epclusa Drug Patent Profile
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When do Epclusa patents expire, and when can generic versions of Epclusa launch?
Epclusa is a drug marketed by Gilead Sciences Inc and is included in two NDAs. There are sixteen patents protecting this drug.
This drug has five hundred and nineteen patent family members in forty-eight countries.
The generic ingredient in EPCLUSA is sofosbuvir; velpatasvir. There are nine drug master file entries for this compound. Two suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the sofosbuvir; velpatasvir profile page.
DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Epclusa
Epclusa was eligible for patent challenges on June 28, 2020.
By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date
for generic entry will be July 30, 2034. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.
There have been three 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 epclusa
| International Patents: | 519 |
| US Patents: | 16 |
| Applicants: | 1 |
| NDAs: | 2 |
| Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: | 2 |
| Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors: | 1 |
| Clinical Trials: | 40 |
| Drug Prices: | Drug price information for epclusa |
| Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: | See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for epclusa |
| What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in epclusa? | epclusa excipients list |
| DailyMed Link: | epclusa at DailyMed |
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for epclusa
*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 epclusa
Identify potential brand extensions & 505(b)(2) entrants
| Sponsor | Phase |
|---|---|
| Peking University People's Hospital | Phase 4 |
| Cairns Hinterland Health Hospital and Health Services | Phase 4 |
| Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health Ltd | Phase 4 |
Pharmacology for epclusa
US Patents and Regulatory Information for epclusa
epclusa is protected by sixteen US patents and seven FDA Regulatory Exclusivities.
Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the earliest date for a generic version of epclusa 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 epclusa
Combination formulation of two antiviral compounds
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Combination formulation of two antiviral compounds
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Nucleoside phosphoramidate prodrugs
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Nucleoside phosphoramidate prodrugs
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Antiviral compounds
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Compositions and methods for treating hepatitis C virus
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Antiviral compounds
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Antiviral compounds
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Nucleoside phosphoramidate prodrugs
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Nucleoside phosphoramidates
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Combination formulation of two antiviral compounds
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FDA Regulatory Exclusivity protecting epclusa
FOR TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 3 YEARS OF AGE TO LESS THAN 6 YEARS OF AGE WEIGHING LESS THAN 17 KG WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) GENOTYPE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6 INFECTION: WITHOUT CIRRHOSIS OR WITH COMPENSATED CIRRHOSIS; OR WITH DECOMPENSATED CIRRHOSIS FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH RIBAVIRIN
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UPDATES THE US PRESCRIBING INFORMATION WITH CLINICAL DATA REGARDING THE USE OF SOFOSBUVIR AND VELPATASVIR FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC HCV GENOTYPE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6 INFECTION IN PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS (PWID), INCLUDING THOSE ON MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER
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PEDIATRIC EXCLUSIVITY
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TX OF PED PTS 6 YRS OF AGE & OLDER OR WEIGHING AT LEAST 17 KG WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS C VIRUS GENOTYPE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6 INFECTION: WITHOUT CIRRHOSIS OR WITH COMPENSATED CIRRHOSIS; OR WITH DECOMPENSATED CIRRHOSIS FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH RIBAVIRIN
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INFORMATION ADDED TO THE LABELING DESCRIBING A PHASE 2, MULTICENTER, OPEN-LABEL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY/EFFICACY OF SOFOSBUVIR/VELPATASVIR IN SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC HCV INFECTION WHO HAVE RECEIVED A LIVER TRANSPLANT
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PEDIATRIC EXCLUSIVITY
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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 | EPCLUSA | sofosbuvir; velpatasvir | TABLET;ORAL | 208341-001 | Jun 28, 2016 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | ||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc | EPCLUSA | sofosbuvir; velpatasvir | TABLET;ORAL | 208341-002 | Mar 19, 2020 | RX | Yes | No | ⤷ Sign Up | ⤷ Sign Up | Y | ⤷ Sign Up | |||
| Gilead Sciences Inc | EPCLUSA | sofosbuvir; velpatasvir | PELLETS;ORAL | 214187-002 | Jun 10, 2021 | 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 |
EU/EMA Drug Approvals for epclusa
| Company | Drugname | Inn | Product Number / Indication | Status | Generic | Biosimilar | Orphan | Marketing Authorisation | Marketing Refusal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences Ireland UC | Epclusa | sofosbuvir, velpatasvir | EMEA/H/C/004210 Epclusa is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients 3 years of age and older (see sections 4.2, 4.4 and 5.1). |
Authorised | no | no | no | 2016-07-06 | |
| >Company | >Drugname | >Inn | >Product Number / Indication | >Status | >Generic | >Biosimilar | >Orphan | >Marketing Authorisation | >Marketing Refusal |
International Patents for epclusa
When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for epclusa?
Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the following patents block generic entry in the countries listed below:
Argentina
Patent: 5133
Patent: FORMULACIÓN DE COMBINACIÓN DE DOS COMPUESTOS ANTIVIRALES
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Australia
Patent: 14311827
Patent: Combination formulation of two antiviral compounds
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Patent: 17276223
Patent: Combination formulation of two antiviral compounds
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Patent: 19264624
Patent: Combination formulation of two antiviral compounds
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Canada
Patent: 21160
Patent: PREPARATION COMBINEE DE DEUX COMPOSES ANTIVIRAUX (COMBINATION FORMULATION OF TWO ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS)
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China
Patent: 5517540
Patent: Combination formulation of two antiviral compounds
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Eurasian Patent Organization
Patent: 1690473
Patent: КОМБИНИРОВАННЫЙ СОСТАВ ДВУХ ПРОТИВОВИРУСНЫХ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ
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European Patent Office
Patent: 38601
Patent: PRÉPARATION COMBINÉE DE DEUX COMPOSÉS ANTIVIRAUX (COMBINATION FORMULATION OF TWO ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS)
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Patent: 50014
Patent: FORMULATION DE COMBINAISON DE DEUX COMPOSÉS ANTIVIRAUX (COMBINATION FORMULATION OF TWO ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS)
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Patent: 05560
Patent: FORMULATION DE COMBINAISON DE DEUX COMPOSÉS ANTIVIRAUX (COMBINATION FORMULATION OF TWO ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS)
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Hong Kong
Patent: 20392
Patent: 兩種抗病毒化合物的複方製劑 (COMBINATION FORMULATION OF TWO ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS)
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Patent: 25626
Patent: 兩種抗病毒化合物的複方製劑 (COMBINATION FORMULATION OF TWO ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS)
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Japan
Patent: 60607
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Patent: 16529293
Patent: ２つの抗ウイルス化合物の組合せ製剤
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Patent: 17222718
Patent: ２つの抗ウイルス化合物の組合せ製剤 (COMBINATION FORMULATION OF TWO ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS)
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Mexico
Patent: 16002185
Patent: FORMULACION COMBINADA DE DOS COMPUESTOS ANTIVIRALES. (COMBINATION FORMULATION OF TWO ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS.)
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New Zealand
Patent: 6840
Patent: Combination formulation of two antiviral compounds
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Poland
Patent: 38601
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Patent: 50014
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Portugal
Patent: 38601
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Patent: 50014
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Singapore
Patent: 201600919U
Patent: COMBINATION FORMULATION OF TWO ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS
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Slovenia
Patent: 38601
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Patent: 50014
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South Korea
Patent: 2239196
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Patent: 160047522
Patent: 2종의 항바이러스 화합물의 조합 제제 (COMBINATION FORMULATION OF TWO ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS)
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Spain
Patent: 92503
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Patent: 00570
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Taiwan
Patent: 26048
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Patent: 1511756
Patent: Combination formulation of two antiviral compounds
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Uruguay
Patent: 300
Patent: FORMULACIÓN DE COMBINACIÓN DE DOS COMPUESTOS ANTIVIRALES
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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 epclusa around the world.
| Country | Patent Number | Title | Estimated Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 201400249 | NUCLEOSIDE PHOSPHORAMIDATES | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Hong Kong | 1202268 | 用於治療 的組合物和方法 (COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HEPATITIS C VIRUS HCV) | ⤷ Sign Up |
| Malaysia | 176918 | N- [ (2 ' R) -2' -DEOXY-2' -FLUORO-2' -METHYL-P-PHENYL-5' -URIDYLYL] - L-ALANINE 1-METHYLETHYL ESTER AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION | ⤷ Sign Up |
| >Country | >Patent Number | >Title | >Estimated Expiration |
Supplementary Protection Certificates for epclusa
| Patent Number | Supplementary Protection Certificate | SPC Country | SPC Expiration | SPC Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2203462 | C20140035 | Estonia | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: SOFOSBUVIIR;REG NO/DATE: EU/1/13/894 17.01.2014 |
| 2203462 | 122014000108 | Germany | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: SOVALDI (SOFOSBUVIR); NAT. REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU /1/13/894 20140116; FIRST REGISTRATION: EU EU/1/13/894 20140116 |
| 2203462 | 214 5029-2014 | Slovakia | ⤷ Sign Up | PRODUCT NAME: SOFOSBUVIR; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/13/894 20140117 |
| >Patent Number | >Supplementary Protection Certificate | >SPC Country | >SPC Expiration | >SPC Description |
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