Chlorhexidine Gluconate Patent Expiration
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is Used for disinfection and preparation of patient skin to reduce bacteria before invasive medical procedures. It was first introduced by Molnlycke Health Care
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Patents
Given below is the list of patents protecting Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | US7066916 | Disinfectant delivery system, and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection |
Feb 17, 2024
(Expired) | Sage Prods |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | US7427574 | Non-woven wash cloth | Apr 25, 2026 | Sage Prods |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | US7595021 | Method of providing alcohol-free disinfection |
May 12, 2023
(Expired) | Sage Prods |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | US7717889 | Disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol free disinfection | Feb 27, 2025 | Sage Prods |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | US7935093 | Disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection | Oct 02, 2027 | Sage Prods |
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 Chlorhexidine Gluconate's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Chlorhexidine Gluconate's Patents
Given below is the list recent legal activities going on the following patents of Chlorhexidine Gluconate.
| Event | Date | Patent/Publication |
|---|---|---|
 | ||
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 19 Oct, 2022 | US7935093 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 03 Nov, 2021 | US7717889 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 17 Mar, 2021 | US7595021 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 17 Mar, 2020 | US7427574 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity | 18 Oct, 2018 | US7935093 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 21 Dec, 2017 | US7066916 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity | 07 Nov, 2017 | US7717889 |
| Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) | 26 Jun, 2017 | US7595021 |
| Email Notification | 26 Jun, 2017 | US7595021 |
| Correspondence Address Change | 23 Jun, 2017 | US7595021 |
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Chlorhexidine Gluconate Generics
Several generic applications have been filed for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. The first generic version for Chlorhexidine Gluconate was by Matrix Medical Corp and was approved on Jul 24, 1986. And the latest generic version is by Colgate-Palmolive Co and was approved on Jan 28, 2016.
Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Chlorhexidine Gluconate generic.
1. J AND J
Johnson And Johnson Medical Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Out of these 4% version comes by the name MICRODERM, 0.5% version comes by the name PREVACARE R. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by J And J.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4% | solution | Discontinued | TOPICAL | N/A | Apr 15, 1991 |
| 0.5% | solution | Discontinued | TOPICAL | N/A | Jan 28, 1992 |
2. PHARM ASSOC
Pharmaceutical Associates Inc has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Pharm Assoc.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12% | solution | Prescription | DENTAL | AT | Dec 15, 1995 |
3. CHARTWELL RX
Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12% | solution | Prescription | DENTAL | AT | Mar 3, 2004 |
4. SUNSTAR AMERICAS
Sunstar Americas Inc has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This 0.12% version comes by the name PAROEX. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sunstar Americas.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12% | solution | Discontinued | DENTAL | N/A | Nov 29, 2005 |
5. SOAPCO
Soapco Inc has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This 4% version comes by the name BRIAN CARE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Soapco.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4% | solution | Discontinued | TOPICAL | N/A | Dec 17, 1987 |
6. COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO
Colgate Palmolive Co has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This 0.12% version comes by the name PERIOGARD. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Colgate Palmolive Co.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12% | solution | Discontinued | DENTAL | N/A | Jan 14, 1994 |
7. LYNE
Lyne Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lyne.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12% | solution | Prescription | DENTAL | AT | Dec 28, 1995 |
8. MATRIX MEDCL
Matrix Medical Corp has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This 4% version comes by the name STERI-STAT. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Matrix Medcl.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4% | solution | Discontinued | TOPICAL | N/A | Jul 24, 1986 |
9. XTTRIUM
Xttrium Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Xttrium.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12% | solution | Prescription | DENTAL | AT | Jun 18, 2009 |
10. BECTON DICKINSON
Becton Dickinson Surgical System has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This 4% version comes by the name E-Z SCRUB. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Becton Dickinson.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4% | sponge | Discontinued | TOPICAL | N/A | Mar 14, 2000 |
11. BAJAJ
Bajaj Medical has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Bajaj.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12% | solution | Prescription | DENTAL | AT | Nov 14, 2000 |
12. COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
Colgate-palmolive Co has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This 0.12% version comes by the name PERIOGARD. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Colgate-palmolive Co.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12% | solution | Prescription | DENTAL | AT | Jan 28, 2016 |
13. SAPTALIS PHARMS
Saptalis Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 1 generic for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Saptalis Pharms.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12% | solution | Discontinued | DENTAL | N/A | May 7, 1996 |