Budesonide Patent Expiration

Budesonide is Used for long-term management of asthma in adults and children aged 6 and older, including those needing oral corticosteroids. It was first introduced by Astrazeneca Lp in its drug Rhinocort on Feb 14, 1994. Other drugs containing Budesonide are Pulmicort, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Ortikos, Entocort Ec, Rhinocort Allergy, Tarpeyo, Uceris, Eohilia, Pulmicort Respules. 29 different companies have introduced drugs containing Budesonide.


Budesonide Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Budesonide, 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
Tarpeyo US11896719 Pharmaceutical compositions Jan 23, 2043 Calliditas
Eohilia US11260064 Stable corticosteroid compositions Jan 10, 2039 Takeda Pharms Usa
Eohilia US11564934 Stable corticosteroid compositions Jan 10, 2039 Takeda Pharms Usa
Ortikos US10172802 Oral pharmaceutical dosage forms of budesonide Sep 09, 2036 Sun Pharm Inds Inc
Ortikos US9707182 Oral pharmaceutical dosage forms of budesonide Sep 09, 2036 Sun Pharm Inds Inc
Uceris US10307375 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical composition Sep 07, 2031 Salix
Uceris US10660858 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical composition Sep 07, 2031 Salix
Uceris US8895064 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical composition Sep 07, 2031 Salix
Uceris US9132093 Controlled release and taste making oral pharmaceutical composition Sep 07, 2031 Salix
Uceris US9192581 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical composition Sep 07, 2031 Salix
Eohilia US8324192 Viscous budesonide for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Aug 03, 2029 Takeda Pharms Usa
Eohilia US9050368 Corticosteroid compositions Aug 01, 2029 Takeda Pharms Usa
Tarpeyo US8491932 Compositions for the oral delivery of corticosteroids May 07, 2029 Calliditas
Eohilia US10293052 Compositions for the treatment of gastrointestinal inflammation Nov 22, 2028 Takeda Pharms Usa
Eohilia US11357859 Compositions for the treatment of gastrointestinal inflammation Nov 12, 2028 Takeda Pharms Usa
Eohilia US11197822 Topical corticosteroids for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Nov 09, 2026 Takeda Pharms Usa
Eohilia US11413296 Viscous budesonide for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Nov 09, 2026 Takeda Pharms Usa
Eohilia US8497258 Viscous budesonide for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Nov 09, 2026 Takeda Pharms Usa
Eohilia US8679545 Topical corticosteroids for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Nov 09, 2026 Takeda Pharms Usa
Eohilia US8975243 Viscous budesonide for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Nov 09, 2026 Takeda Pharms Usa
Eohilia US9119863 Viscous budesonide for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Nov 09, 2026 Takeda Pharms Usa
Uceris US10064878 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical compositions Jun 09, 2020

(Expired)

Salix
Uceris US10105374 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical compositions Jun 09, 2020

(Expired)

Salix
Uceris US10143698 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical compositions Jun 09, 2020

(Expired)

Salix
Uceris US7410651 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical composition Jun 09, 2020

(Expired)

Salix
Uceris US7431943 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical compositions Jun 09, 2020

(Expired)

Salix
Uceris US8293273 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical composition Jun 09, 2020

(Expired)

Salix
Uceris US8784888 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical composition Jun 09, 2020

(Expired)

Salix
Uceris US9320716 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical compositions Jun 09, 2020

(Expired)

Salix
Uceris US9532954 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical compositions Jun 09, 2020

(Expired)

Salix
Uceris USRE43799 Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical composition Jun 09, 2020

(Expired)

Salix
Pulmicort Respules US6598603

(Pediatric)

Method for treating respiratory diseases Jun 23, 2019

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Pulmicort Respules US6899099

(Pediatric)

Method for treating a respiratory disease Jun 23, 2019

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Pulmicort Respules US7524834

(Pediatric)

Sterile powders, formulations, and methods for producing the same May 11, 2019

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Pulmicort Respules US6598603 Method for treating respiratory diseases Dec 23, 2018

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Pulmicort Respules US6899099 Method for treating a respiratory disease Dec 23, 2018

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Pulmicort Respules US7524834 Sterile powders, formulations, and methods for producing the same Nov 11, 2018

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Pulmicort Flexhaler US6142145 Inhalation device May 08, 2018

(Expired)

Cheplapharm
Pulmicort Flexhaler US7143764 Inhalation device Mar 13, 2018

(Expired)

Cheplapharm
Pulmicort Flexhaler US6027714 Formulation for inhalation Jan 09, 2018

(Expired)

Cheplapharm
Pulmicort Flexhaler US6287540 Formulation for inhalation Jan 09, 2018

(Expired)

Cheplapharm
Rhinocort US6291445

(Pediatric)

Low dose budesonide formulations and uses thereof Oct 29, 2017

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Rhinocort US6686346

(Pediatric)

Formulation Oct 29, 2017

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Rhinocort US6986904

(Pediatric)

Formulation Oct 29, 2017

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Rhinocort US6291445 Low dose budesonide formulations and uses thereof Apr 29, 2017

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Rhinocort US6686346 Formulation Apr 29, 2017

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Rhinocort US6986904 Formulation Apr 29, 2017

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Uceris US5914122 Stable budesonide solutions, method of preparing them and use of these solutions as enema preparations and pharmaceutical foams Dec 19, 2015

(Expired)

Salix
Entocort Ec US5643602

(Pediatric)

Oral composition for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease Jan 01, 2015

(Expired)

Padagis Us
Entocort Ec US5643602 Oral composition for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease Jul 01, 2014

(Expired)

Padagis Us



A patent's expiry date may change depending upon legal activities going on that patent. Critical activities like abandoning of a patent, term extension of a patent or amendment of its claims can increase or decrease the life of a patent hence affecting its expiry date and in turn affecting the generic launch date of that drug. Tracking these ongoing activities on a patent application helps to keep an eye on the latest developments in the patent process of the drug which can give an idea of how early a drug's generic could be available. The next section provides a list of recent legal activities on Budesonide's patents.

Given below is the list recent legal activities going on the following patents of Budesonide.

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 10 Jun, 2024 US8293273(Litigated)
Expire Patent 03 Jun, 2024 US9320716
Email Notification 27 Mar, 2024 US11896719
Patent eCofC Notification 26 Mar, 2024 US11896719
Mail Patent eCofC Notification 26 Mar, 2024 US11896719
Email Notification 26 Mar, 2024 US11896719
Recordation of Patent eCertificate of Correction 26 Mar, 2024 US11896719
Post Issue Communication - Certificate of Correction 05 Mar, 2024 US11896719
Recordation of Patent eGrant 13 Feb, 2024 US11896719
Email Notification 13 Feb, 2024 US11896719


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Budesonide Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Budesonide. The first generic version for Budesonide was by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa and was approved on Nov 18, 2008. And the latest generic version is by Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd and was approved on Nov 29, 2023.

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


1. ACTAVIS LABS FL INC

Actavis Laboratories Fl Inc has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. 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
9MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Jul 3, 2018





2. AMNEAL PHARMS

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Of New York Llc has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Amneal Pharms.

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

capsule, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Jul 31, 2017





3. APOTEX INC

Apotex Inc Richmond Hill has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Budesonide. 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
0.032MG/INH

spray, metered Prescription NASAL N/A May 12, 2014
0.032MG/SPRAY

spray, metered Over the counter NASAL N/A Nov 20, 2015


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.





4. AUROBINDO PHARMA USA

Aurobindo Pharma Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma Usa.

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

capsule, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB May 16, 2011


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Aurobindo Pharma 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 Aurobindo Pharma Usa as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
East Windsor Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc





5. BARR LABS DIV TEVA

Barr Laboratories Inc Sub Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Barr Labs Div Teva.

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

capsule, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 2, 2014





6. CIPLA

Cipla Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cipla.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Nov 16, 2017
0.25MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Nov 16, 2017
1MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Nov 16, 2017


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Cipla'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 Cipla as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Bengaluru Cipla Limited
Bangalore Cipla Ltd.
Vasco Da Gama Cipla Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar Cipla Limited
Mumbai Cipla Limited
Raigad Cipla Limited
Kurkumbh Village, Dist. Pune Cipla, Ltd.





7. DR REDDYS LABS SA

Dr Reddys Laboratories Sa has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Dr Reddys Labs Sa.

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

capsule, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Apr 8, 2016





8. EUGIA PHARMA

Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. 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
0.5MG/2ML

suspension Discontinued INHALATION N/A Nov 29, 2023


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
Pashamylaram Eugia Pharma Specialities Limited
Medchal-Malkajgiri District EUGIA Pharma Specialities Limited
Riico Industrial Area EUGIA Pharma Specialities Limited





9. IMPAX LABS INC

Impax Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Budesonide. 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
0.25MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Jul 31, 2012
0.5MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Jul 31, 2012





10. LUPIN

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Nov 9, 2018


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Lupin'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 Lupin as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Mumbai Lupin Limited
Pune Lupin Bioresearch Center
Vasco Da Gama Lupin Limited
Aurangabad Lupin Ltd.
Dabhasa LUPIN MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Pithampur Lupin Limited
Navi Mumbai LUPIN LIMITED
Mandideep Lupin Limited (Unit II)
Mandideep Lupin Limited
Nagpur Lupin Limited
Tarapur, Thane Lupin Limited
Pirangut Lupin Limited
Anakapalli District Lupin Manufacturing Solutions Limited
Pithampur Lupin Limited (Unit 1)
United States
Coral Springs Lupin Research Inc
Baltimore Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.





11. MYLAN

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
9MG

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2020


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





12. NATCO

Natco Pharma Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Natco.

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

capsule, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 23, 2016


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





13. NEPHRON

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Nephron.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Mar 30, 2009
0.25MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Mar 30, 2009


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Nephron'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 Nephron as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Murray Nephron Pharmaceuticals
Mountain Home Nephron Pharmaceuticals
West Columbia Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC
West Columbia Nephron Sc Inc





14. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. 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
2MG/ACTUATION

(reference standard)

aerosol, foam Prescription RECTAL AB Apr 12, 2023


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
Israel
Yerucham Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.





15. RISING

Rising Pharma Holdings Inc has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rising.

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

capsule, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Apr 7, 2017


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Flagstaff Rising High Enterprises, LLC (DBA RisingHy)
Rising Sun Rising Sun Veterinary Clinic
Fort Bragg Rising Tide Sea Vegetables
Mount Morris Rising Creek Bakery LLC
Decatur Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc
Saddle Brook Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
East Brunswick Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.
Livingston Risingsun Iodine Products Corp.
Phoenix Rising Sun Farms Inc
Mexico
Pueblo San Clemente RISING FARMS SAPI DE CV
India
Ahmedabad Rising Retina Clinic





16. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Sep 27, 2013
0.25MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Sep 27, 2013
0.5MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Sep 27, 2013


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





17. SCIECURE PHARMA INC

Sciecure Pharma Inc has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sciecure Pharma Inc.

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

capsule, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 28, 2017





18. SUN PHARM

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Budesonide. 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
0.25MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Apr 14, 2021
0.5MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Apr 14, 2021
1MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Apr 14, 2021


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





19. TEVA PHARMS

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.25MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Nov 18, 2008
0.5MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Nov 18, 2008





20. TEVA PHARMS USA

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva Pharms Usa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/2ML

suspension Prescription INHALATION AN Mar 8, 2016





21. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Budesonide. 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
3MG

capsule, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB May 4, 2017





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