Candesartan Cilexetil Patent Expiration

Candesartan Cilexetil was first introduced by Ani Pharmaceuticals Inc in its drug Atacand on Jun 4, 1998. 7 different companies have introduced drugs containing Candesartan Cilexetil.


Candesartan Cilexetil Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Candesartan Cilexetil, 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
Atacand US5196444

(Pediatric)

1-(cyclohexyloxycarbonyloxy)ethyl 2-ethoxy-1-[[2'-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl]methyl]benzimidazole-7-carboxylate and compositions and methods of pharmaceutical use thereof Dec 04, 2012

(Expired)

Ani Pharms
Atacand US5534534 Pharmaceutical compositions for oral use and method of preparing them Jul 09, 2013

(Expired)

Ani Pharms
Atacand US5534534

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical compositions for oral use and method of preparing them Jan 09, 2014

(Expired)

Ani Pharms



Candesartan Cilexetil Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Candesartan Cilexetil. The first generic version for Candesartan Cilexetil was by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc and was approved on May 3, 2013. And the latest generic version is by Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc and was approved on Aug 21, 2023.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Candesartan Cilexetil generic.


1. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Candesartan Cilexetil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
32MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2017
8MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2018
4MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2018
16MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2018


2. APOTEX

Apotex Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Candesartan Cilexetil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
8MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 10, 2014
4MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 10, 2014
16MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 10, 2014
32MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 10, 2014


3. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Candesartan Cilexetil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Macleods Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
8MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 5, 2016
16MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 5, 2016
32MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 5, 2016
4MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 5, 2016


4. MYLAN

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Candesartan Cilexetil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
4MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 3, 2013
8MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 3, 2013
16MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 3, 2013
32MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 3, 2013


5. PRINSTON INC

Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Candesartan Cilexetil. 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
16MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2023
32MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2023
8MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2023


6. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Candesartan Cilexetil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Lifesciences.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
32MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 23, 2017
4MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 23, 2017
8MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 23, 2017
16MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 23, 2017