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Which patents cover Rocklatan, and when can generic versions of Rocklatan launch?

Rocklatan is a drug marketed by Alcon Labs Inc and is included in one NDA. There are seventeen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has sixty-eight patent family members in fourteen countries.

The generic ingredient in ROCKLATAN is latanoprost; netarsudil dimesylate. There are twenty drug master file entries for this compound. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the latanoprost; netarsudil dimesylate profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Rocklatan

Rocklatan was eligible for patent challenges on December 18, 2021.

By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be March 14, 2034. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.

There has been one patent litigation case 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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DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for ROCKLATAN
Generic Entry Date for ROCKLATAN*:
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NDA:
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SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC

*The generic entry opportunity date is the latter of the last compound-claiming patent and the last regulatory exclusivity protection. Many factors can influence early or later generic entry. This date is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source.

Recent Clinical Trials for ROCKLATAN

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Pharmacology for ROCKLATAN
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for ROCKLATAN
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
ROCKLATAN Ophthalmic Solution latanoprost; netarsudil dimesylate 0.005%/0.02% 208259 2 2021-12-20

US Patents and Regulatory Information for ROCKLATAN

ROCKLATAN is protected by seventeen US patents.

Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the earliest date for a generic version of ROCKLATAN is ⤷  Subscribe.

This potential generic entry date is based on patent 9,415,043.

Generics may enter earlier, or later, based on new patent filings, patent extensions, patent invalidation, early generic licensing, generic entry preferences, and other factors.

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Alcon Labs Inc ROCKLATAN latanoprost; netarsudil dimesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208259-001 Mar 12, 2019 RX Yes Yes 9,993,470 ⤷  Subscribe Y Y ⤷  Subscribe
Alcon Labs Inc ROCKLATAN latanoprost; netarsudil dimesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208259-001 Mar 12, 2019 RX Yes Yes 10,532,993 ⤷  Subscribe ⤷  Subscribe
Alcon Labs Inc ROCKLATAN latanoprost; netarsudil dimesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208259-001 Mar 12, 2019 RX Yes Yes 9,096,569 ⤷  Subscribe Y Y ⤷  Subscribe
Alcon Labs Inc ROCKLATAN latanoprost; netarsudil dimesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208259-001 Mar 12, 2019 RX Yes Yes 10,654,844 ⤷  Subscribe Y Y ⤷  Subscribe
Alcon Labs Inc ROCKLATAN latanoprost; netarsudil dimesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208259-001 Mar 12, 2019 RX Yes Yes 10,588,901 ⤷  Subscribe Y Y ⤷  Subscribe
Alcon Labs Inc ROCKLATAN latanoprost; netarsudil dimesylate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208259-001 Mar 12, 2019 RX Yes Yes 11,197,853 ⤷  Subscribe Y ⤷  Subscribe
>Applicant >Tradename >Generic Name >Dosage >NDA >Approval Date >TE >Type >RLD >RS >Patent No. >Patent Expiration >Product >Substance >Delist Req. >Exclusivity Expiration

International Patents for ROCKLATAN

When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for ROCKLATAN?

Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the following patents block generic entry in the countries listed below:

Australia

Patent: 14228790
Patent: Combination therapy
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Patent: 18202965
Patent: Combination therapy
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Patent: 18202990
Patent: Combination therapy
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Patent: 20203976
Patent: COMBINATION THERAPY
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Canada

Patent: 05089
Patent: COMPOSE D'ISOQUINOLINE POUR TRAITER DES MALADIES OCULAIRES (ISOQUINOLINE COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OCULAR DISEASES)
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China

Patent: 5263494
Patent: Combination therapy
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Patent: 9528721
Patent: 联合治疗 (Combination therapy)
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Patent: 0396085
Patent: 联合治疗 (Combination therapy)
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Denmark

Patent: 11943
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European Patent Office

Patent: 76080
Patent: CONJUGÉS DE COMPOSÉS ISOQUINOLINE ET DE PROSTAGLANDINES (CONJUGATES OF ISOQUINOLINE COMPOUNDS AND PROSTAGLANDINS)
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Patent: 61484
Patent: TRAITEMENT COMBINÉ (COMBINATION THERAPY)
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Patent: 11943
Patent: COMPOSÉ POUR L'UTILISATION DANS LE TRAITEMENT DES MALADIES OCULAIRES (COMPOUND FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF OCULAR DISORDERS)
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Patent: 18759
Patent: TRAITMENT COMBINÉ (COMBINATION THERAPY)
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Finland

Patent: 11943
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Hungary

Patent: 61618
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Japan

Patent: 16515520
Patent: 併用療法
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Patent: 19094339
Patent: 併用療法 (COMBINATORY TREATMENT)
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Patent: 20125355
Patent: 併用療法 (COMBINATION THERAPY)
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Patent: 20143163
Patent: 併用療法 (COMBINATION THERAPY)
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Patent: 21046439
Patent: 併用療法 (COMBINATION THERAPY)
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Patent: 23030072
Patent: 併用療法
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Netherlands

Patent: 1101
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Poland

Patent: 11943
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Portugal

Patent: 11943
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Spain

Patent: 76199
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Patent: 52377
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Patent: 42898
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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 ROCKLATAN around the world.

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
Hong Kong 1258617 ⤷  Subscribe
European Patent Office 2424842 INHIBITEURS À MÉCANISME DOUBLE POUR LE TRAITEMENT DE MALADIE (DUAL MECHANISM INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE) ⤷  Subscribe
Australia 2017248440 ⤷  Subscribe
Japan 2020143163 併用療法 (COMBINATION THERAPY) ⤷  Subscribe
Denmark 3811943 ⤷  Subscribe
Canada 2905089 COMPOSE D'ISOQUINOLINE POUR TRAITER DES MALADIES OCULAIRES (ISOQUINOLINE COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OCULAR DISEASES) ⤷  Subscribe
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for ROCKLATAN

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
3053913 SPC/GB20/019 United Kingdom ⤷  Subscribe PRODUCT NAME: NETARSUDIL; REGISTERED: UK EU/1/19/1400(NI) 20191121; UK PLGB 16058/003 20191121
3461484 21C1024 France ⤷  Subscribe PRODUCT NAME: ASSOCIATION DE NETARSUDIL OU L'UN DE SES SELS ET DE LATANOPROST; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/20/1502 20210108
3053913 2020C/510 Belgium ⤷  Subscribe PRODUCT NAME: RHOKIINSA - NETARSUDIL; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/19/1400 20191121
3461484 C202130024 Spain ⤷  Subscribe PRODUCT NAME: NETARSUDIL O UN ENANTIOMERO, DIASTEREIOISOMERO, SAL O SALVADO DEL MISMO EN COMBINACION CON LATANOPROST O UNA SAL DEL MISMO; NATIONAL AUTHORISATION NUMBER: EU/1/20/1502; DATE OF AUTHORISATION: 20210107; NUMBER OF FIRST AUTHORISATION IN EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA): EU/1/20/1502; DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION IN EEA: 20210107
3053913 132020000000043 Italy ⤷  Subscribe PRODUCT NAME: NETARSUDIL(RHOKIINSA); AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) AND DATE(S): EU/1/19/1400, 20191121
0364417 97C0128 France ⤷  Subscribe PRODUCT NAME: LATANOPROST; REGISTRATION NO/DATE IN FRANCE: NL 22549 DU 19970724; REGISTRATION NO/DATE AT EEC: 12716 DU 19960718
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ROCKLATAN Market Analysis and Financial Projection Experimental

Market Dynamics and Financial Trajectory for ROCKLATAN

Introduction to ROCKLATAN

ROCKLATAN, a groundbreaking ophthalmic solution, is a fixed-dose combination of netarsudil and latanoprost, designed to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. This dual-action mechanism sets it apart as a significant advancement in ocular health[4].

Market Potential and Competitive Landscape

ROCKLATAN enters a glaucoma market valued at approximately $3 billion, with latanoprost previously holding about 41% of the market share. The drug's unique combination of a Rho kinase inhibitor (netarsudil) and a prostaglandin F2α analog (latanoprost) positions it as the first and only fixed-dose combination product in the U.S. that includes a prostaglandin for IOP reduction, requiring only once-daily dosing[1][4].

Clinical and Commercial Developments

Clinical Efficacy

ROCKLATAN has demonstrated superior efficacy compared to latanoprost alone in Phase 3 studies. This clinical superiority is a key factor driving its market potential and adoption among healthcare professionals[1].

Commercial Performance

Since its FDA approval in 2019, ROCKLATAN has shown strong commercial performance. Aerie Pharmaceuticals reported significant revenue growth from its glaucoma franchise, which includes both ROCKLATAN and Rhopressa. In the fourth quarter of 2020, net revenues from these products reached $24.7 million, with shipments to wholesalers increasing by 18% compared to the previous quarter[3].

Market Access and Coverage

ROCKLATAN has secured substantial market access, including commercial coverage for 89% of covered lives and market access for 56% of Medicare Part D lives, with an additional 15% of remaining Medicare Part D lives under review. This broad coverage is crucial for its market penetration and patient accessibility[3].

Pricing Strategy

Aerie Pharmaceuticals priced ROCKLATAN at a small premium to Rhopressa, between $110 to $115 per bottle on a net basis. This pricing strategy, while slightly higher than Rhopressa, is expected to be competitive given the drug's enhanced efficacy and convenience of once-daily dosing[1].

Financial Projections and Performance

Revenue Growth

Aerie Pharmaceuticals has seen a steady increase in net revenues from its glaucoma franchise. For the year ended December 31, 2020, net revenues totaled $83.1 million, reflecting a 19% increase from the previous year. The company expects this trend to continue, driven by strong sequential volume growth and increased net revenue per bottle[3].

Peak Sales Estimates

Analysts project peak sales of ROCKLATAN to reach around $647 million by 2025, although some estimates suggest it could be as high as $735 million. These projections underscore the drug's significant market potential and its role as a key product in Aerie's pipeline[1].

Operational and Financial Highlights

Cost Optimization and Revenue Growth

Aerie has implemented cost optimization strategies, including reducing fees paid to wholesalers and refining payer rebate contracts. These efforts have contributed to increased net revenue per bottle and are expected to continue driving financial performance[3].

Collaboration and Expansion

The company's collaboration with Santen Pharmaceutical has also been beneficial, with the first Phase 3 trial for Rhopressa underway in Japan. This international expansion and collaborative approach are likely to further enhance ROCKLATAN's market reach and financial trajectory[3].

Competitive Analysis

ROCKLATAN's unique dual-action mechanism and once-daily dosing regimen set it apart from other treatments in the glaucoma market. The report by DelveInsight highlights that ROCKLATAN's market forecast will be crucial in understanding its positioning and potential market share among emerging therapies for glaucoma[4].

Future Market Assessments

The comprehensive market report for ROCKLATAN includes forecasted sales evaluations until 2032, providing valuable insights into the drug's clinical trial progress, regulatory and commercial aspects, and its impact on the competitive environment. This analysis will aid in strategic planning and decision-making within the therapeutic domain[4].

Key Takeaways

  • Market Potential: ROCKLATAN enters a $3 billion glaucoma market with a unique dual-action mechanism.
  • Clinical Efficacy: Superior to latanoprost alone in Phase 3 studies.
  • Commercial Performance: Strong revenue growth and market access.
  • Pricing Strategy: Priced at a small premium to Rhopressa.
  • Financial Projections: Peak sales estimated at $647 million by 2025.
  • Operational Efficiency: Cost optimization and revenue growth through refined contracts and collaborations.

FAQs

Q: What is ROCKLATAN and how does it work?

ROCKLATAN is a fixed-dose combination of netarsudil and latanoprost, designed to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It works by combining the efficacy of a Rho kinase inhibitor with a prostaglandin F2α analog.

Q: What is the market size for glaucoma treatments that ROCKLATAN is entering?

The glaucoma market is valued at approximately $3 billion, with latanoprost previously holding about 41% of the market share.

Q: How has ROCKLATAN performed commercially since its approval?

ROCKLATAN has shown strong commercial performance, with net revenues from Aerie's glaucoma franchise increasing by 19% in 2020 compared to the previous year.

Q: What is the pricing strategy for ROCKLATAN?

ROCKLATAN is priced at a small premium to Rhopressa, between $110 to $115 per bottle on a net basis.

Q: What are the peak sales estimates for ROCKLATAN?

Analysts project peak sales of ROCKLATAN to reach around $647 million by 2025, although some estimates suggest it could be as high as $735 million.

Sources

  1. BioPharma Dive: Aerie's eye drops win FDA approval - BioPharma Dive
  2. Santen Pharmaceutical: Q2 FY2023 Financial Results - Santen Pharmaceutical
  3. Aerie Pharmaceuticals: Aerie Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results and Provides Business Update 2021
  4. DelveInsight: Rocklatan (Netarsudil and Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution) for Glaucoma Market Size and Share Analysis and Competitive Landscape
  5. Santen Pharmaceutical: Q1 FY2023 Financial Results - Santen Pharmaceutical

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