Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride Patent Expiration

Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride is Used for treating attention deficit disorder and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with once daily extended release dosages or bi-modal/pulsatile release compositions. It was first introduced by Sandoz Inc in its drug Focalin on Nov 13, 2001. Another drug containing Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride is Focalin Xr. 20 different companies have introduced drugs containing Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride.


Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride, 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
Focalin Xr US6228398 Multiparticulate modified release composition Nov 01, 2019

(Expired)

Sandoz
Focalin Xr US6730325 Multiparticulate modified release composition Nov 01, 2019

(Expired)

Sandoz
Focalin US5908850 Method of treating attention deficit disorders with d-threo methylphenidate Dec 04, 2015

(Expired)

Sandoz
Focalin US6355656 Phenidate drug formulations having diminished abuse potential Dec 04, 2015

(Expired)

Sandoz
Focalin US6528530 Phenidate drug formulations having diminished abuse potential Dec 04, 2015

(Expired)

Sandoz
Focalin Xr US5837284 Delivery of multiple doses of medications Dec 04, 2015

(Expired)

Sandoz
Focalin Xr US5908850 Method of treating attention deficit disorders with d-threo methylphenidate Dec 04, 2015

(Expired)

Sandoz
Focalin Xr US6355656 Phenidate drug formulations having diminished abuse potential Dec 04, 2015

(Expired)

Sandoz
Focalin Xr US6528530 Phenidate drug formulations having diminished abuse potential Dec 04, 2015

(Expired)

Sandoz
Focalin Xr US6635284 Delivery of multiple doses of medications Dec 04, 2015

(Expired)

Sandoz
Focalin Xr US7431944 Delivery of multiple doses of medications Dec 04, 2015

(Expired)

Sandoz



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Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. The first generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride was by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa and was approved on Jan 29, 2007. And the latest generic version is by Ascent Pharmaceuticals Inc and was approved on Dec 8, 2021.

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


1. ABHAI INC

Abhai Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Abhai Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2015
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2015
5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2015





2. ADARE PHARMS INC

Adare Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 8 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Adare Pharms Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Oct 9, 2018
30MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Oct 9, 2018
35MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Oct 9, 2018
40MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Oct 9, 2018
10MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Oct 9, 2018
15MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Oct 9, 2018
5MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Oct 9, 2018
20MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Oct 9, 2018





3. ALKEM LABS LTD

Alkem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. 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
10MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 19, 2019
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 19, 2019
5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 19, 2019





4. ASCENT PHARMS INC

Ascent Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 8 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ascent Pharms Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 8, 2021
30MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 8, 2021
25MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 8, 2021
20MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 8, 2021
5MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 8, 2021
10MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 8, 2021
15MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 8, 2021
35MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 8, 2021





5. AUROLIFE PHARMA LLC

Aurolife Pharma Llc has filed for 8 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurolife Pharma Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
30MG

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 28, 2013
10MG

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 25, 2015
15MG

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 25, 2015
40MG

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 25, 2015
5MG

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 25, 2015
20MG

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 21, 2015
25MG

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 4, 2021
35MG

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 4, 2021


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Aurolife Pharma Llc'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 Aurolife Pharma Llc as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Durham Aurolife Pharma LLC





6. BIONPHARMA

Bionpharma Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Bionpharma.

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

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 24, 2020
10MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 24, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Bionpharma'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 Bionpharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Princeton Bionpharma Inc.





7. CEDIPROF INC

Cediprof Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cediprof Inc.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 19, 2018
10MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 19, 2018





8. ENDO OPERATIONS

Endo Operations Ltd has filed for 8 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Endo Operations.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2016
25MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2016
5MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2016
20MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2016
35MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2016
30MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2016
15MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2016
10MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2016





9. GRANULES

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 8 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Granules.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 9, 2020
5MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 9, 2020
10MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 9, 2020
15MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 9, 2020
20MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 9, 2020
25MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 9, 2020
30MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 9, 2020
35MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 9, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Granules's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - United States, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Granules as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Chantilly Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manassas Granules Consumer Health Inc.
India
Sangareddy District Granules India Limited
Parawada Mandal Granules India Limited
Medchal-Malkhajgiri District Granules India Limited
Visakhapatnam Granules India Limited
Secunderabad Granules India Limited





10. IMPAX LABS INC

Impax Laboratories Inc has filed for 7 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Impax Labs Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
30MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 21, 2013
15MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB May 19, 2014
10MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Aug 5, 2015
5MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Aug 5, 2015
20MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 21, 2015
35MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Jul 5, 2017
25MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Jul 5, 2017





11. INTELLIPHARMACEUTICS

Intellipharmaceutics Corp has filed for 6 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Intellipharmaceutics.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
30MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 18, 2013
15MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 18, 2013
5MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 23, 2021
10MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 23, 2021
40MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 23, 2021
20MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 23, 2021


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
Canada
Etobicoke IntelliPharmaCeutics Corp.





12. LANNETT CO INC

Lannett Co Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lannett Co Inc.

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

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 25, 2017
2.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 25, 2017
10MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 25, 2017





13. NOVEL LABS INC

Novel Laboratories Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Novel Labs Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2015
5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2015
10MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2015





14. RHODES PHARMS

Rhodes Pharmaceuticals Lp has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rhodes Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Nov 20, 2017
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Nov 20, 2017
5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Nov 20, 2017





15. SUN PHARM INDS INC

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 8 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharm Inds Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
35MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 5, 2021
25MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 5, 2021
30MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 5, 2021
5MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 5, 2021
40MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 5, 2021
20MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 5, 2021
15MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 5, 2021
10MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 5, 2021





16. SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharm Industries.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 24, 2015
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 24, 2015
10MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 24, 2015





17. TEVA PHARMS

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 29, 2007
5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 29, 2007
10MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 29, 2007





18. TEVA PHARMS USA

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 8 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva Pharms Usa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 19, 2013
5MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 19, 2013
10MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 19, 2013
40MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 19, 2013
30MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB May 19, 2014
15MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB May 19, 2014
25MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Jul 5, 2017
35MG

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Jul 5, 2017





19. TRIS PHARMA INC

Tris Pharma Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Tris Pharma Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 26, 2016
10MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 26, 2016
5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 26, 2016


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Tris Pharma Inc'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 Tris Pharma Inc as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Monmouth Junction Tris Pharma Inc.