Alprazolam Patent Expiration

Alprazolam was first introduced by Upjohn Us 2 Llc in its drug Xanax on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. Other drugs containing Alprazolam are Xanax Xr, Niravam. 26 different companies have introduced drugs containing Alprazolam.


Alprazolam Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Alprazolam, 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
Niravam US6024981 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form Apr 09, 2018

(Expired)

Ucb Inc
Niravam US6221392 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form Apr 09, 2018

(Expired)

Ucb Inc



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Alprazolam Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Alprazolam. The first generic version for Alprazolam was by Novitium Pharma Llc and was approved on Oct 19, 1993. And the latest generic version is by Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc and was approved on Jul 9, 2018.

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


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