Diclofenac Sodium Patent Expiration

Diclofenac Sodium is Used for treating or controlling ocular inflammation in the affected eye. It was first introduced by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp in its drug Voltaren on Jul 28, 1988. Other drugs containing Diclofenac Sodium are Voltaren-Xr, Dyloject, Diclofenac Sodium, Solaraze, Pennsaid, Voltaren Arthritis Pain. 48 different companies have introduced drugs containing Diclofenac Sodium.


Diclofenac Sodium Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Diclofenac Sodium, 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
Diclofenac Sodium US5603929 Preserved ophthalmic drug compositions containing polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds Nov 16, 2014

(Expired)

Falcon Pharms
Diclofenac Sodium US5653972 Preserved ophthalmic drug compositions containing polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds Nov 16, 2014

(Expired)

Falcon Pharms
Dyloject US6407079 Pharmaceutical compositions containing drugs which are instable or sparingly soluble in water and methods for their preparation Jun 18, 2019

(Expired)

Javelin Pharms Inc
Dyloject US8946292 Formulations of low dose diclofenac and beta-cyclodextrin Mar 22, 2027 Javelin Pharms Inc
Pennsaid US8217078 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac Jul 10, 2029 Horizon
Pennsaid US8217078 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac Jul 10, 2029 Nuvo Pharms Inc
Pennsaid US8252838 Diclofenac topical formulation Apr 21, 2028 Horizon
Pennsaid US8546450 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac compounds Aug 09, 2030 Horizon
Pennsaid US8546450 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac compounds Aug 09, 2030 Nuvo Pharms Inc
Pennsaid US8563613 Diclofenac topical formulation Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Pennsaid US8618164 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac compounds Jul 10, 2029 Horizon
Pennsaid US8618164 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac compounds Jul 10, 2029 Nuvo Pharms Inc
Pennsaid US8741956 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac Jul 10, 2029 Horizon
Pennsaid US8741956 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac Jul 10, 2029 Nuvo Pharms Inc
Pennsaid US8871809 Diclofenac topical formulation Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Pennsaid US9066913 Diclofenac topical formulation Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Pennsaid US9101591 Diclofenac topical formulation Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Pennsaid US9132110 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Pennsaid US9168304 Diclofenac topical formulation Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Pennsaid US9168305 Diclofenac topical formulation Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Pennsaid US9220784 Diclofenac topical formulation Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Pennsaid US9339551 Diclofenac topical formulation Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Pennsaid US9339552 Diclofenac topical formulation Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Pennsaid US9370501 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac Jul 10, 2029 Horizon
Pennsaid US9375412 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac Jul 10, 2029 Horizon
Pennsaid US9415029 Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac Jul 10, 2029 Horizon
Pennsaid US9539335 Diclofenac topical formulation Oct 17, 2027 Horizon
Solaraze US5639738 Treatment of basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis employing hyaluronic acid and NSAIDs Jun 17, 2014

(Expired)

Fougera Pharms
Solaraze US5792753 Compositions comprising hyaluronic acid and prostaglandin-synthesis-inhibiting drugs Aug 11, 2015

(Expired)

Fougera Pharms
Solaraze US5852002 Treatment of conditions and disease Jun 17, 2014

(Expired)

Fougera Pharms
Solaraze US5914322 Treatment of disease and conditions Aug 11, 2015

(Expired)

Fougera Pharms
Solaraze US5929048 Treatment of conditions and disease Jun 17, 2014

(Expired)

Fougera Pharms
Solaraze US5985850 Compositions comprising hyaluronic acid and drugs Aug 11, 2015

(Expired)

Fougera Pharms


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Diclofenac Sodium Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Diclofenac Sodium. The first generic version for Diclofenac Sodium was by Roxane Laboratories Inc and was approved on Jun 29, 1995. And the latest generic version is by Rubicon Research Private Ltd and was approved on May 11, 2023.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Diclofenac Sodium generic.


1. TARO

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Taro.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.5%

(reference standard)

solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Nov 26, 2014
3%

(reference standard)

gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Apr 28, 2016
2% solution Prescription TOPICAL AB Sep 29, 2022


2. AMNEAL

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Oct 28, 2013
2% solution Prescription TOPICAL AB Aug 18, 2022


3. AUROLIFE PHARMA LLC

Aurolife Pharma Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. 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
1% gel Over the counter TOPICAL N/A May 6, 2019
2% solution Prescription TOPICAL AB Feb 3, 2023


4. MICRO LABS

Micro Labs Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. 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
50MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 26, 1999
75MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 26, 1999


5. TEVA

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 15, 1996
50MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 30, 1999


6. UNIQUE

Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories A Div Of Jb Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Unique.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG

(reference standard)

tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Jun 8, 2007
25MG

(reference standard)

tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 1, 2010
50MG

(reference standard)

tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 1, 2010


7. AMNEAL PHARMS

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. 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
1% gel Over the counter TOPICAL N/A Mar 18, 2016
1.5% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Sep 2, 2016


8. APOTEX

Apotex Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.5% solution Discontinued TOPICAL N/A May 27, 2014
2% solution Prescription TOPICAL AB May 6, 2022


9. PAI HOLDINGS PHARM

Pai Holdings Llc Dba Pharmaceutical Associates Inc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Pai Holdings Pharm.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.5% solution Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Jul 8, 2015


10. WATSON LABS INC

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. 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
1.5% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Nov 24, 2014


11. NOVEL LABS INC

Novel Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. 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
1.5% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Dec 9, 2015


12. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Jul 27, 2022
2% solution Prescription TOPICAL AB Nov 29, 2022


13. ENCUBE

Encube Ethicals Private Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Encube.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1% gel Over the counter TOPICAL N/A Jan 27, 2020


14. CIPLA

Cipla Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cipla.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1% gel Prescription TOPICAL N/A Aug 3, 2018


15. HIKMA

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hikma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1% gel Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Nov 21, 2018


16. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. 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
1.5% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Aug 20, 2015


17. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Lifesciences.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.5% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Apr 17, 2018


18. PLIVA

Pliva Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Pliva.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 29, 1999
75MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 29, 1999


19. VPNA

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Vpna.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Feb 11, 2000


20. PERRIGO PHARMA INTL

Perrigo Pharma International Dac has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Perrigo Pharma Intl.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1% gel Over the counter TOPICAL N/A May 16, 2019


21. LUPIN PHARMS

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lupin Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2%

(reference standard)

solution Prescription TOPICAL AB Sep 20, 2022


22. SAPTALIS PHARMS

Saptalis Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. 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
0.1% solution/drops Discontinued OPHTHALMIC N/A Apr 17, 2008


23. ACTAVIS ELIZABETH

Actavis Elizabeth Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Actavis Elizabeth.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Mar 26, 1996
50MG tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Mar 26, 1996
100MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 7, 2002


24. RICONPHARMA LLC

Riconpharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Riconpharma Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 23, 2022


25. ACTAVIS LABS UT INC

Actavis Laboratories Ut Inc Indirect Wholly Owned Sub Of Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Actavis Labs Ut Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT May 15, 2017


26. TWI PHARMS

Twi Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Twi Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.5% solution Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Nov 24, 2014


27. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. 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
25MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 28, 1995
50MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 28, 1995
75MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 30, 1995


28. AUROBINDO PHARMA USA

Aurobindo Pharma Usa Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma Usa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG tablet, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 13, 2001
50MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 12, 2002
75MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 12, 2002


29. ROXANE

Roxane Laboratories Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Roxane.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 29, 1995
75MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 29, 1995
25MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 29, 1995


30. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Feb 6, 2008


31. ALTAIRE PHARMS INC

Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Altaire Pharms Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Nov 16, 2015


32. DEXCEL LTD

Dexcel Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Dexcel Ltd.

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

(reference standard)

tablet, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 6, 2002


33. BAUSCH AND LOMB

Bausch And Lomb Inc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Bausch And Lomb.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1%

(reference standard)

solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Dec 28, 2007


34. RUBICON

Rubicon Research Private Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rubicon.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Nov 13, 2008
25MG tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB May 11, 2023
50MG tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB May 11, 2023
75MG tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB May 11, 2023


35. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Glenmark Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Sep 13, 2016


36. RISING

Rising Pharma Holding Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rising.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Dec 28, 2007
1.5% solution Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Aug 7, 2017
37.5MG/ML (37.5MG/ML) solution Discontinued INTRAVENOUS N/A Jun 18, 2019


37. ACTAVIS MID ATLANTIC

Actavis Mid Atlantic Llc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Actavis Mid Atlantic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Dec 2, 2015


38. TEVA PHARMS

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. 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
75MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 25, 1997
25MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 25, 1997
50MG tablet, delayed release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 25, 1997


39. EPIC PHARMA LLC

Epic Pharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Epic Pharma Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.5% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Jan 28, 2021


40. CARLSBAD

Carlsbad Technology Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Carlsbad.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 13, 1998
50MG tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 13, 1998
25MG tablet, delayed release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 13, 1998


41. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Diclofenac Sodium. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Padagis Israel.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Jul 27, 2018