Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate Patent Expiration

Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate is Used for managing and treating HIV infection. It was first introduced by Gilead Sciences Inc in its drug Descovy on Apr 4, 2016. 2 different companies have introduced drugs containing Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate.


Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate, 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
Descovy US8754065

(Pediatric)

Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate Feb 15, 2033 Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US9296769

(Pediatric)

Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate Feb 15, 2033 Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US8754065 Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate Aug 15, 2032 Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US9296769 Tenofovir alafenamide hemifumarate Aug 15, 2032 Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US7390791

(Pediatric)

Prodrugs of phosphonate nucleotide analogues Oct 17, 2025 Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US7390791 Prodrugs of phosphonate nucleotide analogues Apr 17, 2025 Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US7803788 Prodrugs of phosphonate nucoleotide analogues Feb 02, 2022

(Expired)

Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US6703396

(Pediatric)

Method of resolution and antiviral activity of 1,3-oxathiolane nuclesoside enantiomers Sep 09, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US6642245

(Pediatric)

Antiviral activity and resolution of 2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-fluorocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane May 04, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US6703396 Method of resolution and antiviral activity of 1,3-oxathiolane nuclesoside enantiomers Mar 09, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US6642245 Antiviral activity and resolution of 2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-fluorocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane Nov 04, 2020

(Expired)

Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US5914331

(Pediatric)

Antiviral activity and resolution of 2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-fluorocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane Jan 02, 2018

(Expired)

Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US5914331 Antiviral activity and resolution of 2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-fluorocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane Jul 02, 2017

(Expired)

Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US5814639

(Pediatric)

Method for the synthesis, compositions and use of 2'-deoxy-5-fluoro-3'-thiacytidine and related compounds Mar 29, 2016

(Expired)

Gilead Sciences Inc
Descovy US5814639 Method for the synthesis, compositions and use of 2'-deoxy-5-fluoro-3'-thiacytidine and related compounds Sep 29, 2015

(Expired)

Gilead Sciences Inc



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Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.


1. APOTEX

Apotex Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate. All of these versions come by the name EMTRICITABINE AND TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE FUMARATE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
120MG; EQ 15MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 17, 2024
200MG; EQ 25MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 17, 2024


Manufacturing Plant Locations
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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
North York Apotex Inc.
Winnipeg Apotex Fermentation Inc.
Etobicoke Apotex, Inc.
Brantford Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
Toronto Apotex Inc.
Richmond Hill Apotex Inc.
India
Bangalore Apotex Pharmachem India Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru Apotex Research Private Limited
Bangalore Apotex Research Private Limited - Bioequivalence Centre