NEXLETOL Drug Patent Profile
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Which patents cover Nexletol, and what generic alternatives are available?
Nexletol is a drug marketed by Esperion Theraps Inc and is included in one NDA. There are five patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has seventy patent family members in twenty-three countries.
The generic ingredient in NEXLETOL is bempedoic acid. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the bempedoic acid profile page.
DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Nexletol
Nexletol was eligible for patent challenges on February 21, 2024.
By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date
for generic entry will be December 3, 2030. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.
There is one Paragraph IV patent challenge for this drug. This may lead to patent invalidation or a license for generic production.
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Summary for NEXLETOL
| International Patents: | 70 |
| US Patents: | 5 |
| Applicants: | 1 |
| NDAs: | 1 |
| Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: | 1 |
| Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors: | 64 |
| Patent Applications: | 63 |
| Drug Prices: | Drug price information for NEXLETOL |
| What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in NEXLETOL? | NEXLETOL excipients list |
| DailyMed Link: | NEXLETOL at DailyMed |
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for NEXLETOL
*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.
Pharmacology for NEXLETOL
| Drug Class | Adenosine Triphosphate-Citrate Lyase Inhibitor |
| Mechanism of Action | Adenosine Triphosphate-Citrate Lyase Inhibitors |
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for NEXLETOL
| Tradename | Dosage | Ingredient | Strength | NDA | ANDAs Submitted | Submissiondate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXLETOL | Tablets | bempedoic acid | 180 mg | 211616 | 9 | 2024-02-21 |
US Patents and Regulatory Information for NEXLETOL
NEXLETOL is protected by five US patents and three FDA Regulatory Exclusivities.
Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the earliest date for a generic version of NEXLETOL is ⤷ Sign Up.
This potential generic entry date is based on patent ⤷ Sign Up.
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 NEXLETOL
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Patented Use: A METHOD OF LOWERING LDL-C OR REDUCING THE RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA USING 180 MG BEMPEDOIC ACID AND 10 MG EZETIMIBE
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Patented Use: A METHOD OF LOWERING LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL (LDL-C) IN A HUMAN PATIENT IN NEED THEREOF COMPRISING ADMINISTRATION OF BEMPEDOIC ACID ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER LIPID LOWERING THERAPIES
Hydroxyl compounds and compositions for cholesterol management and related uses
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FDA Regulatory Exclusivity protecting NEXLETOL
NEW CHEMICAL ENTITY
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AND CORONARY REVASCULARIZATION IN ADULTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO TAKE RECOMMENDED STATIN THERAPY (INCLUDING THOSE NOT TAKING A STATIN) WITH ESTABLISHED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD), OR AT HIGH RISK FOR A CVD EVENT BUT WITHOUT ESTABLISHED CVD
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EXPANDED INDICATION FOR USE AS AN ADJUNCT TO DIET, IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL (LDL-C) LOWERING THERAPIES, OR ALONE WHEN CONCOMITANT LDL-C LOWERING THERAPY IS NOT POSSIBLE, TO REDUCE LDL-C IN ADULTS WITH PRIMARY HYPERLIPIDEMIA, INCLUDING HETEROZYGOUS FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA (HEFH)
Exclusivity Expiration: ⤷ Sign Up
| Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | TE | Type | RLD | RS | Patent No. | Patent Expiration | Product | Substance | Delist Req. | Exclusivity Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperion Theraps Inc | NEXLETOL | bempedoic acid | TABLET;ORAL | 211616-001 | Feb 21, 2020 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ||||
| Esperion Theraps Inc | NEXLETOL | bempedoic acid | TABLET;ORAL | 211616-001 | Feb 21, 2020 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ||||
| Esperion Theraps Inc | NEXLETOL | bempedoic acid | TABLET;ORAL | 211616-001 | Feb 21, 2020 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | Y | ⤷ Sign Up | |||
| Esperion Theraps Inc | NEXLETOL | bempedoic acid | TABLET;ORAL | 211616-001 | Feb 21, 2020 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ||||
| >Applicant | >Tradename | >Generic Name | >Dosage | >NDA | >Approval Date | >TE | >Type | >RLD | >RS | >Patent No. | >Patent Expiration | >Product | >Substance | >Delist Req. | >Exclusivity Expiration |
Expired US Patents for NEXLETOL
| Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Patent Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperion Theraps Inc | NEXLETOL | bempedoic acid | TABLET;ORAL | 211616-001 | Feb 21, 2020 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Esperion Theraps Inc | NEXLETOL | bempedoic acid | TABLET;ORAL | 211616-001 | Feb 21, 2020 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Esperion Theraps Inc | NEXLETOL | bempedoic acid | TABLET;ORAL | 211616-001 | Feb 21, 2020 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Esperion Theraps Inc | NEXLETOL | bempedoic acid | TABLET;ORAL | 211616-001 | Feb 21, 2020 | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up |
| >Applicant | >Tradename | >Generic Name | >Dosage | >NDA | >Approval Date | >Patent No. | >Patent Expiration |
EU/EMA Drug Approvals for NEXLETOL
| Company | Drugname | Inn | Product Number / Indication | Status | Generic | Biosimilar | Orphan | Marketing Authorisation | Marketing Refusal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH | Nilemdo | bempedoic acid | EMEA/H/C/004958 Nilemdo is indicated in adults with primary hypercholesterolaemia (heterozygous familial and non familial) or mixed dyslipidaemia, as an adjunct to diet:in combination with a statin or statin with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients unable to reach LDL C goals with the maximum tolerated dose of a statin (see sections 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4) or,alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients who are statin intolerant, or for whom a statin is contraindicated. |
Authorised | no | no | no | 2020-04-01 | |
| >Company | >Drugname | >Inn | >Product Number / Indication | >Status | >Generic | >Biosimilar | >Orphan | >Marketing Authorisation | >Marketing Refusal |
International Patents for NEXLETOL
See the table below for patents covering NEXLETOL around the world.
| Country | Patent Number | Title | Estimated Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 20180006887 | ＥＴＣ1002 및 에제티미브를 포함하는 고정 용량 조합 및 제형 및 심혈관 질환의 치료 또는 이의 위험의 감소 방법 | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Spain | 2642216 | ⤷ Sign Up | |
| China | 115429784 | 制备贝派地酸及其组合物的方法 (Method for preparing bepiridic acid and composition thereof) | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Japan | 2012097105 | HYDROXYL COMPOUND AND COMPOSITION FOR CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT AND RELATED USE | ⤷ Sign Up |
| >Country | >Patent Number | >Title | >Estimated Expiration |
Supplementary Protection Certificates for NEXLETOL
| Patent Number | Supplementary Protection Certificate | SPC Country | SPC Expiration | SPC Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2404890 | SPC/GB20/047 | United Kingdom | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: BEMPEDOIC ACID, OR A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT, HYDRATE, SOLVATE, OR MIXTURE THEREOF; REGISTERED: UK PLGB 08265/0039 20200331; UK EU/1/20/1424(FOR NI) 20200331 |
| 2404890 | LUC00174 | Luxembourg | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: BEMPEDOIC ACID, OR A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT, HYDRATE, SOLVATE, OR MIXTURE THEREOF; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/20/1424 20200331 |
| 2404890 | CA 2020 00041 | Denmark | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: BEMPEDOINSYRE ELLER ET/EN FARMACEUTISK ACCEPTABEL(T) SALT, HYDRAT, SOLVAT ELLER BLANDING DERAF; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/20/1424 20200331 |
| 2404890 | 122020000048 | Germany | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: BEMPEDOINSAEURE ODER EIN PHARMAZEUTISCH VERTRAEGLICHES SALZ, HYDRAT, SOLVAT ODER EIN GEMISCH DAVON; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/20/1424 20200327 |
| >Patent Number | >Supplementary Protection Certificate | >SPC Country | >SPC Expiration | >SPC Description |
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