Entocort Ec Patent Expiration

Entocort Ec is a drug owned by Padagis Us 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 Apr 29, 2019. Details of Entocort Ec's patents and their expiration are given in the table below.

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Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
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US5643602

(Pediatric)

Oral composition for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Jan, 2015

(11 years ago)

Expired
US5643602 Oral composition for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Jul, 2014

(12 years ago)

Expired


FDA has granted several exclusivities to Entocort Ec. Till the time these exclusivities are active, no other company can market a generic or bioequivalent version of Entocort Ec, regardless of the status of it's patents. These exclusivities hence play a crucial role in delaying the generic launch. Given below are details of the exclusivities granted to Entocort Ec.

Exclusivity Information

Entocort Ec holds 2 exclusivities. All of its exclusivities have expired in 2019. Details of Entocort Ec's exclusivity codes and their expiration dates are given below.


Drug Exclusivity Drug Exclusivity Expiration
M(M-178) Apr 29, 2019
New Patient Population(NPP) Apr 29, 2019

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US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but Entocort Ec 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 Entocort Ec's family patents as well as insights into ongoing legal events on those patents.

Entocort Ec's Family Patents


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Clinical Trials

Recent Clinical Trials on Entocort Ec:

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.

Title Lead Sponsor Collaborators Status Phases
Clinical Trials
A Multicenter, Randomized, Parallel, Two-Period, Non-Inferiority Study of EurofarmavsAlenia in Asthma and COPD Treatment Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. NA COMPLETED
(Sep 1, 2026)
PHASE3
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of SAR444336 in Adults With Microscopic Colitis in Clinical Remission Sanofi NA RECRUITING
(Sep 1, 2026)
PHASE2
Study of Formoterol 6 mcg/Fluticasone 125 mcg by Eurofarma Laboratórios S.A. Versus Alenia® 6 mcg/200 mcg in Patients With Asthma (FORASMA) Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. NA WITHDRAWN
(Sep 1, 2026)
PHASE3
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of QMF149 (Indacaterol Acetate/Mometasone Furoate) Versus Budesonide in Children From 6 to Less Than 12 Years of Age With Asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals NA RECRUITING
(Aug 1, 2026)
PHASE3
Symptom-driven ICS/LABA Therapy for Adolescent Patients With Asthma Non-adherent to Daily Maintenance Inhalers Washington University School of Medicine NA COMPLETED
(Aug 1, 2026)
PHASE1, PHASE2
A Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Budesonide, Glycopyrronium and Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dosed Inhaler on Cardiopulmonary Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease AstraZeneca NA RECRUITING
(Aug 1, 2026)
PHASE3
Once Daily Versus Twice Daily Budesonide Orodispersible Tablets for Induction of Remission in EoE Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH NA ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
(Aug 1, 2026)
PHASE3
Absorbable Drug-Eluting Lacrimal Sac Stent for Recurrent Chronic Dacryocystitis Beijing Tongren Hospital NA RECRUITING
(Aug 1, 2026)
PHASE2
Efficacy of Nebulised Inhalational Steroids in Neonates With Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Khyber Teaching Hospital NA COMPLETED
(Aug 1, 2026)
PHASE3
Efficacy and Safety of Mycophenolate Mofetil in Refractory IgA Nephropathy Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College and Hospital NA NOT YET RECRUITING
(Aug 1, 2026)
PHASE2
ARrest RESpiraTory Failure From PNEUMONIA Stanford University NA TERMINATED
(Jul 1, 2026)
PHASE3
Inhaled Budesonide for REcurrence Prevention and Adjuvant THerapy in Checkpoint Inhibitor Pneumonitis AHS Cancer Control Alberta NA RECRUITING
(Jul 1, 2026)
PHASE2
A Study to Investigate How Budesonide and Formoterol Move Through the Body (Pharmacokinetics) When Delivered With Different Devices in Participants Aged 4 to Less Than 12 Years Old With Asthma AstraZeneca NA COMPLETED
(Jul 1, 2026)
PHASE1
Active Controlled Trial of CHF5993 Pressurized Metered-dose Inhaler ( pMDI) vs Symbicort®Turbuhaler® in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD) (TRIVERSYTI) Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. NA COMPLETED
(Jun 1, 2026)
PHASE3
Study to Assess PT010 in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Inadequately Controlled Asthma (LOGOS) AstraZeneca NA COMPLETED
(Jun 1, 2026)
PHASE3
Impact of Budesonide on Incidence of ≥ Gr2 Diarrhea in Multiple Myeloma (MM) Patients Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplant University of Utah NA RECRUITING
(May 1, 2026)
PHASE2
Prophylactic Inhaled Steroids to Reduce Radiation Pneumonitis Frequency and Severity in Lung Cancer Patients Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico NA RECRUITING
(Apr 1, 2026)
PHASE2
Foster® pMDI (CHF 1535) Versus Symbicort® Turbohaler in COPD Patient (FORSYYN) Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. NA COMPLETED
(Apr 1, 2026)
PHASE3
The Budesonide in Babies (BiB) Trial NICHD Neonatal Research Network NA ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
(Apr 1, 2026)
PHASE3
Budesonide Prophylaxis for Engraftment Syndrome After Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Henry Ford Health System NA RECRUITING
(Apr 1, 2026)
PHASE3




Generic Launch

Generic Release Date:

Entocort Ec's generic launch date based on the last expiry date of its patents and exclusivities combined is estimated to be Apr 29, 2019 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)

Entocort Ec Generic API suppliers:

Budesonide is the generic name for the brand Entocort Ec. 22 different companies have already filed for the generic of Entocort Ec, with Sandoz having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Entocort Ec's generic

How can I launch a generic of Entocort Ec before its drug patent expiration? :

You can seek FDA approval to launch a generic drug before the expiration of Entocort Ec's patents related by providing a 'paragraph IV certification' in your application, which states that the patent submitted by the Entocort Ec's sponsor is invalid, unenforceable, or will not be infringed by your generic product.

Given below are the details of the already filed Para IV certificates on Entocort Ec -

Strength Submission Date Expiration Date of Last Qualifying Patent 180-Day Status First Applicant Approval Generic Competition Status
25 mg / 5 mL
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01 Feb, 2008 01 Jan, 2015 Extinguished 02 Apr, 2014 Less


Alternative Brands for Entocort Ec

Entocort Ec which is used for treating and maintaining remission in mild to moderate Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or ascending colon., has several other brand drugs using the same active ingredient (Budesonide). 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
Astrazeneca
Airsupra
Pulmicort Respules
Rhinocort
Symbicort
Symbicort Aerosphere
Astrazeneca Ab
Breztri Aerosphere
Calliditas
Tarpeyo
Cheplapharm
Pulmicort Flexhaler
Salix
Uceris
Sun Pharm Inds Inc
Ortikos
Takeda Pharms Usa
Eohilia


Apart from brand drugs containing the same ingredient, some generics have also been filed for Budesonide, Entocort Ec's active ingredient. Check the complete list of approved generic manufacturers for Entocort Ec





About Entocort Ec

Entocort Ec is a drug owned by Padagis Us Llc. It is used for treating and maintaining remission in mild to moderate Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or ascending colon. Entocort Ec uses Budesonide as an active ingredient. Entocort Ec was launched by Padagis in 2001.

Approval Date:

Entocort Ec was approved by FDA for market use on 02 October, 2001.

Active Ingredient:

Entocort Ec uses Budesonide as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Budesonide ingredient

Treatment:

Entocort Ec is used for treating and maintaining remission in mild to moderate Crohn's disease involving the ileum and/or ascending colon.

Dosage:

Entocort Ec is available in capsule, delayed release form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway
3MG CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE Prescription ORAL