Alprazolam Patent Expiration
Alprazolam was first introduced by Upjohn Us 2 Llc
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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Clinical Trials
Recent Clinical Trials on Alprazolam:
Sometimes companies keep conducting clinical trials even after the drug's approval to discover new formulations, methods of use, or new treatment indications, so they could file for additional patents or receive regulatory exclusivity extensions, such as pediatric exclusivity, potentially delaying generic competition. Based on these recent clinical trials, generic companies need to consider the potential for new intellectual property or regulatory hurdles. These strategic moves by the drug owner might delay generic substitution or lead to additional sales of the brand drug, even after patent expiry.
