Azelastine Hydrochloride Patent Expiration

Azelastine Hydrochloride is Used for relieving allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose. It was first introduced by Mylan Specialty Lp A Viatris Co in its drug Astelin on Nov 1, 1996. Other drugs containing Azelastine Hydrochloride are Astepro, Astepro Allergy, Children'S Astepro Allergy, Optivar. 21 different companies have introduced drugs containing Azelastine Hydrochloride.


Azelastine Hydrochloride Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Azelastine Hydrochloride, 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
Astepro US8071073 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Jun 04, 2028 Meda Pharms
Astepro US8071073 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Jun 04, 2028 Mylan Speciality Lp
Astepro US8518919 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Nov 22, 2025 Meda Pharms
Astepro US8518919 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Nov 22, 2025 Mylan Speciality Lp
Astepro US9919050 Compositions comprising azelastine Nov 22, 2025 Mylan Speciality Lp
Astepro Allergy US8071073 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Jun 04, 2028 Bayer Hlthcare
Astepro Allergy US8518919 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Nov 22, 2025 Bayer Hlthcare
Astepro Allergy US9919050 Compositions comprising azelastine Nov 22, 2025 Bayer Hlthcare
Children's Astepro Allergy US8071073 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Jun 04, 2028 Bayer Hlthcare
Children's Astepro Allergy US8518919 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof Nov 22, 2025 Bayer Hlthcare
Children's Astepro Allergy US9919050 Compositions comprising azelastine Nov 22, 2025 Bayer Hlthcare


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Azelastine Hydrochloride Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Azelastine Hydrochloride. The first generic version for Azelastine Hydrochloride was by Apotex Inc and was approved on Apr 30, 2009. And the latest generic version is by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc and was approved on Jun 5, 2024.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Azelastine Hydrochloride generic.


1. BIONPHARMA

Bionpharma Inc has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Bionpharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.137MG/SPRAY spray, metered Prescription NASAL AB Jul 28, 2015


2. AMNEAL

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Amneal.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.137MG/SPRAY spray, metered Prescription NASAL AB Aug 28, 2017
0.2055MG/SPRAY spray, metered Over the counter NASAL N/A Jun 5, 2024


3. HIKMA

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hikma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.137MG/SPRAY spray, metered Discontinued NASAL N/A Oct 24, 2014
0.2055MG/SPRAY spray, metered Discontinued NASAL N/A Sep 22, 2017


4. UPSHER SMITH LABS

Upsher Smith Laboratories Llc has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Upsher Smith Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.137MG/SPRAY spray, metered Prescription NASAL AB Mar 17, 2017


5. GLAND PHARMA LTD

Gland Pharma Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Gland Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Feb 25, 2020


6. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05%

(reference standard)

solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT May 31, 2012


7. APOTEX INC

Apotex Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Azelastine Hydrochloride. 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
0.137MG/SPRAY

(reference standard)

spray, metered Prescription NASAL AB Apr 30, 2009
0.05% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Aug 3, 2009
0.2055MG/SPRAY spray, metered Discontinued NASAL N/A Aug 31, 2012


8. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.137MG/SPRAY spray, metered Prescription NASAL AB May 8, 2020
0.2055MG/SPRAY spray, metered Discontinued NASAL N/A Nov 12, 2020


9. SAPTALIS PHARMS

Saptalis Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Saptalis Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.2055MG/SPRAY spray, metered Discontinued NASAL N/A Aug 23, 2019


10. SUN PHARM

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Azelastine Hydrochloride. 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
0.05% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Jun 21, 2010
0.137MG/SPRAY spray, metered Prescription NASAL AB May 23, 2012


11. SOMERSET THERAPS LLC

Somerset Therapeutics Llc has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Somerset Theraps Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Mar 29, 2019


12. EPIC PHARMA LLC

Epic Pharma Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Epic Pharma Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% solution/drops Discontinued OPHTHALMIC N/A Nov 8, 2016
0.137MG/SPRAY spray, metered Prescription NASAL AB May 17, 2019


13. ALKEM LABS LTD

Alkem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alkem Labs Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.137MG/SPRAY spray, metered Prescription NASAL AB Aug 18, 2017


14. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Mar 20, 2019


15. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. 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
0.137MG/SPRAY spray, metered Prescription NASAL AB Aug 14, 2017


16. APOTEX

Apotex Inc has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. This 0.2055mg/spray version comes by the name AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE CHILDREN'S ALLERGY. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.2055MG/SPRAY spray, metered Over the counter NASAL N/A May 29, 2024


17. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Azelastine Hydrochloride. 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
0.2055MG/SPRAY spray, metered Discontinued NASAL N/A May 8, 2024