Phoslo is a drug owned by Fresenius Medical Care North America. 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 Apr 03, 2021. Details of Phoslo'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). | |||
| US6576665 | Encapsulated calcium acetate caplet and a method for inhibiting gastrointestinal phosphorous absorption |
Apr, 2021
(3 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 Phoslo's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Phoslo's Patents
Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following patents of Phoslo.
| Activity | Date | Patent Number |
|---|---|---|
 | ||
| Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) Critical | 01 Dec, 2011 | US6576665 |
| Correspondence Address Change Critical | 30 Nov, 2011 | US6576665 |
| Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change) | 13 Dec, 2010 | US6576665 |
| Post Issue Communication - Certificate of Correction | 25 Nov, 2005 | US6576665 |
| Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation Critical | 10 Jun, 2003 | US6576665 |
| Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed Critical | 10 Jun, 2003 | US6576665 |
| Issue Notification Mailed Critical | 21 May, 2003 | US6576665 |
| Receipt into Pubs | 15 May, 2003 | US6576665 |
| Application Is Considered Ready for Issue Critical | 13 May, 2003 | US6576665 |
| Receipt into Pubs | 08 May, 2003 | US6576665 |
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but Phoslo 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 Phoslo's family patents as well as insights into ongoing legal events on those patents.
Phoslo's Family Patents
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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Phoslo's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be Apr 03, 2021 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Phoslo Generic API suppliers:
Calcium Acetate is the generic name for the brand Phoslo. 13 different companies have already filed for the generic of Phoslo, with Hikma having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Phoslo's generic
How can I launch a generic of Phoslo before its drug patent expiration? :
You can seek FDA approval to launch a generic drug before the expiration of Phoslo's patents related by providing a 'paragraph IV certification' in your application, which states that the patent submitted by the Phoslo'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 Phoslo -
| Strength | Submission Date | ANDA(s) Filed | First applicant approval | Last patent expiry | 180 day status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 169 mg calcium | 31 May, 2005 | 1 | 26 Feb, 2008 | 03 Apr, 2021 | Eligible |
Alternative Brands for Phoslo
There are several other brand drugs using the same active ingredient (Calcium Acetate) as Phoslo. 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresenius Medcl |
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Apart from brand drugs containing the same ingredient, some generics have also been filed for Calcium Acetate, Phoslo's active ingredient. Check the complete list of approved generic manufacturers for Phoslo
About Phoslo
Phoslo is a drug owned by Fresenius Medical Care North America. Phoslo uses Calcium Acetate as an active ingredient. Phoslo was launched by Fresenius Medcl in 2001.
Approval Date:
Phoslo was approved by FDA for market use on 02 April, 2001.
Active Ingredient:
Phoslo uses Calcium Acetate as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Calcium Acetate ingredient
Dosage:
Phoslo is available in capsule form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 667MG | CAPSULE | Discontinued | ORAL |