Cefixime Patent Expiration

Cefixime is Used for treating bacterial infections. It was first introduced by Lederle Laboratories Div American Cyanamid Co in its drug Suprax on Apr 28, 1989. 7 different companies have introduced drugs containing Cefixime.


Cefixime Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Cefixime, 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
Suprax US9233112 Pharmaceutical compositions of cefixime Dec 14, 2028 Lupin Ltd



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Cefixime Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Cefixime. The first generic version for Cefixime was by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc and was approved on Feb 12, 2004. And the latest generic version is by Alkem Laboratories Ltd and was approved on Feb 19, 2021.

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


1. ALKEM LABS LTD

Alkem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Cefixime. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alkem Labs Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 9, 2018
100MG/5ML

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Feb 19, 2021
200MG/5ML

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Feb 19, 2021





2. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Cefixime. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG/5ML

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Apr 14, 2015
200MG/5ML

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Apr 14, 2015


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Aurobindo Pharma 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 Aurobindo Pharma Ltd as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Medchal Aurobindo Pharma Ltd





3. BELCHER

Belcher Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Cefixime. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Belcher.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG/5ML

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Feb 6, 2017
200MG/5ML

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Feb 6, 2017
500MG/5ML

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Feb 6, 2017


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Belcher'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 Belcher as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Largo Belcher Pharmaceuticals, LLC





4. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Cefixime. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Chartwell Rx.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG/5ML

for suspension Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 17, 2017
100MG/5ML

for suspension Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 17, 2017





5. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Cefixime. All of these versions come by the name SUPRAX. 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
100MG

tablet, chewable Prescription ORAL N/A Oct 25, 2010
150MG

tablet, chewable Prescription ORAL N/A Oct 25, 2010
200MG

(reference standard)

tablet, chewable Prescription ORAL N/A Oct 25, 2010


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.





6. LUPIN PHARMS

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Cefixime. All of these versions come by the name SUPRAX. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lupin Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
400MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 12, 2004
100MG/5ML

for suspension Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 23, 2004
200MG/5ML

(reference standard)

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Apr 10, 2007