Dapsone Patent Expiration

Dapsone is used for treating acne vulgaris through topical application. It was first introduced by Abbvie Inc in its drug Aczone on Jul 7, 2005. 20 different companies have introduced drugs containing Dapsone.


Dapsone Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Dapsone, 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
Aczone US11273132 Topical dapsone and dapsone/adapalene compositions and methods for use thereof Nov 18, 2033 Almirall
Aczone US9161926 Topical dapsone and dapsone/adaplene compositions and methods for use thereof Nov 18, 2033 Almirall
Aczone US9517219 Topical dapsone and dapsone/adapalene compositions and methods for use thereof Nov 18, 2033 Almirall
Aczone US5863560 Compositions and methods for topical application of therapeutic agents Sep 11, 2016

(Expired)

Abbvie
Aczone US5863560 Compositions and methods for topical application of therapeutic agents Sep 11, 2016

(Expired)

Almirall
Aczone US6060085 Compositions and methods for topical application of therapeutic agents Sep 11, 2016

(Expired)

Abbvie
Aczone US6060085 Compositions and methods for topical application of therapeutic agents Sep 11, 2016

(Expired)

Almirall
Aczone US6620435 Compositions for topical application of therapeutic agents Sep 11, 2016

(Expired)

Abbvie
Aczone US6620435 Compositions for topical application of therapeutic agents Sep 11, 2016

(Expired)

Almirall



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Dapsone Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Dapsone. The first generic version for Dapsone was by Everest Life Sciences Llc and was approved on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. And the latest generic version is by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd and was approved on Apr 4, 2025.

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