Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a drug owned by Sage Products Inc. It is protected by 5 US drug patents filed in 2013. Out of these, 2 drug patents are active and 3 have expired. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Oct 02, 2027. Details of Chlorhexidine Gluconate's patents and their expiration are given in the table below.
| Drug Patent Number | Drug Patent Title | Drug Patent Expiry | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| These drug patents focus on the other aspects of the drug like dosage, mode of administration (oral, tablet, capsules, liquids etc). | |||
| US7935093 | Disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection |
Oct, 2027
(2 years from now) | Active |
| US7427574 | Non-woven wash cloth |
Apr, 2026
(11 months from now) | Active |
| US7717889 | Disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol free disinfection |
Feb, 2025
(2 months ago) |
Expired
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| US7066916 | Disinfectant delivery system, and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection |
Feb, 2024
(1 year, 2 months ago) |
Expired
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| US7595021 | Method of providing alcohol-free disinfection |
May, 2023
(2 years ago) |
Expired
|
A patent's expiry date may change depending upon legal activities going on that patent. Critical activities like abandoning of a patent, term extension of a patent or amendment of its claims can increase or decrease the life of a patent hence affecting its expiry date and in turn affecting the generic launch date of that drug. Tracking these ongoing activities on a patent application helps to keep an eye on the latest developments in the patent process of the drug which can give an idea of how early a drug's generic could be available. The next section provides a list of recent legal activities on Chlorhexidine Gluconate's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Chlorhexidine Gluconate's Patents
Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following patents of Chlorhexidine Gluconate.
| Activity | Date | Patent Number |
|---|---|---|
 | ||
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 19 Oct, 2022 | US7935093 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 03 Nov, 2021 | US7717889 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 17 Mar, 2021 | US7595021 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 17 Mar, 2020 | US7427574 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity | 18 Oct, 2018 | US7935093 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 21 Dec, 2017 | US7066916 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity | 07 Nov, 2017 | US7717889 |
| Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) Critical | 26 Jun, 2017 | US7595021 |
| Email Notification Critical | 26 Jun, 2017 | US7595021 |
| Correspondence Address Change Critical | 23 Jun, 2017 | US7595021 |
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but Chlorhexidine Gluconate is protected by patents in multiple countries. Understanding the full scope of patent protection is crucial in strategizing market entry. By looking at the broader patent landscape, you can identify markets with weaker patent protection which could be ideal generic entry points. The following section offers details on Chlorhexidine Gluconate's family patents as well as insights into ongoing legal events on those patents.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate's Family Patents
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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be Oct 02, 2027 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Generic API suppliers:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is the generic name for the brand Chlorhexidine Gluconate. 13 different companies have already filed for the generic of Chlorhexidine Gluconate, with J And J having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Chlorhexidine Gluconate's generic
Alternative Brands for Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Chlorhexidine Gluconate which is used for disinfection and preparation of patient skin to reduce bacteria before invasive medical procedures., has several other brand drugs in the same treatment category and using the same active ingredient (Chlorhexidine Gluconate). Given below is the list of those companies and their brand drugs, to help you identify new opportunities, assess competitors, and plan your market strategies more effectively.
| Drug Owner | Drug Name | Treatment Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3m Health Care |
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Apart from drugs working in same treatment category, there are also some brand drugs where treatment area is different, but the active ingredient used is same i.e. Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Given below is the list of those drugs and companies owning them.
| Drug Owner | Drug Name | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3m |
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| Becton Dickinson Co |
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| Prof Dspls |
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Apart from brand drugs containing the same ingredient, some generics have also been filed for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Chlorhexidine Gluconate's active ingredient. Check the complete list of approved generic manufacturers for Chlorhexidine Gluconate
About Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a drug owned by Sage Products Inc. It is used for disinfection and preparation of patient skin to reduce bacteria before invasive medical procedures. Chlorhexidine Gluconate uses Chlorhexidine Gluconate as an active ingredient. Chlorhexidine Gluconate was launched by Sage Prods in 2005.
Approval Date:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate was approved by FDA for market use on 25 April, 2005.
Active Ingredient:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate uses Chlorhexidine Gluconate as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Chlorhexidine Gluconate ingredient
Treatment:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is used for disinfection and preparation of patient skin to reduce bacteria before invasive medical procedures.
Dosage:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is available in cloth form for topical use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | CLOTH | Over the counter | TOPICAL |