Bimatoprost Patent Expiration

Bimatoprost is Used for reducing intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It was first introduced by Abbvie Inc in its drug Lumigan on Mar 16, 2001. Other drugs containing Bimatoprost are Latisse, Durysta. 10 different companies have introduced drugs containing Bimatoprost.


Bimatoprost Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Bimatoprost, 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
Durysta US9492316 Prostamide-containing intraocular implants and methods of use thereof Oct 31, 2034 Abbvie
Durysta US9980974 Prostamide-containing intraocular implants and methods of use thereof Oct 31, 2034 Abbvie
Durysta US8629185 7-[3,5-dihydroxy-2- (3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-pent-1-enyl)-cyclopentyl]-N-ethyl-hept-5-enamide (bimatoprost) in crystalline form II, methods for preparation, and methods for use thereof Jul 15, 2031 Abbvie
Durysta US7799336 Hypotensive lipid-containing biodegradable intraocular implants and related methods Apr 24, 2029 Abbvie
Lumigan US7851504 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Jun 13, 2027 Abbvie
Durysta US8206737 Hypotensive lipid-containing biodegradable intraocular implants and related methods Apr 07, 2027 Abbvie
Durysta US10441543 Processes for making cyclic lipid implants for intraocular use Dec 19, 2026 Abbvie
Durysta US9149428 Processes for making cyclic lipid implants for intraocular use Dec 19, 2026 Abbvie
Lumigan US8278353 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Lumigan US8299118 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Lumigan US8309605 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Lumigan US8338479 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Lumigan US8524777 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Lumigan US8586630 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Lumigan US8772338 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Lumigan US8933120 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Lumigan US8933127 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Lumigan US9155716 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Lumigan US9241918 Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution Mar 16, 2025 Abbvie
Durysta US8673341 Intraocular pressure reduction with intracameral bimatoprost implants Feb 19, 2025 Abbvie
Latisse US7351404 Method of enhancing hair growth May 25, 2024

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US8101161 Method of enhancing hair growth May 25, 2024

(Expired)

Abbvie
Durysta US10398707 Hypotensive lipid-containing biodegradable intraocular implants and related implants Apr 30, 2024

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US8038988 Method of enhancing hair growth Aug 25, 2023

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US8263054 Method of enhancing hair growth Aug 25, 2023

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US8632760 Method of enhancing hair growth Jan 15, 2023

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US8758733 Topical treatment for chemotherapy induced eyelash loss or hypotrichosis using prostamide F2 alpha agonists Jan 15, 2023

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US8926953 Method of enhancing hair growth Jan 15, 2023

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US8986715 Method of enhancing hair growth Jan 15, 2023

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US9216183 Topical treatment for chemotherapy induced eyelash loss or hypotrichosis using prostamide F2 alpha agonists Jan 15, 2023

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US9226931 Topical treatment for chemotherapy induced eyelash loss or hypotrichosis using prostamide F2 alpha agonists Jan 15, 2023

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US7388029 Compositions and methods for treating hair loss using non-naturally occurring prostaglandins Jan 21, 2022

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US8541466 Compositions and methods for treating hair loss using non-naturally occurring prostaglandins Jan 31, 2021

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US8906962 Compositions and methods for treating hair loss using non-naturally occurring prostaglandins Jan 31, 2021

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US9579270 Compositions and methods for treating hair loss using non-naturally occurring prostaglandins Jan 31, 2021

(Expired)

Abbvie
Durysta US7033605 Methods for reducing or preventing transplant rejection in the eye and intraocular implants for use therefor Oct 20, 2020

(Expired)

Abbvie
Lumigan US5688819 Cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl derivatives as therapeutic agents Aug 19, 2014

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US8017655 Non-acidic cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl derivatives as therapeutic agents Nov 27, 2012

(Expired)

Abbvie
Lumigan US8017655 Non-acidic cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl derivatives as therapeutic agents Nov 27, 2012

(Expired)

Abbvie
Latisse US6403649 Non-acidic cyclopentane heptanoic acid,2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl derivatives as therapeutic agents Sep 21, 2012

(Expired)

Abbvie
Lumigan US6403649 Non-acidic cyclopentane heptanoic acid,2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl derivatives as therapeutic agents Sep 21, 2012

(Expired)

Abbvie



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Bimatoprost Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Bimatoprost. The first generic version for Bimatoprost was by Apotex Inc and was approved on Dec 1, 2014. And the latest generic version is by Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd and was approved on Oct 6, 2022.

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


1. ALEMBIC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.03%

solution/drops Prescription TOPICAL AT Jan 21, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
India
Panchmahal Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Units I and II)
Panelav Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Ltd
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd (API Division, Karakhadi)
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Panchmahal Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited





2. APOTEX

Apotex Inc has filed for 1 generic for Bimatoprost. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.03%

solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Jul 20, 2015


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Weston Apotex Corp.
Canada
North York Apotex Inc.
Winnipeg Apotex Fermentation Inc.
Etobicoke Apotex, Inc.
Brantford Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
Toronto Apotex Inc.
Richmond Hill Apotex Inc.
India
Bangalore Apotex Pharmachem India Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru Apotex Research Private Limited
Bangalore Apotex Research Private Limited - Bioequivalence Centre





3. EUGIA PHARMA

Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Bimatoprost. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Eugia Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.03%

solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Oct 6, 2022


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
India
Medchal-Malkajgiri District EUGIA Pharma Specialities Limited
Riico Industrial Area EUGIA Pharma Specialities Limited
Pashamylaram Eugia Pharma Specialities Limited





4. GLAND PHARMA LTD

Gland Pharma Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Bimatoprost. 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
0.03%

solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Mar 22, 2019





5. HIKMA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.03%

solution/drops Discontinued OPHTHALMIC N/A Nov 8, 2018


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





6. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Bimatoprost. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lupin Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.03%

solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Feb 20, 2015


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
India
Aurangabad Lupin Ltd.





7. MICRO LABS

Micro Labs Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Bimatoprost. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Micro Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.03%

solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Sep 8, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
India
Bangalore Micro Labs Limited
Bengaluru Micro Labs Limited, Central Analytical Laboratory
Bengaluru Micro Labs Limited
Verna Micro Labs Limited





8. SANDOZ

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.03%

solution/drops Prescription TOPICAL AT Apr 19, 2016


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
East Hanover Sandoz Incorporated
Princeton Sandoz Inc
Spain
Palafolls Sandoz Industrial Products, S.A.
Les Franqueses Del Valles Sandoz Industrial Products S.A.
India
Navi Mumbai Sandoz Private Limited





9. SOMERSET THERAPS LLC

Somerset Therapeutics Llc has filed for 1 generic for Bimatoprost. 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
0.03%

solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Jun 19, 2019