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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.


1. ACTAVIS ELIZABETH

Actavis Elizabeth Llc An Indirect Wholly Owned Sub Of Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Actavis Elizabeth.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.25MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Mar 16, 2010
0.5MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Mar 16, 2010
1MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Mar 16, 2010
2MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Mar 16, 2010
3MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Feb 13, 2007


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Elizabeth Actavis Elizabeth LLC, A Company of Teva





2. ACTAVIS LABS FL INC

Actavis Laboratories Fl Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Actavis Labs Fl Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 13, 2010
3MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 13, 2010
2MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 13, 2010
1MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 13, 2010





3. AMNEAL PHARMS NY

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Ny Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Amneal Pharms Ny.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB May 30, 2008
0.5MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB May 30, 2008
1MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB May 30, 2008
3MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB May 30, 2008





4. ANI PHARMS

Ani Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ani Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.25MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 16, 1994
1MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 28, 2007
0.5MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 28, 2007
2MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 28, 2007
3MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 28, 2007





5. APOTEX INC

Apotex Inc has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.25MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 19, 2007
0.5MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 12, 2008
1MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 23, 2015
2MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 12, 2008
3MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 12, 2008


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
Canada
North York Apotex Inc.
Richmond Hill Apotex Inc.
Toronto Apotex Inc.





6. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 31, 2015
3MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Jun 7, 2011
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 31, 2015
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 31, 2015
0.25MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 31, 2015


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Aurobindo Pharma's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - India, United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Aurobindo Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Medchal Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Sangareddy Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Polepally, Mahaboob Nagar Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Bachupally Aurobindo Pharma Limited
United States
East Windsor Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc





7. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Chartwell Rx.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.25MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 9, 2018
0.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 9, 2018
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 9, 2018
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 9, 2018





8. ENDO OPERATIONS

Endo Operations Ltd has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Endo Operations.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 29, 2011
2MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 29, 2011
1MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 29, 2011
3MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 29, 2011
0.25MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Jan 9, 2009





9. HERITAGE PHARMS INC

Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Heritage Pharms Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 17, 2008
0.5MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 17, 2008
1MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 17, 2008
2MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 17, 2008





10. HIKMA

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hikma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/ML

(reference standard)

concentrate Prescription ORAL N/A Oct 31, 1993


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Eatontown Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Cherry Hill Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Dayton Hikma Injectables USA Inc
Carlsbad Hikma Cali Inc. DBA Leucadia Pharmaceuticals
Portugal
Terrugem Snt Hikma Farmaceutica, (Portugal) S.A.
Jordan
Amman Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC





11. IMPAX LABS

Impax Laboratories Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Impax Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2007
0.5MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2007
1MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2007
2MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2007





12. IMPAX LABS INC

Impax Laboratories Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Impax Labs Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 31, 2007
3MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 31, 2007
2MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 31, 2007
1MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 31, 2007





13. IVAX SUB TEVA PHARMS

Ivax Pharmaceuticals Inc Sub Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ivax Sub Teva Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.25MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 29, 1994
2MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 29, 1994
1MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 29, 1994
0.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 29, 1994





14. MYLAN

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 27, 1994
0.25MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 27, 1994
0.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 27, 1994
2MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 27, 1994


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Mylan's manufacturing plants are situated in 4 countries - United States, India, Canada, Ireland. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Mylan as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
San Carlos Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Rockford Mylan Institutional, Inc.
Santa Barbara Mylandon LLC dba Debbie s Delights Santa Barbara Baking Co.
Morgantown Mylan Specialty, L.P.
Greensboro Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
Saint Albans Mylan Technologies, Inc.
Morgantown MYLAN CONSUMER HEALTHCARE Inc.
India
Sinnar Mylan Laboratories Limited
Aurangabad Mylan Laboratories Limited (FDF-2)
Hosur Mylan Laboratories Limited
Bangalore Mylan Laboratories Limited
Hyderabad Mylan Laboratories Limited
Sarigam Mylan Laboratories Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar Mylan Laboratories Limited
Anekal Taluk, Bangalore Mylan Laboratories Limited
Canada
Etobicoke Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC
Ireland
Inverin Mylan Teoranta





15. NATCO

Natco Pharma Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Natco.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 15, 2015
0.25MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 15, 2015
0.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 15, 2015
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 15, 2015


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Natco's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - United Kingdom, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Natco as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United Kingdom
Buckingham Natco Foods Ltd
Hayes Natco Cash and Carry
India
Hyderabad NATCO PHARMA LTD
Paravada Natco Pharma Limited
Hyderabad Natco Pharma Limited
Chennai NATCO Pharma Limited Chemical Division Chennai
Rangareddy District Natco Pharma Ltd. - Chemical Division
Rangareddy NATCO Pharma Limited





16. NORVIUM BIOSCIENCE

Norvium Bioscience Llc has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Norvium Bioscience.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 26, 2006
0.25MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 19, 1993
0.5MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 26, 2006
2MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 26, 2006
3MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 26, 2006





17. NOVITIUM PHARMA

Novitium Pharma Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Novitium Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.25MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 19, 1993
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 19, 1993
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 19, 1993
0.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 19, 1993


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
East Windsor Novitium Pharma LLC





18. OXFORD PHARMS

Oxford Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Oxford Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.25MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 25, 2008
0.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 25, 2008
1MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 25, 2008
2MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 12, 2008





19. ROXANE

Roxane Laboratories Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Roxane.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 19, 1993
0.25MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 19, 1993
1MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 19, 1993
0.5MG/5ML

solution Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 31, 1993





20. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.25MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 29, 1995
0.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 29, 1995
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 29, 1995
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 25, 1998


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Sandoz's manufacturing plants are situated in 4 countries - Austria, United States, Spain, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Sandoz as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
Austria
Kundl Sandoz GmbH
Langkampfen Sandoz GmbH
United States
Princeton Sandoz Inc
East Hanover Sandoz Incorporated
Spain
Palafolls Sandoz Industrial Products, S.A.
Les Franqueses Del Valles Sandoz Industrial Products S.A.
India
Navi Mumbai Sandoz Private Limited





21. SANDOZ INC

Sandoz Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 30, 2006
3MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 30, 2006
2MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 30, 2006
1MG

tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 30, 2006


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Princeton Sandoz Inc
East Hanover Sandoz Incorporated





22. STRIDES PHARMA

Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Strides Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2010
0.25MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2010
0.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2010
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2010


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Strides Pharma's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - United States, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Strides Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
East Brunswick Strides Pharma Inc.
Chestnut Ridge Strides Pharma, Inc.
India
Bangalore Strides Pharma Science Limited
Puducherry Strides Pharma Science Limited





23. SUN PHARM

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharm.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 17, 2010
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 17, 2010
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 17, 2010
0.25MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 17, 2010


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Sun Pharm's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - United States, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Sun Pharm as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Lexington Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc
Billerica Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Princeton SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
India
Halol Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
New Delhi Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Punjab Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Ahmednagar Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Malanpur, Bhind (District) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Vadodara Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Gurugram Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (prev. Ranbaxy)
Mohali Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Kanchipuram Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited- Madhuranthagam
Baruch Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Vadodara Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Vadodara Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited - Karkhadi
Dadra Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Bharuch Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd





24. WATSON LABS

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Alprazolam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Watson Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 21, 1997
0.25MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 21, 1997
1MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 21, 1997