Nicotrol is a drug owned by Pfizer Inc. It is protected by 1 US drug patent filed in 2013 out of which all have expired. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Aug 12, 2014. Details of Nicotrol'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). | |||
| US5656255 | Composition to help stop smoking |
Aug, 2014
(11 years ago) |
Expired
|
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but
Nicotrol 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 Nicotrol's family patents as well as insights into
ongoing legal events
on those patents.
Nicotrol's Family Patents
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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Nicotrol's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be Aug 12, 2014 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Nicotrol Generic API suppliers:
Nicotine is the generic name for the brand Nicotrol. 1 company has already filed for the generic of Nicotrol. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Nicotrol's generic
Alternative Brands for Nicotrol
There are several other brand drugs using the same active ingredient (Nicotine) as Nicotrol. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chattem Sanofi |
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| Haleon Us Holdings |
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Apart from brand drugs containing the same ingredient, some generics have also been filed for Nicotine, Nicotrol's active ingredient. Check the complete list of approved generic manufacturers for Nicotrol
About Nicotrol
Nicotrol is a drug owned by Pfizer Inc. Nicotrol uses Nicotine as an active ingredient. Nicotrol was launched by Pfizer Inc in 1996.
Approval Date:
Nicotrol was approved by FDA for market use on 22 March, 1996.
Active Ingredient:
Nicotrol uses Nicotine as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Nicotine ingredient
Dosage:
Nicotrol is available in spray, metered form for nasal use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5MG/SPRAY | SPRAY, METERED | Prescription | NASAL |