submissiondate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESCOVY | Tablets | emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | 120 mg/15 mg | 208215 | 1 | 2022-10-31 |
| DESCOVY | Tablets | emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | 200 mg/25 mg | 208215 | 6 | 2019-11-05 |
US Patents and Regulatory Information for DESCOVY
DESCOVY is protected by three US patents and three FDA Regulatory Exclusivities.
Patents protecting DESCOVY
Prodrugs of phosphonate nucleotide analogues
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Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate
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Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate
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FDA Regulatory Exclusivity protecting DESCOVY
TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE WEIGHING AT LEAST 14 KG TO LESS THAN 25 KG
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IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER ANTIRETROVIRAL AGENTS OTHER THAN PROTEASE INHIBITORS THAT REQUIRE A CYP3A INHIBITOR, FOR THE TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE WEIGHING AT LEAST 25KG AND LESS THAN 35KG
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IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER ANTIRETROVIRAL AGENTS, FOR THE TREATMENT OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE WEIGHING AT LEAST 35KG
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| Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | TE | Type | RLD | RS | Patent No. | Patent Expiration | Product | Substance | Delist Req. | Exclusivity Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences Inc | DESCOVY | emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | TABLET;ORAL | 208215-002 | Jan 7, 2022 | RX | Yes | No | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | Y | ⤷ Sign Up | |||
| Gilead Sciences Inc | DESCOVY | emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | TABLET;ORAL | 208215-001 | Apr 4, 2016 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | Y | ⤷ Sign Up | |||
| Gilead Sciences Inc | DESCOVY | emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | TABLET;ORAL | 208215-002 | Jan 7, 2022 | RX | Yes | No | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc | DESCOVY | emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | TABLET;ORAL | 208215-001 | Apr 4, 2016 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ||||
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Expired US Patents for DESCOVY
| Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Patent Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences Inc | DESCOVY | emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | TABLET;ORAL | 208215-001 | Apr 4, 2016 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Gilead Sciences Inc | DESCOVY | emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | TABLET;ORAL | 208215-001 | Apr 4, 2016 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Gilead Sciences Inc | DESCOVY | emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | TABLET;ORAL | 208215-001 | Apr 4, 2016 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Gilead Sciences Inc | DESCOVY | emtricitabine; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | TABLET;ORAL | 208215-001 | Apr 4, 2016 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
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International Patents for DESCOVY
When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for DESCOVY?
Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the following patents block generic entry in the countries listed below:
African Regional IP Organization (ARIPO)
Patent: 39
Patent: TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE
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Argentina
Patent: 7546
Patent: HEMIFUMARATO DE TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDA
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Australia
Patent: 12296622
Patent: Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate
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Patent: 14271320
Patent: TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE
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Brazil
Patent: 2014003420
Patent: hemifumarato de tenofovir alafenamida
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Canada
Patent: 45553
Patent: HEMIFUMARATE DE TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Chile
Patent: 14000370
Patent: Hemifumarato de tenofovir alafenamida; metodo de preparación; composicion farmaceutica que lo comprende; metodo para preparar la composicion farmaceutica; y uso en el tratamiento de una infeccion por hiv.
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China
Patent: 3732594
Patent: Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate
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Patent: 0343135
Patent: 替诺福韦艾拉酚胺(TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE)半反丁烯二酸盐 (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Colombia
Patent: 80063
Patent: Hemifumarato de tenofovir alafenamida
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Costa Rica
Patent: 140072
Patent: HEMIFUMARATO DE TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDA
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Croatia
Patent: 0161696
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Cyprus
Patent: 18385
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Denmark
Patent: 44810
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Ecuador
Patent: 14013206
Patent: HEMIFUMARATO DE TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDA
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Eurasian Patent Organization
Patent: 7768
Patent: ТЕНОФОВИР АЛАФЕНАМИДА ГЕМИФУМАРАТ (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Patent: 1490208
Patent: ТЕНОФОВИР АЛАФЕНАМИДА ГЕМИФУМАРАТ
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European Patent Office
Patent: 44810
Patent: HÉMIFUMARATE DE TÉNOFOVIR ALAFÉNAMIDE (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Patent: 70088
Patent: TÉNOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HÉMIFUMARATE (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Patent: 31832
Patent: TÉNOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HÉMIFUMARATE (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Finland
Patent: 44810
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Hong Kong
Patent: 99026
Patent: 替諾福韋艾拉酚胺 半反丁烯二酸鹽 (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE (TENOFOVIRALAFENAMIDE))
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Hungary
Patent: 31253
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India
Patent: 12DEN2014
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Israel
Patent: 0949
Patent: טנופוביר אלאפנאמיד המיפומאראט (Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate)
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Japan
Patent: 51275
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Patent: 56537
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Patent: 80162
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Patent: 14528924
Patent: テノホビルアラフェナミドヘミフマレート
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Patent: 15038149
Patent: テノホビルアラフェナミドヘミフマレート (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Patent: 16169228
Patent: テノホビルアラフェナミドヘミフマレート (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Patent: 18065870
Patent: テノホビルアラフェナミドヘミフマレート (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Patent: 20040972
Patent: テノホビルアラフェナミドヘミフマレート (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Lithuania
Patent: 44810
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Mexico
Patent: 6627
Patent: HEMIFUMARATO DE TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDA. (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE.)
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Patent: 14001549
Patent: HEMIFUMARATO DE TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDA. (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE.)
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Moldova, Republic of
Patent: 08
Patent: Hemifumarat de tenofovir alafenamidă şi utilizările sale medicale (Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate and its medical uses)
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Patent: 140011
Patent: Tenofovir alafenamid hemifumarat (Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate)
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Montenegro
Patent: 612
Patent: TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMID HEMIFUMARAT (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Morocco
Patent: 350
Patent: Hemifumarate de tenofovir alafenamide
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New Zealand
Patent: 0421
Patent: Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate
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Peru
Patent: 141328
Patent: TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDA HEMIFUMARATO
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Poland
Patent: 44810
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Portugal
Patent: 44810
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San Marino
Patent: 01600476
Patent: TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMMIDE EMIFUMARATO
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Serbia
Patent: 353
Patent: TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMID HEMIFUMARAT (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Singapore
Patent: 14011548
Patent: TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE
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Slovenia
Patent: 44810
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South Africa
Patent: 1400582
Patent: TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE
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South Korea
Patent: 1612642
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Patent: 140054068
Patent: TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE
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Spain
Patent: 08871
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Taiwan
Patent: 16499
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Patent: 1321396
Patent: Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate
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Ukraine
Patent: 5311
Patent: ГЕМІФУМАРАТ ТЕНОФОВІРУ АЛАФЕНАМІДУ (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE)
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Uruguay
Patent: 262
Patent: HEMIFUMARATO DE TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDA, SUS COMPOSICIONES, MÉTODO DE PREPARACIÓN, MÉTODOS PARA TRATAR INFECCIONES VIRALES Y SU USO PARA PREPARAR MEDI CAMENTOS
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Generics may enter earlier, or later, based on new patent filings, patent extensions, patent invalidation, early generic licensing, generic entry preferences, and other factors.
See the table below for additional patents covering DESCOVY around the world.
| Country | Patent Number | Title | Estimated Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 087546 | HEMIFUMARATO DE TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDA | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Spain | 2345102 | ⤷ Sign Up | |
| Ukraine | 115311 | ГЕМІФУМАРАТ ТЕНОФОВІРУ АЛАФЕНАМІДУ (TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE HEMIFUMARATE) | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Chile | 2014000370 | Hemifumarato de tenofovir alafenamida; metodo de preparación; composicion farmaceutica que lo comprende; metodo para preparar la composicion farmaceutica; y uso en el tratamiento de una infeccion por hiv. | ⤷ Sign Up |
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for DESCOVY
| Patent Number | Supplementary Protection Certificate | SPC Country | SPC Expiration | SPC Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1301519 | 132016000035069 | Italy | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE O UN SUO SALE O UN SOLVATO DELLO STESSO, IN PARTICOLARE TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE FUMARATO(GENVOYA); AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) AND DATE(S): EU/1/15/1061, 20151123 |
| 1301519 | PA2016009 | Lithuania | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: TENOFOVIRO ALAFENAMIDAS; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/15/1061/001 - 002 20151119 |
| 1663240 | 2015/053 | Ireland | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: A COMBINATION OF RILPIVIRINE OR A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT THEREOF, INCLUDING THE HYDROCHLORIDE SALT, TENOFOVIR, IN PARTICULAR TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, AND EMTRICITABINE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/11/737/001-002 20111128 |
| 3808743 | 2290034-4 | Sweden | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: A COMBINATION OF RILPIVRINE OR A THERAPEUTICALLY EQIVALENT FORM THEREOF PROTECTED BY THE BASIC PATENT, SUCH AS A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE ADDITION SALT OF RILPIVIRINE, INCLUDING THE HYDROCHLORIC ACID SALT OF RILPIVIRINE, AND EMTRICITABINE; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/11/737/001-002 20111128 |
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