Nereus is a drug owned by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. It is protected by 4 US drug patents filed in 2026 out of which none have expired yet. Nereus's patents will be open to challenges from 30 December, 2029. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Aug 09, 2036. Details of Nereus'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). | |||
| US12318375 | Method Of Treatment With Tradipitant |
Aug, 2036
(10 years from now) | Active |
| US10772880 | Method Of Treatment With Tradipitant |
Mar, 2036
(9 years from now) | Active |
| US11324735 | Method Of Treatment With Tradipitant |
Mar, 2036
(9 years from now) | Active |
| US10821099 | Use Of Tradipitant In Motion Sickness |
Mar, 2036
(9 years from now) | Active |
FDA has granted several exclusivities to Nereus. Till the time
these exclusivities
are active, no other company can market a generic or bioequivalent version of Nereus, 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
Nereus.
Exclusivity Information
Nereus holds 1 exclusivities out of which none have expired. Its last outstanding exclusivity is set to expire in 2030. Details of Nereus's exclusivity codes and their expiration dates are given below.
| Drug Exclusivity | Drug Exclusivity Expiration |
|---|---|
| New Chemical Entity Exclusivity(NCE) | Dec 30, 2030 |
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but
Nereus 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 Nereus's family patents as well as insights into
ongoing legal events
on those patents.
Nereus's Family Patents
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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Nereus's generic launch date based on the last expiry date of its patents and exclusivities combined is estimated to be Aug 09, 2036 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Nereus Generics:
There are no approved generic versions for Nereus as of now.
About Nereus
Nereus is a drug owned by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Nereus uses Tradipitant as an active ingredient. Nereus was launched by Vanda in 2025.
Approval Date:
Nereus was approved by FDA for market use on 30 December, 2025.
NCE-1 date:
NCE-1 date also known as the four year date occurs four years after the original drug approval and marks the first opportunity for a generic manufacturer to file an ANDA with a Paragraph IV certification. This is the earliest point when generic competition might begin, provided the challenge is successful. Since the approval date for Nereus is 30 December, 2025, its NCE-1 date is estimated to be 30 December, 2029.
Active Ingredient:
Nereus uses Tradipitant as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Tradipitant ingredient
Dosage:
Nereus is available in capsule form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85MG | CAPSULE | Prescription | ORAL |