Omeprazole is a drug owned by Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd. It is protected by 1 US drug patent filed in 2015 out of which none have expired yet. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Aug 16, 2025. Details of Omeprazole'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 active substance like dosage, mode of administration (oral, tablet, capsules, liquids etc). | |||
| US9023391 | Stable benzimidazole formulation |
Aug, 2025
(1 year, 19 days from now) | Active |
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 Omeprazole's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Omeprazole's Patents
Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following patents of Omeprazole.
| Event | Date | Patent/Publication |
|---|---|---|
 | ||
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity | 09 May, 2024 | US10835488 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity | 26 Oct, 2022 | US9023391 (Litigated) |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity | 14 Feb, 2022 | US10076494 |
| Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed | 17 Nov, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation | 17 Nov, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Email Notification | 29 Oct, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Issue Notification Mailed | 28 Oct, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Email Notification | 13 Oct, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Mailing Corrected Notice of Allowability | 13 Oct, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Dispatch to FDC | 10 Oct, 2020 | US10835488 |
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but Omeprazole 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 Omeprazole's family patents as well as insights into ongoing legal events on those patents.
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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Omeprazole's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be Aug 16, 2025 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Omeprazole Generics:
Omeprazole is the generic name for the brand Omeprazole. 18 different companies have already filed for the generic of Omeprazole, with Dr Reddys Labs Ltd having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Omeprazole's generic
About Omeprazole
Omeprazole is a drug owned by Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd. Omeprazole uses Omeprazole as an active ingredient. Omeprazole was launched by Dexcel Pharma in 2007.
Market Authorisation Date:
Omeprazole was approved by FDA for market use on 04 December, 2007.
Active Ingredient:
Omeprazole uses Omeprazole as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Omeprazole ingredient
Dosage:
Omeprazole is available in tablet, delayed release form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20MG | TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE | Over the counter | ORAL |
Omeprazole is a drug owned by Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd. It is protected by 2 US drug patents filed from 2018 to 2021 out of which none have expired yet. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Dec 08, 2036. Details of Omeprazole'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 active substance like dosage, mode of administration (oral, tablet, capsules, liquids etc). | |||
| US10835488 | Stable orally disintegrating pharmaceutical compositions |
Dec, 2036
(12 years from now) | Active |
| US10076494 | Stable orally disintegrating pharmaceutical compositions |
Dec, 2036
(12 years from now) | Active |
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 Omeprazole's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Omeprazole's Patents
Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following patents of Omeprazole.
| Event | Date | Patent/Publication |
|---|---|---|
| | ||
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity | 09 May, 2024 | US10835488 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity | 26 Oct, 2022 | US9023391 (Litigated) |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity | 14 Feb, 2022 | US10076494 |
| Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed | 17 Nov, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation | 17 Nov, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Email Notification | 29 Oct, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Issue Notification Mailed | 28 Oct, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Email Notification | 13 Oct, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Mailing Corrected Notice of Allowability | 13 Oct, 2020 | US10835488 |
| Dispatch to FDC | 10 Oct, 2020 | US10835488 |
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but Omeprazole 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 Omeprazole's family patents as well as insights into ongoing legal events on those patents.
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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Omeprazole's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be Dec 08, 2036 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Omeprazole Generics:
Omeprazole is the generic name for the brand Omeprazole. 18 different companies have already filed for the generic of Omeprazole, with Dr Reddys Labs Ltd having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Omeprazole's generic
About Omeprazole
Omeprazole is a drug owned by Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd. Omeprazole uses Omeprazole as an active ingredient. Omeprazole was launched by Dexcel in 2017.
Market Authorisation Date:
Omeprazole was approved by FDA for market use on 05 July, 2017.
Active Ingredient:
Omeprazole uses Omeprazole as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Omeprazole ingredient
Dosage:
Omeprazole is available in tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20MG | TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING, DELAYED RELEASE | Over the counter | ORAL |