Elestrin is a drug owned by Viatris Specialty Llc. It is protected by 2 US drug patents filed in 2013 out of which all have expired. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Jun 25, 2022. Details of Elestrin'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). | |||
| US7198801 | Formulations for transdermal or transmucosal application |
Jun, 2022
(4 years ago) |
Expired
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| US7470433 | Formulations for transdermal or transmucosal application |
Aug, 2021
(5 years ago) |
Expired
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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 Elestrin's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Elestrin's Patents
Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following patents of Elestrin.
| Activity | Date | Patent Number |
|---|---|---|
 | ||
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 18 Jun, 2020 | US7470433 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 20 Sep, 2018 | US7198801 |
| Post Issue Communication - Certificate of Correction | 27 Jan, 2009 | US7470433 |
| Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation
Critical | 30 Dec, 2008 | US7470433 |
| Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed
Critical | 30 Dec, 2008 | US7470433 |
| Issue Notification Mailed
Critical | 10 Dec, 2008 | US7470433 |
| Dispatch to FDC | 01 Dec, 2008 | US7470433 |
| Application Is Considered Ready for Issue
Critical | 26 Nov, 2008 | US7470433 |
| Issue Fee Payment Received
Critical | 25 Nov, 2008 | US7470433 |
| Issue Fee Payment Verified
Critical | 25 Nov, 2008 | US7470433 |
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but
Elestrin 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 Elestrin's family patents as well as insights into
ongoing legal events
on those patents.
Elestrin's Family Patents
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Clinical Trials
Recent Clinical Trials on Elestrin:
Sometimes companies keep conducting clinical trials even after the drug's approval to discover new formulations, methods of use, or new treatment indications, so they could file for additional patents or receive regulatory exclusivity extensions, such as pediatric exclusivity, potentially delaying generic competition. Based on these recent clinical trials, generic companies need to consider the potential for new intellectual property or regulatory hurdles. These strategic moves by the drug owner might delay generic substitution or lead to additional sales of the brand drug, even after patent expiry.
Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Elestrin's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be Jun 25, 2022 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Elestrin Generic API suppliers:
Estradiol is the generic name for the brand Elestrin. 26 different companies have already filed for the generic of Elestrin, with Mylan Technologies having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Elestrin's generic
Alternative Brands for Elestrin
There are several other brand drugs using the same active ingredient (Estradiol) as Elestrin. 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.
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| Abbvie |
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| Apil |
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| Avion Pharms |
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| Bayer Hlthcare |
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| Exeltis Usa Inc |
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| Janssen Pharms |
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| Mayne Pharma |
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| Millicent Mfg Pr |
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| Noven |
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| Noven Pharms Inc |
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| Novo Nordisk Inc |
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| Organon Usa Organon |
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| Padagis Us |
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| Sandoz |
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| Sumitomo Pharma Am |
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| Teva Branded Pharm |
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| Teva Womens |
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| Wyeth Pharms Inc |
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Apart from brand drugs containing the same ingredient, some generics have also been filed for Estradiol, Elestrin's active ingredient. Check the complete list of approved generic manufacturers for Elestrin
About Elestrin
Elestrin is a drug owned by Viatris Specialty Llc. Elestrin uses Estradiol as an active ingredient. Elestrin was launched by Viatris in 2006.
Approval Date:
Elestrin was approved by FDA for market use on 15 December, 2006.
Active Ingredient:
Elestrin uses Estradiol as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Estradiol ingredient
Dosage:
Elestrin is available in gel, metered form for transdermal use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.06% (0.87GM/ACTIVATION) | GEL, METERED | Prescription | TRANSDERMAL |