Pulmicort Flexhaler Patent Expiration

Pulmicort Flexhaler is a drug owned by Cheplapharm Arzneimittel Gmbh. It is protected by 4 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 May 08, 2018. Details of Pulmicort Flexhaler'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).
US6142145 Inhalation device
May, 2018

(6 years ago)

Expired
US7143764 Inhalation device
Mar, 2018

(6 years ago)

Expired
US6027714 Formulation for inhalation
Jan, 2018

(6 years ago)

Expired
US6287540 Formulation for inhalation
Jan, 2018

(6 years ago)

Expired


While patent expiration is one way of estimating the generic date of a drug, if a patent gets invalidated somehow, the generic of the drug may arrive early. Being aware of all relevant patents can help in avoiding legal pitfalls. Given below are details of the litigation history of Pulmicort Flexhaler and ongoing litigations to help you estimate the early arrival of Pulmicort Flexhaler generic.

Pulmicort Flexhaler's Litigations

Pulmicort Flexhaler been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on May 31, 2005, against patent number US7143764. The petitioner , challenged the validity of this patent, with ALLAN DAGSLAND et al as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Pulmicort Flexhaler's patents.

Last updated on December 10, 2024
Patent Proceeding Filing Date Status Respondent Petitioner
Patent litigations
US7143764 May, 2005 Decision
(31 Mar, 2006)
ALLAN DAGSLAND et al

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

Pulmicort Flexhaler's Family Patents


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Generic Launch

Generic Release Date:

Pulmicort Flexhaler's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be May 08, 2018 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)

Pulmicort Flexhaler Generic API suppliers:

Budesonide is the generic name for the brand Pulmicort Flexhaler. 21 different companies have already filed for the generic of Pulmicort Flexhaler, with Sun Pharm having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Pulmicort Flexhaler's generic

Alternative Brands for Pulmicort Flexhaler

Pulmicort Flexhaler which is used for long-term management of asthma in adults and children aged 6 and older, including those needing oral corticosteroids., 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
Padagis Us
Entocort Ec
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, Pulmicort Flexhaler's active ingredient. Check the complete list of approved generic manufacturers for Pulmicort Flexhaler





About Pulmicort Flexhaler

Pulmicort Flexhaler is a drug owned by Cheplapharm Arzneimittel Gmbh. It is used for long-term management of asthma in adults and children aged 6 and older, including those needing oral corticosteroids. Pulmicort Flexhaler uses Budesonide as an active ingredient. Pulmicort Flexhaler was launched by Cheplapharm in 2006.

Approval Date:

Pulmicort Flexhaler was approved by FDA for market use on 12 July, 2006.

Active Ingredient:

Pulmicort Flexhaler uses Budesonide as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Budesonide ingredient

Treatment:

Pulmicort Flexhaler is used for long-term management of asthma in adults and children aged 6 and older, including those needing oral corticosteroids.

Dosage:

Pulmicort Flexhaler is available in powder, metered form for inhalation use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway
0.16MG/INH POWDER, METERED Prescription INHALATION
0.08MG/INH POWDER, METERED Prescription INHALATION