Aztreonam Patent Expiration

Aztreonam is Used for improving respiratory symptoms in cystic fibrosis patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It was first introduced by Bristol Myers Squibb in its drug Azactam on Dec 31, 1986. Other drugs containing Aztreonam are Cayston, Azactam In Plastic Container. 5 different companies have introduced drugs containing Aztreonam.


Aztreonam Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Aztreonam, 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
Cayston US7208141 Inhalable aztreonam aerosol for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections Dec 20, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead
Cayston US7214364 Inhalable aztreonam lysinate formulation for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections Dec 20, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead
Cayston US7427633 Inhalable aztreonam lysinate formulation for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections Dec 20, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead
Cayston US8399496 Inhalable aztreonam lysinate formulation for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections Dec 20, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead



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Aztreonam Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Aztreonam. The first generic version for Aztreonam was by Fresenius Kabi Usa Llc and was approved on Jun 18, 2010. And the latest generic version is by Hospira Inc and was approved on Nov 8, 2021.

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


1. FRESENIUS KABI USA

Fresenius Kabi Usa Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Aztreonam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Fresenius Kabi Usa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
500MG/VIAL

injectable Prescription INJECTION N/A Jun 18, 2010
2GM/VIAL

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jun 18, 2010
1GM/VIAL

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jun 18, 2010


Manufacturing Plant Locations
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Fresenius Kabi Usa'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 Fresenius Kabi Usa as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Bensenville Fresenius Kabi USA LLC (FK USA)
Skokie Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
North Andover Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Melrose Park Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
Melrose Park Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Lake Zurich Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Wilson Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Grand Island Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC





2. HIKMA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1GM/VIAL

injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Mar 23, 2011
2GM/VIAL

injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Mar 23, 2011


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





3. HOSPIRA

Hospira Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Aztreonam. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hospira.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1GM/VIAL

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Nov 8, 2021
2GM/VIAL

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Nov 8, 2021


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Hospira's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - Australia, United States, Dominican Republic (the). Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Hospira as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
Australia
Mulgrave Hospira Australia Pty Ltd.
United States
Lake Forest Hospira Inc
Clayton Hospira, Inc.
Pleasant Prairie Hospira Worldwide, LLC d.b.a. Hospira, a Pfizer-owned Company
Morgan Hill Hospira Inc
Mcpherson Hospira, Inc., A Pfizer Company
Rocky Mount Hospira, Inc.
Dominican Republic (the)
Haina, San Cristobal Hospira, Ltd.