South Africa: These 34 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2024 - 2025
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity Dates in South Africa
Generic Entry Dates in Other Countries
These estimated drug patent expiration dates and generic entry opportunity dates are calculated from analysis of known patents covering drugs. Many factors can influence early or late generic entry. This information is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source. The methodology is described in this blog post.
Summary: South Africa: These 34 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2024 - 2025
Tradename | Ingredient | Estimated Entry Opportunity Date |
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ESBRIET | pirfenidone | 2025-09-22 |
OLYSIO | simeprevir sodium | 2025-07-29 |
VICTRELIS | boceprevir | 2025-06-02 |
>Tradename | >Ingredient | >Estimated Entry Opportunity Date |
Details: South Africa: These 34 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2024 - 2025
When can ESBRIET (pirfenidone) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: September 22, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,802,237
ESBRIET is a drug marketed by Genentech Inc. There are twenty patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has two hundred and sixty-three patent family members in forty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ESBRIET
See drug price trends for ESBRIET.
The generic ingredient in ESBRIET is pirfenidone. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-one suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pirfenidone profile page.
When can OLYSIO (simeprevir sodium) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: simeprevir sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: July 29, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,800,857
OLYSIO is a drug marketed by Janssen Prods. There are nine patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and thirty-nine patent family members in forty-three countries.
See drug price trends for OLYSIO.
The generic ingredient in OLYSIO is simeprevir sodium. There is one drug master file entry for this API. Additional details are available on the simeprevir sodium profile page.
When can VICTRELIS (boceprevir) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: boceprevir
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 02, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,709,987
VICTRELIS is a drug marketed by Merck Sharp Dohme. There are three patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and ten patent family members in thirty-three countries.
The generic ingredient in VICTRELIS is boceprevir. Additional details are available on the boceprevir profile page.
When can XALKORI (crizotinib) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: crizotinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 05, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,804,374
XALKORI is a drug marketed by Pf Prism Cv. There are five patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and fifty-two patent family members in forty-eight countries.
See drug price trends for XALKORI.
The generic ingredient in XALKORI is crizotinib. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crizotinib profile page.
When can XTANDI (enzalutamide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: enzalutamide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 13, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,710,870
XTANDI is a drug marketed by Astellas. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.
This drug has one hundred and eighty-four patent family members in thirty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XTANDI
See drug price trends for XTANDI.
The generic ingredient in XTANDI is enzalutamide. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the enzalutamide profile page.
When can XTANDI (enzalutamide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: enzalutamide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 13, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,809,098
XTANDI is a drug marketed by Astellas. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.
This drug has one hundred and eighty-four patent family members in thirty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XTANDI
See drug price trends for XTANDI.
The generic ingredient in XTANDI is enzalutamide. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the enzalutamide profile page.
When can XTANDI (enzalutamide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: enzalutamide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 13, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,201,793
XTANDI is a drug marketed by Astellas. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.
This drug has one hundred and eighty-four patent family members in thirty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XTANDI
See drug price trends for XTANDI.
The generic ingredient in XTANDI is enzalutamide. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the enzalutamide profile page.
When can PICATO (ingenol mebutate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ingenol mebutate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,805,187
PICATO is a drug marketed by Leo Labs. There are twelve patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has thirty-five patent family members in twenty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering PICATO
See drug price trends for PICATO.
The generic ingredient in PICATO is ingenol mebutate. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the ingenol mebutate profile page.
When can EUCRISA (crisaborole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: crisaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,408
EUCRISA is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There are four patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and forty-eight patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EUCRISA
See drug price trends for EUCRISA.
The generic ingredient in EUCRISA is crisaborole. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crisaborole profile page.
When can EUCRISA (crisaborole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: crisaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,905,950
EUCRISA is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There are four patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and forty-eight patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EUCRISA
See drug price trends for EUCRISA.
The generic ingredient in EUCRISA is crisaborole. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crisaborole profile page.
When can EUCRISA (crisaborole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: crisaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,005,380
EUCRISA is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There are four patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and forty-eight patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EUCRISA
See drug price trends for EUCRISA.
The generic ingredient in EUCRISA is crisaborole. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crisaborole profile page.
When can EUCRISA (crisaborole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: crisaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,506,944
EUCRISA is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There are four patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and forty-eight patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EUCRISA
See drug price trends for EUCRISA.
The generic ingredient in EUCRISA is crisaborole. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crisaborole profile page.
When can BELEODAQ (belinostat) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: belinostat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 13, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,710,313
BELEODAQ is a drug marketed by Acrotech Biopharma. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in twenty-seven countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BELEODAQ
See drug price trends for BELEODAQ.
The generic ingredient in BELEODAQ is belinostat. There are five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the belinostat profile page.
When can ISENTRESS (raltegravir potassium) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: raltegravir potassium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 03, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,704,130
ISENTRESS is a drug marketed by Msd Sub Merck. There are six patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has one hundred and twenty-five patent family members in forty-five countries.
See drug price trends for ISENTRESS.
The generic ingredient in ISENTRESS is raltegravir potassium. There are five drug master file entries for this API. Nine suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the raltegravir potassium profile page.
When can NEURACEQ (florbetaben f-18) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: florbetaben f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 17, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,705,104
NEURACEQ is a drug marketed by Life Molecular. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has thirty-five patent family members in twenty-seven countries.
The generic ingredient in NEURACEQ is florbetaben f-18. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the florbetaben f-18 profile page.
When can OZEMPIC (semaglutide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: semaglutide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: March 18, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,261
OZEMPIC is a drug marketed by Novo. There are twenty-one patents protecting this drug.
This drug has two hundred and twenty-seven patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OZEMPIC
See drug price trends for OZEMPIC.
The generic ingredient in OZEMPIC is semaglutide. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the semaglutide profile page.
When can KERYDIN (tavaborole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: tavaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,408
KERYDIN is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There has been litigation on patents covering KERYDIN
See drug price trends for KERYDIN.
The generic ingredient in KERYDIN is tavaborole. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Ten suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tavaborole profile page.
When can KERYDIN (tavaborole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: tavaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,905,950
KERYDIN is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There has been litigation on patents covering KERYDIN
See drug price trends for KERYDIN.
The generic ingredient in KERYDIN is tavaborole. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Ten suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tavaborole profile page.
When can KERYDIN (tavaborole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: tavaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,005,380
KERYDIN is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There has been litigation on patents covering KERYDIN
See drug price trends for KERYDIN.
The generic ingredient in KERYDIN is tavaborole. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Ten suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tavaborole profile page.
When can KERYDIN (tavaborole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: tavaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,506,944
KERYDIN is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There has been litigation on patents covering KERYDIN
See drug price trends for KERYDIN.
The generic ingredient in KERYDIN is tavaborole. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Ten suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tavaborole profile page.
When can NEVANAC (nepafenac) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: nepafenac
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 02, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,704,763
NEVANAC is a drug marketed by Harrow Eye. There are three patents protecting this drug.
This drug has twenty-seven patent family members in twenty-three countries.
See drug price trends for NEVANAC.
The generic ingredient in NEVANAC is nepafenac. There are eight drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the nepafenac profile page.
When can APLENZIN (bupropion hydrobromide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bupropion hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 27, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,711,123
APLENZIN is a drug marketed by Bausch. There are eight patents protecting this drug and three Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has fifty-two patent family members in eighteen countries.
See drug price trends for APLENZIN.
The generic ingredient in APLENZIN is bupropion hydrobromide. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrobromide profile page.
When can APLENZIN (bupropion hydrobromide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bupropion hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 27, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,000,425
APLENZIN is a drug marketed by Bausch. There are eight patents protecting this drug and three Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has fifty-two patent family members in eighteen countries.
See drug price trends for APLENZIN.
The generic ingredient in APLENZIN is bupropion hydrobromide. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrobromide profile page.
When can APLENZIN (bupropion hydrobromide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bupropion hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 27, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,003,036
APLENZIN is a drug marketed by Bausch. There are eight patents protecting this drug and three Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has fifty-two patent family members in eighteen countries.
See drug price trends for APLENZIN.
The generic ingredient in APLENZIN is bupropion hydrobromide. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrobromide profile page.
When can LYRICA CR (pregabalin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pregabalin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 02, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,803,115
LYRICA CR is a drug marketed by Upjohn. There are three patents protecting this drug and four Paragraph IV challenges. Eight tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.
This drug has thirty-seven patent family members in thirty-three countries.
See drug price trends for LYRICA CR.
The generic ingredient in LYRICA CR is pregabalin. There are forty-one drug master file entries for this API. Fifty-six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pregabalin profile page.
When can TRACLEER (bosentan) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bosentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 17, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,710,903
TRACLEER is a drug marketed by Actelion. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Three tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.
This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in twenty-three countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TRACLEER
See drug price trends for TRACLEER.
The generic ingredient in TRACLEER is bosentan. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. Six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bosentan profile page.
When can APTIOM (eslicarbazepine acetate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: eslicarbazepine acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: July 29, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,800,986
APTIOM is a drug marketed by Sumitomo Pharma Am. There are eleven patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has one hundred patent family members in twenty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering APTIOM
See drug price trends for APTIOM.
The generic ingredient in APTIOM is eslicarbazepine acetate. There are twelve drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the eslicarbazepine acetate profile page.
When can BELVIQ (lorcaserin hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: lorcaserin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 21, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,705,125
BELVIQ is a drug marketed by One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market. There has been litigation on patents covering BELVIQ
See drug price trends for BELVIQ.
The generic ingredient in BELVIQ is lorcaserin hydrochloride. There are five drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the lorcaserin hydrochloride profile page.
When can CORLANOR (ivabradine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ivabradine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 28, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,601,762
CORLANOR is a drug marketed by Amgen Inc. There are eight patents protecting this drug.
This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering CORLANOR
See drug price trends for CORLANOR.
The generic ingredient in CORLANOR is ivabradine hydrochloride. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. Six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ivabradine hydrochloride profile page.
When can DUEXIS (famotidine; ibuprofen) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: famotidine; ibuprofen
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: July 18, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,900,423
DUEXIS is a drug marketed by Horizon. There are five patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has twenty-five patent family members in fifteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering DUEXIS
See drug price trends for DUEXIS.
The generic ingredient in DUEXIS is famotidine; ibuprofen. There are eighteen drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the famotidine; ibuprofen profile page.
When can DUTREBIS (lamivudine; raltegravir potassium) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: lamivudine; raltegravir potassium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 03, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,704,130
DUTREBIS is a drug marketed by Merck Sharp Dohme. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has ninety-five patent family members in forty-three countries.
The generic ingredient in DUTREBIS is lamivudine; raltegravir potassium. There are twenty-nine drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the lamivudine; raltegravir potassium profile page.
When can NEXAVAR (sorafenib tosylate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: sorafenib tosylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: March 07, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,638
NEXAVAR is a drug marketed by Bayer Hlthcare. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has eighty-nine patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering NEXAVAR
See drug price trends for NEXAVAR.
The generic ingredient in NEXAVAR is sorafenib tosylate. There are thirteen drug master file entries for this API. Eight suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the sorafenib tosylate profile page.
When can TYKERB (lapatinib ditosylate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: lapatinib ditosylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: April 19, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,708,705
TYKERB is a drug marketed by Novartis. There is one patent protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in twenty-six countries.
See drug price trends for TYKERB.
The generic ingredient in TYKERB is lapatinib ditosylate. There are seven drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the lapatinib ditosylate profile page.
When can XIFAXAN (rifaximin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: rifaximin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: March 03, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,397
XIFAXAN is a drug marketed by Salix Pharms. There are twenty-nine patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.
This drug has two hundred and sixteen patent family members in forty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XIFAXAN
See drug price trends for XIFAXAN.
The generic ingredient in XIFAXAN is rifaximin. There are fourteen drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the rifaximin profile page.
When can CORLANOR (ivabradine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ivabradine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 28, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,601,764
CORLANOR is a drug marketed by Amgen Inc. There are eight patents protecting this drug.
This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering CORLANOR
See drug price trends for CORLANOR.
The generic ingredient in CORLANOR is ivabradine. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ivabradine profile page.
When can XCOPRI (cenobamate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: cenobamate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: April 22, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,709,994
XCOPRI is a drug marketed by Sk Life. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has twenty-six patent family members in twenty countries.
See drug price trends for XCOPRI.
The generic ingredient in XCOPRI is cenobamate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cenobamate profile page.
When can KOSELUGO (selumetinib sulfate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: selumetinib sulfate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 21, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,805,705
KOSELUGO is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca. There are five patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and ninety-eight patent family members in forty-four countries.
See drug price trends for KOSELUGO.
The generic ingredient in KOSELUGO is selumetinib sulfate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the selumetinib sulfate profile page.
When can BELRAPZO (bendamustine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bendamustine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: January 14, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,705,793
BELRAPZO is a drug marketed by Eagle Pharms. There are nine patents protecting this drug. Six tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.
This drug has sixty-four patent family members in thirty countries.
See drug price trends for BELRAPZO.
The generic ingredient in BELRAPZO is bendamustine hydrochloride. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bendamustine hydrochloride profile page.
When can BENDEKA (bendamustine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bendamustine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: January 14, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,705,793
BENDEKA is a drug marketed by Eagle Pharms. There are eighteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Six tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.
This drug has one hundred and twenty-four patent family members in thirty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BENDEKA
See drug price trends for BENDEKA.
The generic ingredient in BENDEKA is bendamustine hydrochloride. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bendamustine hydrochloride profile page.
When can VOCABRIA (cabotegravir sodium) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: cabotegravir sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 21, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,708,970
VOCABRIA is a drug marketed by Viiv Hlthcare. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and twenty-five patent family members in thirty-three countries.
The generic ingredient in VOCABRIA is cabotegravir sodium. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cabotegravir sodium profile page.
When can VOCABRIA (cabotegravir sodium) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: cabotegravir sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 21, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,803,423
VOCABRIA is a drug marketed by Viiv Hlthcare. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and twenty-five patent family members in thirty-three countries.
The generic ingredient in VOCABRIA is cabotegravir sodium. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cabotegravir sodium profile page.
When can WEGOVY (semaglutide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: semaglutide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: March 18, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,261
WEGOVY is a drug marketed by Novo. There are seven patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and forty-seven patent family members in thirty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering WEGOVY
See drug price trends for WEGOVY.
The generic ingredient in WEGOVY is semaglutide. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the semaglutide profile page.
When can RECORLEV (levoketoconazole) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: levoketoconazole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: January 10, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,706,020
RECORLEV is a drug marketed by Strongbridge. There are eight patents protecting this drug.
This drug has thirty-three patent family members in twenty-one countries.
See drug price trends for RECORLEV.
The generic ingredient in RECORLEV is levoketoconazole. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the levoketoconazole profile page.
When can EPSOLAY (benzoyl peroxide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 02, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,801,146
EPSOLAY is a drug marketed by Galderma Labs Lp. There are ten patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in eleven countries.
See drug price trends for EPSOLAY.
The generic ingredient in EPSOLAY is benzoyl peroxide. There are seventeen drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the benzoyl peroxide profile page.
When can ENTRESTO SPRINKLE (sacubitril; valsartan) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: sacubitril; valsartan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 09, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,704,717
ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are four patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and twenty-seven patent family members in forty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ENTRESTO SPRINKLE
The generic ingredient in ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is sacubitril; valsartan. There are eleven drug master file entries for this API. Five suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the sacubitril; valsartan profile page.
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