Albuterol Sulfate Patent Expiration

Albuterol Sulfate was first introduced by Schering Corp Sub Schering Plough Corp in its drug Proventil on May 7, 1982. Other drugs containing Albuterol Sulfate are Ventolin Hfa, Proair Digihaler, Accuneb, Ventolin, Ventolin Rotacaps, Proair Hfa, Proair Respiclick, Proventil-Hfa, Volmax. 51 different companies have introduced drugs containing Albuterol Sulfate.


Albuterol Sulfate Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Albuterol Sulfate, 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
Proair Digihaler US11266796 Inhalation device with integrated electronics Feb 22, 2041 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US11173259 Drug delivery device with electronics and power management Jul 06, 2040 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US11464923 Inhaler system Jun 19, 2040 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US11439777 Drug delivery device with electronics May 24, 2040 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US11344685 Drug delivery device with electronics Sep 26, 2039 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US11000653 Inhaler Dec 18, 2038 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US11357935 Drug delivery device with electronics Sep 24, 2038 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US11351317 Drug delivery device with electronics Feb 10, 2038 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US10569034 Compliance monitoring module for a breath-actuated inhaler Aug 16, 2036 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US10918816 Compliance monitoring module for a breath-actuated inhaler Dec 14, 2035 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US9782550 Compliance monitoring module for a breath-actuated inhaler Aug 28, 2035 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US9782551 Compliance monitoring module for a breath-actuated inhaler Aug 28, 2035 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US9782550 Compliance monitoring module for a breath-actuated inhaler Aug 28, 2035 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US9782551 Compliance monitoring module for a breath-actuated inhaler Aug 28, 2035 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US8978966 Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof Jan 13, 2032 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US8978966 Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof Jan 13, 2032 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US10561808 Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator Jan 01, 2032 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Hfa US10561808 Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator Jan 01, 2032 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US10561808 Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator Jan 01, 2032 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US9216260 Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof Jun 28, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US9216260 Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof Jun 28, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US10022510 Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US10124131 Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US9731087 Dose counter for inhaler having a bore and shaft arrangement May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Hfa US10022509 Dose counter for inhaler having a bore and shaft arrangement May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Hfa US10022510 Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Hfa US10086156 Dose counter for inhaler and method for counting doses May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Hfa US10695512 Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Hfa US11395889 Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Hfa US9463289 Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Hfa US9808587 Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US10022510 Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US10124131 Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US9731087 Dose counter for inhaler having a bore and shaft arrangement May 18, 2031 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Hfa US8132712 Metered-dose inhaler Sep 07, 2028 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US8651103 Dry powder inhalation apparatus Mar 26, 2028 Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US8651103 Dry powder inhalation apparatus Mar 26, 2028 Teva Branded Pharm
Ventolin Hfa US7500444

(Pediatric)

Actuation indicator for a dispensing device Jul 04, 2025

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Proair Digihaler US10765820 Dry powder inhalation apparatus May 19, 2025

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US9463288 Dry powder inhalation apparatus May 19, 2025

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US10765820 Dry powder inhalation apparatus May 19, 2025

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US9463288 Dry powder inhalation apparatus May 19, 2025

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Ventolin Hfa US7500444 Actuation indicator for a dispensing device Jan 04, 2025

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US7832351

(Pediatric)

Actuation indicator for a dispensing device Dec 19, 2023

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Proair Hfa US7105152 Suspension aerosol formulations Sep 12, 2023

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Ventolin Hfa US7832351 Actuation indicator for a dispensing device Jun 19, 2023

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Proair Digihaler US7540282 Reservoir pressure system for medicament inhaler May 06, 2023

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US7540282 Reservoir pressure system for medicament inhaler May 06, 2023

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Accuneb US6702997 Albuterol inhalation solution, system, kit and method for relieving symptoms of pediatric asthma Dec 28, 2021

(Expired)

Pharmobedient
Ventolin Hfa US6743413

(Pediatric)

Suspension aerosol formulations Dec 01, 2021

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Proair Digihaler US6701917 Dose counter for medicament inhaler Jun 23, 2021

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US6718972 Dose metering system for medicament inhaler Jun 23, 2021

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US6748947 De-agglomerator for breath-actuated dry powder inhaler Jun 23, 2021

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US6871646 De-agglomerator for breath-actuated dry powder inhaler Jun 23, 2021

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Digihaler US8006690 Reservoir pressure system for medicament inhaler Jun 23, 2021

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US6701917 Dose counter for medicament inhaler Jun 23, 2021

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US6718972 Dose metering system for medicament inhaler Jun 23, 2021

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US6748947 De-agglomerator for breath-actuated dry powder inhaler Jun 23, 2021

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US6871646 De-agglomerator for breath-actuated dry powder inhaler Jun 23, 2021

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US8006690 Reservoir pressure system for medicament inhaler Jun 23, 2021

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Ventolin Hfa US6743413 Suspension aerosol formulations Jun 01, 2021

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US9861771 Device housing for an aerosol container Oct 11, 2020

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US7350676

(Pediatric)

Valve for aerosol container Feb 24, 2019

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6431168

(Pediatric)

Dispenser with doses′ counter Dec 08, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US7107986

(Pediatric)

Dispenser with doses' counter Dec 06, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US7350676 Valve for aerosol container Aug 24, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6161724

(Pediatric)

Indicating device Jul 16, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6435372

(Pediatric)

Delivery system for a medicament and method for the assembly thereof Jul 16, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6938796

(Pediatric)

Indicating device Jul 16, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6997349

(Pediatric)

Indicating device Jul 16, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US7143908

(Pediatric)

Indicating device Jul 16, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6170717

(Pediatric)

Valve for aerosol container Jun 23, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6315173

(Pediatric)

Valve for aerosol container Jun 23, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6510969

(Pediatric)

Valve for aerosol container Jun 23, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6966467

(Pediatric)

Valve for aerosol container Jun 23, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6431168 Dispenser with doses′ counter Jun 08, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US7107986 Dispenser with doses' counter Jun 08, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6161724 Indicating device Jan 16, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6435372 Delivery system for a medicament and method for the assembly thereof Jan 16, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6938796 Indicating device Jan 16, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6997349 Indicating device Jan 16, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US7143908 Indicating device Jan 16, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6170717 Valve for aerosol container Dec 23, 2017

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6315173 Valve for aerosol container Dec 23, 2017

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6510969 Valve for aerosol container Dec 23, 2017

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6966467 Valve for aerosol container Dec 23, 2017

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Proair Hfa US6446627 Inhaler dose counter Dec 18, 2017

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Respiclick US6446627 Inhaler dose counter Dec 18, 2017

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Ventolin Hfa US6558651

(Pediatric)

Aerosols containing annealed particulate salbutamol and tetrafluoroethane Jun 19, 2017

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Proair Hfa US7566445 Medicinal aerosols and methods of delivery thereof Jun 04, 2017

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proair Hfa US8834849 Medicinal aerosols and methods of delivery thereof Jun 04, 2017

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proventil-hfa US6006745 Device for delivering an aerosol Dec 28, 2016

(Expired)

Kindeva
Ventolin Hfa US6558651 Aerosols containing annealed particulate salbutamol and tetrafluoroethane Dec 19, 2016

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Proventil-hfa US5775321 Seal configuration for aerosol canister Jul 07, 2015

(Expired)

Kindeva
Ventolin Hfa US6596260

(Pediatric)

Aerosol container and a method for storage and administration of a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active aerosol Feb 10, 2015

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Ventolin Hfa US6596260 Aerosol container and a method for storage and administration of a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active aerosol Aug 10, 2014

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Proair Hfa US5605674 Medicinal aerosol formulations Feb 25, 2014

(Expired)

Teva Branded Pharm
Proventil-hfa US5605674 Medicinal aerosol formulations Feb 25, 2014

(Expired)

Kindeva



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Albuterol Sulfate Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Albuterol Sulfate. The first generic version for Albuterol Sulfate was by Sandoz Inc and was approved on Dec 5, 1989. And the latest generic version is by The Ritedose Corp and was approved on Mar 12, 2025.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Albuterol Sulfate generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.


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