Bupropion Hydrochloride Patent Expiration

Bupropion Hydrochloride was first introduced by Glaxosmithkline in its drug Wellbutrin on Dec 30, 1985. Other drugs containing Bupropion Hydrochloride are Wellbutrin Sr, Forfivo Xl, Wellbutrin Xl, Zyban. 35 different companies have introduced drugs containing Bupropion Hydrochloride.


Bupropion Hydrochloride Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Bupropion 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
Forfivo Xl US7674479 Sustained-release bupropion and bupropion/mecamylamine tablets Jun 25, 2027 Twi Pharms
Wellbutrin Xl US6096341 Delayed release tablet of bupropion hydrochloride Oct 30, 2018

(Expired)

Bausch
Wellbutrin Sr US5358970 Pharmaceutical composition containing bupropion hydrochloride and a stabilizer Aug 12, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Wellbutrin Sr US5427798 Controlled sustained release tablets containing bupropion Aug 12, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Wellbutrin Sr US5731000 Stabilized pharmaceutical composition containing bupropion Aug 12, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Wellbutrin Sr US5763493 Stabilized pharmaceutical Aug 12, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Zyban US5358970 Pharmaceutical composition containing bupropion hydrochloride and a stabilizer Aug 12, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Zyban US5427798 Controlled sustained release tablets containing bupropion Aug 12, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Zyban US5731000 Stabilized pharmaceutical composition containing bupropion Aug 12, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Zyban US5763493 Stabilized pharmaceutical Aug 12, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline



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Bupropion Hydrochloride Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Bupropion Hydrochloride. The first generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride was by Heritage Pharma Labs Inc and was approved on Nov 29, 1999. And the latest generic version is by Annora Pharma Private Ltd and was approved on May 31, 2023.

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


1. ACCORD HLTHCARE

Accord Healthcare Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Accord Hlthcare.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Oct 31, 2018
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Oct 31, 2018


2. ACTAVIS LABS FL INC

Actavis Laboratories Fl Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. 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
300MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 13, 2007
150MG

(reference standard)

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB2 Mar 24, 2009
200MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 Mar 24, 2009
100MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 Mar 24, 2009


3. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion 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
100MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 8, 2018
75MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 8, 2018


4. ANBISON LAB

Anbison Laboratory Co Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Anbison Lab.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Jun 30, 2017
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Jun 30, 2017


5. ANNORA PHARMA

Annora Pharma Private Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Annora Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 May 31, 2023
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 May 31, 2023
200MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 May 31, 2023


6. APNAR PHARMA LP

Apnar Pharma Lp has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apnar Pharma Lp.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 7, 2000
75MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 7, 2000


7. APOTEX INC

Apotex Inc Etobicoke Site has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion 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
100MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 17, 2006
75MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 17, 2006


8. AUROBINDO PHARMA USA

Aurobindo Pharma Usa Inc has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. 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
100MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 8, 2010
75MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 17, 2000
200MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 8, 2010
150MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 14, 2010
300MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 14, 2010


9. CADILA PHARMS LTD

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cadila Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 16, 2020
100MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 16, 2020


10. ENDO OPERATIONS

Endo Operations Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. 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
150MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 9, 2011
300MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 14, 2006
100MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 9, 2011
200MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 9, 2011


11. EPIC PHARMA LLC

Epic Pharma Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion 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
100MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 Nov 25, 2003
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 Mar 22, 2004
200MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 Jun 22, 2005


12. GRANULES

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Feb 2, 2022
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Feb 2, 2022


13. GRAVITI PHARMS

Graviti Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Graviti Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Jan 28, 2019
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Jan 28, 2019


14. HERITAGE PHARMA

Heritage Pharma Labs Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Heritage Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 19, 2016
75MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 19, 2016


15. IMPAX LABS

Impax Laboratories Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. 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
100MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 Jan 28, 2004
150MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 26, 2008
200MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 3, 2004
300MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 15, 2006


16. INVAGEN PHARMS

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 9, 2016
150MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 26, 2016
100MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 18, 2017
300MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 26, 2016
75MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 18, 2017


17. INVATECH

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 10, 2000
100MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 10, 2000


18. JUBILANT GENERICS

Jubilant Generics Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Jubilant Generics.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 30, 2017
200MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 11, 2013
100MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 11, 2013
300MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 30, 2017


19. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. 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
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Apr 6, 2017
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Apr 6, 2017


20. MICRO LABS

Micro Labs Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. 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
75MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 17, 2020
100MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 17, 2020


21. PRINSTON INC

Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Prinston Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 May 26, 2015
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 May 26, 2015
100MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 May 26, 2015


22. RISING

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 3, 2010


23. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion 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
100MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 14, 2005
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB2 Mar 12, 2008


24. SCIEGEN PHARMS INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 Mar 1, 2016
100MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 Mar 1, 2016
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Apr 12, 2017
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Apr 12, 2017


25. SINOTHERAPEUTICS INC

Sinotherapeutics Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sinotherapeutics Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Aug 21, 2017
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Aug 21, 2017


26. SUN PHARM

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion 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
100MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 6, 2010
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Nov 30, 2020
200MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 6, 2010
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Dec 31, 2020


27. TORRENT

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Torrent.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 31, 2014
100MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 31, 2014
200MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 31, 2014


28. TWI PHARMS

Twi Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Twi Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Nov 3, 2017
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Nov 3, 2017


29. WATSON LABS INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Nov 26, 2008
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Aug 15, 2008
200MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 19, 2010
100MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 19, 2010


30. WOCKHARDT LTD

Wockhardt Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Wockhardt Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 30, 2012
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Nov 21, 2012
100MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 30, 2012
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Jan 28, 2022


31. YICHANG HUMANWELL

Yichang Humanwell Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Yichang Humanwell.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Jun 14, 2018
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB2 Jan 9, 2023
100MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 Oct 16, 2018
200MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB1 Oct 16, 2018


32. ZHEJIANG JUTAI PHARM

Zhejiang Jutai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zhejiang Jutai Pharm.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Sep 5, 2019
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Apr 29, 2020


33. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Bupropion 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
300MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Jan 17, 2014
150MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB3 Jul 23, 2018