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When do Rybelsus patents expire, and when can generic versions of Rybelsus launch?

Rybelsus is a drug marketed by Novo and is included in one NDA. There are eleven patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one hundred and fifty-one patent family members in thirty countries.

The generic ingredient in RYBELSUS is semaglutide. Two suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the semaglutide profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Rybelsus

Rybelsus was eligible for patent challenges on December 5, 2021.

By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be March 15, 2033. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.

There have been seven 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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DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for RYBELSUS
Generic Entry Date for RYBELSUS*:
Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:
NDA:
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TABLET;ORAL

*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 RYBELSUS

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Alzheimer's AssociationPhase 2
Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyPhase 2
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)Phase 2

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Pharmacology for RYBELSUS
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for RYBELSUS
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
RYBELSUS Tablets semaglutide 3 mg, 7 mg and 14 mg 213051 1 2024-07-15

US Patents and Regulatory Information for RYBELSUS

RYBELSUS is protected by eleven US patents.

Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the earliest date for a generic version of RYBELSUS is ⤷  Sign Up.

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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.

Patents protecting RYBELSUS

Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic acid
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Oral dosing of GLP-1 compounds
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Patented Use: METHOD OF TREATING TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof
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Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl) amino) caprylic acid
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Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic acid
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Acylated GLP-1 compounds
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Patented Use: METHOD OF TREATING TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Acylated GLP-1 compounds
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Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic acid
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Patented Use: METHOD OF TREATING TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Novo RYBELSUS semaglutide TABLET;ORAL 213051-003 Sep 20, 2019 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y ⤷  Sign Up
Novo RYBELSUS semaglutide TABLET;ORAL 213051-003 Sep 20, 2019 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y ⤷  Sign Up
Novo RYBELSUS semaglutide TABLET;ORAL 213051-003 Sep 20, 2019 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y ⤷  Sign Up
Novo RYBELSUS semaglutide TABLET;ORAL 213051-003 Sep 20, 2019 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y ⤷  Sign Up
Novo RYBELSUS semaglutide TABLET;ORAL 213051-001 Sep 20, 2019 RX Yes No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y Y ⤷  Sign Up
Novo RYBELSUS semaglutide TABLET;ORAL 213051-002 Sep 20, 2019 RX Yes No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y ⤷  Sign Up
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EU/EMA Drug Approvals for RYBELSUS

Company Drugname Inn Product Number / Indication Status Generic Biosimilar Orphan Marketing Authorisation Marketing Refusal
Novo Nordisk A/S Wegovy semaglutide EMEA/H/C/005422
Wegovy is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management, including weight loss and weight maintenance, in adults with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of- ≥30 kg/m² (obesity), or- ≥27 kg/m² to
Authorised no no no 2022-01-06
Novo Nordisk A/S Ozempic semaglutide EMEA/H/C/004174
Treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise:as monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance or contraindications;in addition to other medicinal products for the treatment of diabetes.For study results with respect to combinations, effects on glycaemic control and cardiovascular events, and the populations studied, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1.
Authorised no no no 2018-02-08
Novo Nordisk A/S Rybelsus semaglutide EMEA/H/C/004953
Rybelsus is indicated for the treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control as an adjunct to diet and exerciseas monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance or contraindicationsin combination with other medicinal products for the treatment of diabetes.For study results with respect to combinations, effects on glycaemic control and cardiovascular events, and the populations studied, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1.
Authorised no no no 2020-04-03
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International Patents for RYBELSUS

When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for RYBELSUS?

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

Australia

Patent: 13234496
Patent: Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof
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Patent: 17251814
Patent: Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof
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Brazil

Patent: 2014023374
Patent: composições de peptídeos de glp-1 e preparação das mesmas
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Canada

Patent: 68188
Patent: COMPOSITIONS DE PEPTIDES GLP-1 ET LEUR PREPARATION (COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF)
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China

Patent: 4203266
Patent: Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof
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Patent: 7812181
Patent: GLP‑1肽组合物及其制备 (Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof)
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Croatia

Patent: 0181447
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Patent: 0231060
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Cyprus

Patent: 20767
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Denmark

Patent: 27885
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European Patent Office

Patent: 27885
Patent: COMPOSITIONS DE PEPTIDES GLP-1 ET LEUR PRÉPARATION (COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF)
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Patent: 88857
Patent: COMPOSITIONS DE PEPTIDES GLP-1 ET LEUR PRÉPARATION (COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF)
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Patent: 24475
Patent: COMPOSITIONS DE PEPTIDES GLP-1 ET LEUR PRÉPARATION (COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF)
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Hungary

Patent: 39406
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Patent: 62740
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Israel

Patent: 4228
Patent: תכשירים של פפטידים 1 - glp והכנתם (Compositions of glp-1 peptides and preparation thereof)
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Japan

Patent: 01158
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Patent: 15512374
Patent: GLP−1ペプチドの組成物、及びその調製
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Lithuania

Patent: 27885
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Malaysia

Patent: 1146
Patent: COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF
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Mexico

Patent: 3067
Patent: COMPOSICIONES DE PEPTIDOS DE GLP-1 Y PREPARACIONES DE LAS MISMAS. (COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF.)
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Patent: 14010685
Patent: COMPOSICIONES DE PEPTIDOS DE GLP-1 Y PREPARACIONES DE LAS MISMAS. (COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF.)
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Poland

Patent: 27885
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Patent: 88857
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Portugal

Patent: 27885
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Russian Federation

Patent: 41198
Patent: КОМПОЗИЦИИ GLP-1 ПЕПТИДОВ И ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЕ (GLP-1 PEPTIDES COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR PRODUCTION)
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Patent: 14141700
Patent: КОМПОЗИЦИИ GLP-1 ПЕПТИДОВ И ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЕ
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Serbia

Patent: 727
Patent: KOMPOZICIJE GLP-1 PEPTIDA I NJIHOVO DOBIJANJE (COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF)
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Patent: 460
Patent: KOMPOZICIJE GLP-1 PEPTIDA I NJIHOVA PRIPREMA (COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF)
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Slovenia

Patent: 27885
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South Africa

Patent: 1406250
Patent: COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF
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South Korea

Patent: 2072202
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Patent: 2266299
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Patent: 140138873
Patent: COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF
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Patent: 200013078
Patent: GLP-1 펩티드의 조성물 및 그것의 제조 (-1 COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF)
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Spain

Patent: 90553
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Patent: 52874
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Ukraine

Patent: 3976
Patent: КОМПОЗИЦІЯ СОЛІ N-(8-(2-ГІДРОКСИБЕНЗОЇЛ)АМІНО)КАПРИЛОВОЇ КИСЛОТИ І ПЕПТИДУ GLP-1
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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 RYBELSUS around the world.

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
European Patent Office 4324475 COMPOSITIONS DE PEPTIDES GLP-1 ET LEUR PRÉPARATION (COMPOSITIONS OF GLP-1 PEPTIDES AND PREPARATION THEREOF) ⤷  Sign Up
Russian Federation 2014141700 КОМПОЗИЦИИ GLP-1 ПЕПТИДОВ И ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЕ ⤷  Sign Up
Spain 2793423 ⤷  Sign Up
Serbia 58039 ORALNO DOZIRANJE GLP-1 JEDINJENJA (ORAL DOSING OF GLP-1 COMPOUNDS) ⤷  Sign Up
Hungary E048850 ⤷  Sign Up
Australia 2017251814 Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof ⤷  Sign Up
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for RYBELSUS

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
1863839 2018C/016 Belgium ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: OZEMPIC - SEMAGLUTIDE; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/17/1251 20180212
1863839 22/2018 Austria ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: SEMAGLUTID; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/17/1251 20180212
1863839 CR 2018 00019 Denmark ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: SEMAGLUTID; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/17/1251 20180212
1863839 1890018-3 Sweden ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: SEMAGLUTIDE; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/17/1251 20180212
1863839 18C1017 France ⤷  Sign Up PRODUCT NAME: SEMAGLUTIDE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/17/1251 20180212
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