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Celecoxib Patent Expiration

Celecoxib is Used for reducing inflammation and treating various types of arthritis. It was first introduced by Upjohn Us 2 Llc in its drug Celebrex on Dec 31, 1998. Another drug containing Celecoxib is Elyxyb. 26 different companies have introduced drugs containing Celecoxib.


Celecoxib Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Celecoxib, 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
Elyxyb US10376527 Oral composition of celecoxib for treatment of pain May 27, 2036 Scilex Pharms
Elyxyb US10722456 Oral composition of celecoxib for treatment of pain May 27, 2036 Scilex Pharms
Elyxyb US10799517 Oral composition of celecoxib for treatment of pain May 27, 2036 Scilex Pharms
Elyxyb US9572819 Oral composition of celecoxib for treatment of pain May 27, 2036 Scilex Pharms
Elyxyb US9795620 Oral composition of celecoxib for treatment of pain May 27, 2036 Scilex Pharms
Elyxyb US9949990 Oral composition of celecoxib for treatment of pain May 27, 2036 Scilex Pharms
Celebrex US5760068

(Pediatric)

 Substituted pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamides for the treatment of inflammation Dec 02, 2015

(Expired)

 Upjohn
Celebrex USRE44048

(Pediatric)

 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-YL]benzenesulfonamide for the treatment of inflammation or an inflammation-associated disorder Dec 02, 2015

(Expired)

 Upjohn
Celebrex US5760068 Substituted pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamides for the treatment of inflammation Jun 02, 2015

(Expired)

 Upjohn
Celebrex USRE44048 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-YL]benzenesulfonamide for the treatment of inflammation or an inflammation-associated disorder Jun 02, 2015

(Expired)

 Upjohn
Celebrex US5466823

(Pediatric)

 Substituted pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamides May 30, 2014

(Expired)

 Upjohn
Celebrex US5563165

(Pediatric)

 Substituted pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamides for the treatment of inflammation May 30, 2014

(Expired)

 Upjohn
Celebrex US5466823 Substituted pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamides Nov 30, 2013

(Expired)

 Upjohn
Celebrex US5563165 Substituted pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamides for the treatment of inflammation Nov 30, 2013

(Expired)

 Upjohn



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Celecoxib Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Celecoxib. The first generic version for Celecoxib was by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc and was approved on May 30, 2014. And the latest generic version is by Yabao Pharmaceutical Co Ltd Beijing and was approved on Apr 10, 2023.

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


1. ALEMBIC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2015
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2015
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2015
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2015


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
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd (API Division, Karakhadi)
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Ltd
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Panchmahal Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Units I and II)
Panelav Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Panchmahal Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited





2. AMNEAL PHARMS

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Of New York Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. 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
200MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 31, 2018
50MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 31, 2018
400MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 31, 2018
100MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 31, 2018





3. APOTEX

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

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 2, 2015
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 2, 2015
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 2, 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
Toronto Apotex Inc.
Brantford Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
Winnipeg Apotex Fermentation Inc.
North York Apotex Inc.
Etobicoke Apotex, Inc.
Richmond Hill Apotex Inc.
India
Bengaluru Apotex Research Private Limited
Bangalore Apotex Pharmachem India Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore Apotex Research Private Limited - Bioequivalence Centre





4. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 1, 2016
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 1, 2016
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 1, 2016
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 1, 2016


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Aurobindo Pharma'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 Aurobindo Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Bachupally Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Polepally, Mahaboob Nagar Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Sangareddy Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Medchal Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
United States
East Windsor Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc





5. CADILA PHARMS LTD

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. 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
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 14, 2019
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 14, 2019
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 14, 2019
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 14, 2019





6. CIPLA

Cipla Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cipla.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 23, 2015
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 23, 2015
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 23, 2015
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 23, 2015


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
Bangalore Cipla Ltd.
Kurkumbh Village, Dist. Pune Cipla, Ltd.
Raigad Cipla Limited
Bengaluru Cipla Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar Cipla Limited
Vasco Da Gama Cipla Limited
Mumbai Cipla Limited





7. CSPC OUYI

Cspc Ouyi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cspc Ouyi.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 23, 2018
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 23, 2018
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 23, 2018


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
China
Shijiazhuang CSPC Ouyi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.





8. JUBILANT GENERICS

Jubilant Generics Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. 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
50MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 4, 2017
100MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 4, 2017
200MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 4, 2017
400MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 4, 2017


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Jubilant Generics'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 Jubilant Generics as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Roorkee Jubilant Generics Limited





9. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. 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
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 29, 2014
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 9, 2015
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 9, 2015
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 9, 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.





10. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. 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
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 16, 2016
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 16, 2016
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 16, 2016
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 16, 2016





11. MICRO LABS

Micro Labs Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. 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
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 30, 2018
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 30, 2018
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 30, 2018
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 30, 2018


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
Bengaluru Micro Labs Limited, Central Analytical Laboratory
Bangalore Micro Labs Limited
Bengaluru Micro Labs Limited
Verna Micro Labs Limited





12. NANJING

Nanjing Simcere Dongyuan Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Nanjing.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB May 13, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
China
Nanjing Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (FDF Site)
Zhangzhou Nanjing County Yideli Canned Food Co., Ltd
Nanjing Nanjing White Whale Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Nanjing Pharmaceutical Factory Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Jiangsu Province Nanjing Maohai Biotech Co.
Nanjing Nanjing Xingyin Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd.





13. NORVIUM BIOSCIENCE

Norvium Bioscience Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Norvium Bioscience.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 30, 2014
200MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 11, 2015
400MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 11, 2015
100MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 11, 2015





14. PANGEA

Pangea Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Pangea.

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

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 9, 2020
400MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 9, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Pangea'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 Pangea as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Boca Raton PANGEA GROWERS GROUP LLC
Rockville Pangea Vegan Products Inc
Seattle Pangea, LLC.
Boston Pangea Shellfish and Seafood Company, Inc.





15. QINGDAO BAHEAL PHARM

Qingdao Baheal Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Qingdao Baheal Pharm.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 7, 2019
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 7, 2019
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 7, 2019
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 7, 2019


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
China
Qingdao Qingdao BAHEAL Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.





16. SCIEGEN PHARMS INC

Sciegen Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. 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
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 3, 2020
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 3, 2020
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 3, 2020
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 3, 2020





17. TEVA

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB May 30, 2014
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB May 30, 2014
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB May 30, 2014
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB May 30, 2014


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Teva's manufacturing plants are situated in 6 countries - United States, India, Canada, Czech Republic, Ireland, Israel. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Teva as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Miami Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R & D, Inc.
Malvern Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Horsham Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D
Fort Dodge TEVA Animal Health Inc
India
Bhind Teva API India Ltd- Malanpur
Gajraula, Amroha Teva API India Private Ltd.
Canada
Scarborough Teva Canada Limited
Stouffville Teva Canada Limited
Markham Teva Canada Limited
Czech Republic
Opava Teva Czech Industries s.r.o.
Ireland
Dundalk Teva Laboratories Ireland Ltd
Israel
Kiryat-Shmona TEVA Medical Ltd.





18. TIANJIN TIANYAO

Tianjin Tianyao Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Tianjin Tianyao.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 25, 2020
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 25, 2020
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 25, 2020
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 25, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
China
Tianjin Economic-Technological Tianjin Tianyao Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.





19. TORRENT

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

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 23, 2015
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 23, 2015
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 23, 2015
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 23, 2015


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Torrent'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 Torrent as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Gandhi Nagar Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
Indrad Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
Pithampur Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
Thanam Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
Bharuch Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
United States
Basking Ridge Torrent Pharma Inc.
Kalamazoo Torrent Pharma Inc.





20. UMEDICA

Umedica Laboratories Private Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Umedica.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 27, 2019
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 27, 2019
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 27, 2019
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 27, 2019


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Umedica'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 Umedica as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Vapi Umedica Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.





21. UNICHEM

Unichem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Unichem.

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

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 12, 2021
400MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 12, 2021
50MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 12, 2021
100MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 12, 2021


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Unichem'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 Unichem as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
District Raigad Unichem Laboratories Ltd
Pithampur Unichem Laboratories Limited
Pilerne Bardez Unichem Laboratories Limited
Mumbai Unichem Laboratories Limited
Kolhapur Unichem Laboratories Limited
Ghaziabad Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
United States
East Brunswick Unichem Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Hasbrouck Heights Unichem Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc





22. WATSON LABS INC

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. 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
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 11, 2015
200MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 11, 2015
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 11, 2015
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 11, 2015





23. YABAO PHARM

Yabao Pharmaceutical Co Ltd Beijing has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Yabao Pharm.

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

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 10, 2023
400MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 10, 2023
200MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 10, 2023


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
China
Yuncheng Yabao Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd
Tongzhou Yabao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Beijing





24. YILING

Yiling Pharmaceutical Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Celecoxib. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Yiling.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 6, 2020
400MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 6, 2020
50MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 6, 2020
100MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 6, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
China
Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical Ltd.





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