Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide Patent Expiration

Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide is Used for treating acne. It was first introduced by Galderma Laboratories Lp in its drug Epiduo on Dec 8, 2008. Another drug containing Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide is Epiduo Forte. 10 different companies have introduced drugs containing Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide.


Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide, along with the drug name that holds that patent and the company name owning that drug.

Drug Used in Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Drug Owner
Epiduo US8071644 Combinations of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions Jul 18, 2027 Galderma Labs Lp
Epiduo US8080537 Combinations of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions Jul 18, 2027 Galderma Labs Lp
Epiduo US8129362 Combination/association of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions Jul 18, 2027 Galderma Labs Lp
Epiduo US8445543 Combinations of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions Jul 12, 2027 Galderma Labs Lp
Epiduo US7820186 Gel composition for once-daily treatment of common acne comprising a combination of benzoyl peroxide and adapalene and/or adapalene salt Nov 23, 2025 Galderma Labs Lp
Epiduo US7964202 Method for treatment of common acne Sep 01, 2024

(Expired)

Galderma Labs Lp
Epiduo Forte US8703820 Administration of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid for the treatment of dermatological disorders Mar 12, 2023

(Expired)

Galderma Labs
Epiduo Forte US8729127 Administration of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid for the treatment of dermatological disorders Mar 12, 2023

(Expired)

Galderma Labs
Epiduo Forte US9381179 Administration of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid for the treatment of dermatological disorders Mar 12, 2023

(Expired)

Galderma Labs
Epiduo Forte US9387187 Administration of 6[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid for the treatment of dermatological disorders Mar 12, 2023

(Expired)

Galderma Labs
Epiduo US8105618 Dermatological/cosmetic gels comprising at least one retinoid and/or retinoid salt and benzoyl peroxide Dec 23, 2022

(Expired)

Galderma Labs Lp
Epiduo US8241649 Dermatological/cosmetic gels comprising at least one retinoid and/or retinoid salt and benzoyl peroxide Dec 23, 2022

(Expired)

Galderma Labs Lp
Epiduo US8809305 Administration of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for the long-term treatment of acne vulgaris Dec 23, 2022

(Expired)

Galderma Labs Lp
Epiduo US8936800 Gel composition for treatment of common acne comprising a combination of benzoyl peroxide and adapalene and/or adapalene salt Dec 23, 2022

(Expired)

Galderma Labs Lp
Epiduo Forte US8445543 Combinations of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions Dec 23, 2022

(Expired)

Galderma Labs
Epiduo Forte US8785420 Combination/association of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for treating acne lesions Dec 23, 2022

(Expired)

Galderma Labs
Epiduo Forte US8809305 Administration of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide for the long-term treatment of acne vulgaris Dec 23, 2022

(Expired)

Galderma Labs
Epiduo Forte US8909305 Method and system for activating an application on a mobile device Dec 23, 2022

(Expired)

Galderma Labs
Epiduo Forte US8936800 Gel composition for treatment of common acne comprising a combination of benzoyl peroxide and adapalene and/or adapalene salt Dec 23, 2022

(Expired)

Galderma Labs
Epiduo Forte US9814690 Gel composition for treatment of common acne comprising a combination of benzoyl peroxide and adapalene and/or adapalene salt Dec 23, 2022

(Expired)

Galderma Labs



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Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide. The first generic version for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide was by Actavis Mid Atlantic Llc and was approved on Sep 30, 2015. And the latest generic version is by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on Aug 4, 2022.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.


1. ACTAVIS LABS UT INC

Actavis Laboratories Ut Inc Indirect Wholly Owned Sub Of Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide. This 0.3%;2.5% version comes by the name ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Actavis Labs Ut Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.3%; 2.5%

gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Jun 22, 2022





2. ACTAVIS MID ATLANTIC

Actavis Mid Atlantic Llc has filed for 1 generic for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide. This 0.1%;2.5% version comes by the name ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Actavis Mid Atlantic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1%; 2.5%

gel Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Sep 30, 2015





3. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide. This 0.3%;2.5% version comes by the name ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.3%; 2.5%

gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Aug 4, 2022


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Alembic's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Alembic as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Panchmahal Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Units I and II)
Panchmahal Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Ltd
Panelav Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd (API Division, Karakhadi)





4. ENCUBE

Encube Ethicals Private Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide. This 0.1%;2.5% version comes by the name ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Encube.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1%; 2.5%

gel Prescription TOPICAL AB May 23, 2018


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Encube's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Encube as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Andheri East, Mumbai Encube Ethicals Private Ltd
Ponda Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd.





5. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide. This 0.1%;2.5% version comes by the name ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Glenmark Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1%; 2.5%

gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Nov 8, 2019





6. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide. All of these versions come by the name ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Padagis Israel.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1%; 2.5%

gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Jan 23, 2018
0.3%; 2.5%

gel Prescription TOPICAL AB May 31, 2022


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Padagis Israel's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - Israel. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Padagis Israel as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
Israel
Yerucham Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.





7. TARO

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide. All of these versions come by the name ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Taro.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1%; 2.5%

gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Jan 24, 2018
0.3%; 2.5%

gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Oct 17, 2018


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Taro's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - United States, Israel, Canada. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Taro as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Honolulu Taro Delight, LLC
Hawthorne Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Israel
Haifa Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.
Canada
Brampton Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.





8. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide. This 0.3%;2.5% version comes by the name ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.3%; 2.5%

gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Jun 3, 2022