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Doxycycline Patent Expiration

Doxycycline is Used for treating inflammatory lesions of rosacea. It was first introduced by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc in its drug Vibramycin on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. Other drugs containing Doxycycline are Oracea, Monodox. 24 different companies have introduced drugs containing Doxycycline.


Doxycycline Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Doxycycline, 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
Oracea US7749532 Once daily formulations of tetracyclines Dec 19, 2027 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US8206740 Once daily formulations of tetracyclines Dec 24, 2025 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US8394405 Once daily formulations of tetracyclines Apr 07, 2024

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US8394406 Once daily formulations of tetracyclines Apr 07, 2024

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US8470364 Once daily formulations of tetracyclines Apr 07, 2024

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US8709478 Once daily formulations of tetracyclines Apr 07, 2024

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US10058564 Methods of treating acne Apr 05, 2022

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US7211267 Methods of treating acne Apr 05, 2022

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US7232572 Methods of treating rosacea Apr 05, 2022

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US8603506 Methods of treating acne Apr 05, 2022

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US9241946 Methods of treating acne Apr 05, 2022

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US5789395 Method of using tetracycline compounds for inhibition of endogenous nitric oxide production Aug 30, 2016

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp
Oracea US5919775 Method for inhibiting expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase with tetracycline Aug 30, 2016

(Expired)

 Galderma Labs Lp



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Doxycycline Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Doxycycline. The first generic version for Doxycycline was by Rachelle Laboratories Inc and was approved on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. And the latest generic version is by Apotex Inc and was approved on Jul 11, 2024.

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


1. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jul 28, 2017
EQ 100MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jul 28, 2017
40MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 27, 2024


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
India
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Panchmahal Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Units I and II)
Panchmahal Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Ltd
Panelav Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd (API Division, Karakhadi)





2. APOTEX

Apotex Inc has filed for 1 generic for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jul 11, 2024


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Apotex's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - United States, Canada, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Apotex as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Weston Apotex Corp.
Canada
Toronto Apotex Inc.
Brantford Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
Etobicoke Apotex, Inc.
Winnipeg Apotex Fermentation Inc.
North York Apotex Inc.
Richmond Hill Apotex Inc.
India
Bangalore Apotex Pharmachem India Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore Apotex Research Private Limited - Bioequivalence Centre
Bengaluru Apotex Research Private Limited





3. CHARTWELL

Chartwell Scheduled Llc has filed for 1 generic for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Chartwell.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 25MG BASE/5ML

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Jul 16, 2008


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Chartwell'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 Chartwell as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Congers Chartwell Life Sciences LLC
Carmel Chartwell Pharmaceuticals Carmel LLC
Richboro Chartwells Division of Compass Group / Commodities Locker
West Caldwell Chartwell Pharmaceuticals West Caldwell LLC
Congers Chartwell Pharmaceuticals LLC





4. COSETTE

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

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

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 28, 2015
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 28, 2015
EQ 75MG BASE

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 28, 2015


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Cosette'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 Cosette as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
South Plainfield Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lincolnton Cosette Pharmaceuticals NC Laboratories, LLC





5. DR REDDYS

Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Dr Reddys.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 8, 2024





6. DR REDDYS LABS SA

Dr Reddys Laboratories Sa has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Dr Reddys Labs Sa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 29, 2017
EQ 75MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 29, 2017
EQ 100MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 29, 2017





7. HERITAGE

Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc Dba Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Heritage.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 50MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 20, 2011
EQ 75MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 20, 2011
EQ 100MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 20, 2011
EQ 150MG BASE

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 20, 2011


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Heritage'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 Heritage as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Canfield Heritage Cooperative
Mc Cutchenville Heritage Cooperative, Inc
West Liberty Heritage Cooperative, Inc
New Philadelphia Heritage Cooperative
Ada Heritage Cooperative Inc
Springfield Heritage Cooperative, Inc
Woodsfield Heritage Cooperative
Van Nuys Heritage Candy Company, Inc.
Morgantown Heritage Animal Hospital
Sacramento Heritage Baking Company Inc.
Cairo Heritage Cooperative
London Heritage Cooperative Inc.
Minneapolis Heritage Deli Provisions, LLC
Waterford Heritage Cooperative
Fletcher Heritage Cooperative Inc
Kenton Heritage Cooperative
London Heritage Cooperative, Inc
South Burlington Heritage Aviation
Caldwell Heritage Country Store-Heritage Cooperative
Alger Heritage Cooperative
Urbana Heritage Cooperative Inc
West Mansfield Heritage Cooperative Inc.
Lisbon Heritage Cooperative, Inc.
De Graff Heritage Cooperative Inc
Beloit Heritage Cooperative
Chino Heritage #2
Richwood Heritage Cooperative, Inc
Vanlue Heritage Cooperative
Middlebury Heritage Acres
Dola Heritage Cooperative Inc
Fort Scott Heritage Acres Farm
Plain City Heritage Cooperative Inc.
Upper Sandusky Heritage Cooperative





8. IMPAX LABS INC

Impax Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Doxycycline. 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
EQ 150MG BASE

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 17, 2011





9. LANNETT CO INC

Lannett Co Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. 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
EQ 50MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 8, 2005
EQ 100MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 8, 2005
EQ 150MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 30, 2008
EQ 75MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 30, 2008





10. LUPIN

Lupin Inc has filed for 1 generic for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lupin.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 8, 2024


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
India
Navi Mumbai LUPIN LIMITED
Mandideep Lupin Limited (Unit II)
Vasco Da Gama Lupin Limited
Pithampur Lupin Limited
Aurangabad Lupin Ltd.
Pirangut Lupin Limited
Pithampur Lupin Limited (Unit 1)
Tarapur, Thane Lupin Limited
Anakapalli District Lupin Manufacturing Solutions Limited
Mumbai Lupin Limited
Mandideep Lupin Limited
Dabhasa LUPIN MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Nagpur Lupin Limited
Pune Lupin Bioresearch Center
United States
Baltimore Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Coral Springs Lupin Research Inc





11. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. 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
EQ 25MG BASE/5ML

(reference standard)

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Mar 18, 2013
EQ 75MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 5, 2014
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 5, 2014
EQ 100MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 5, 2014


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
India
Aurangabad Lupin Ltd.





12. MYLAN

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan.

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

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jul 1, 2010


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Mylan's manufacturing plants are situated in 4 countries - United States, India, Canada, Ireland. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Mylan as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Rockford Mylan Institutional, Inc.
Santa Barbara Mylandon LLC dba Debbie s Delights Santa Barbara Baking Co.
San Carlos Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Morgantown MYLAN CONSUMER HEALTHCARE Inc.
Morgantown Mylan Specialty, L.P.
Saint Albans Mylan Technologies, Inc.
Greensboro Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
India
Hyderabad Mylan Laboratories Limited
Sarigam Mylan Laboratories Limited
Bangalore Mylan Laboratories Limited
Anekal Taluk, Bangalore Mylan Laboratories Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar Mylan Laboratories Limited
Sinnar Mylan Laboratories Limited
Hosur Mylan Laboratories Limited
Aurangabad Mylan Laboratories Limited (FDF-2)
Canada
Etobicoke Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC
Ireland
Inverin Mylan Teoranta





13. RACHELLE

Rachelle Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Doxycycline. This eq 25mg base/5ml version comes by the name DOXYCHEL. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rachelle.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 25MG BASE/5ML

for suspension Discontinued ORAL N/A Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982





14. RISING

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

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

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 21, 2021
EQ 75MG BASE

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 21, 2021
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 21, 2021


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Rising's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - United States, Mexico, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Rising as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Phoenix Rising Sun Farms Inc
Fort Bragg Rising Tide Sea Vegetables
Saddle Brook Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Decatur Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc
Livingston Risingsun Iodine Products Corp.
East Brunswick Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.
Mount Morris Rising Creek Bakery LLC
Rising Sun Rising Sun Veterinary Clinic
Flagstaff Rising High Enterprises, LLC (DBA RisingHy)
Mexico
Pueblo San Clemente RISING FARMS SAPI DE CV
India
Ahmedabad Rising Retina Clinic





15. SANDOZ INC

Sandoz Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 50MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 27, 2006
EQ 100MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 27, 2006
EQ 75MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 27, 2006


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Sandoz 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 Sandoz Inc as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Princeton Sandoz Inc
East Hanover Sandoz Incorporated





16. SOMERSET THERAPS LLC

Somerset Therapeutics Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Somerset Theraps Llc.

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

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 7, 2006
EQ 100MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 7, 2006
EQ 50MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 7, 2006
EQ 150MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 7, 2007





17. STRIDES PHARMA

Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Strides Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 50MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 15, 2000
EQ 100MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 15, 2000
EQ 75MG BASE

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 18, 2005
EQ 150MG BASE

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 8, 2012


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Strides Pharma'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 Strides Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
East Brunswick Strides Pharma Inc.
Chestnut Ridge Strides Pharma, Inc.
India
Puducherry Strides Pharma Science Limited
Bangalore Strides Pharma Science Limited





18. SUN PHARM INDS LTD

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharm Inds Ltd.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 31, 2006
EQ 50MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 31, 2006
EQ 75MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 31, 2006
EQ 150MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 29, 2010





19. SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. 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
EQ 100MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 17, 2009
EQ 50MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 17, 2009
EQ 75MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 17, 2009





20. WATSON LABS

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Watson Labs.

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

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 28, 2000
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 28, 2000





21. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Doxycycline. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 50MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2017
EQ 75MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2017
EQ 100MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2017
EQ 150MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2017