Clarithromycin Patent Expiration

Clarithromycin is Used for treating mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains. It was first introduced by Abbvie Inc in its drug Biaxin on Oct 31, 1991. Another drug containing Clarithromycin is Biaxin Xl. 21 different companies have introduced drugs containing Clarithromycin.


Clarithromycin Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Clarithromycin, 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
Biaxin Xl US6551616 Extended release formulations of erythromycin derivatives Jul 15, 2017

(Expired)

Abbvie
Biaxin Xl US6010718 Extended release formulations of erythromycin derivatives Apr 11, 2017

(Expired)

Abbvie



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Clarithromycin Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Clarithromycin. The first generic version for Clarithromycin was by Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc and was approved on May 25, 2004. And the latest generic version is by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on Jan 31, 2022.

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