Eszopiclone Patent Expiration

Eszopiclone is used for inducing hypnotic or sedative effects in humans. It was first introduced by Waylis Therapeutics Llc in its drug Lunesta on Dec 15, 2004. 15 different companies have introduced drugs containing Eszopiclone.


Eszopiclone Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Eszopiclone, 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
Lunesta US6444673

(Pediatric)

Optically active 5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine derivative, its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing it Aug 14, 2014

(Expired)

Waylis Therap
Lunesta US6444673 Optically active 5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine derivative, its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing it Feb 14, 2014

(Expired)

Waylis Therap
Lunesta US6864257

(Pediatric)

Optically active 5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine derivative, its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing it Mar 02, 2013

(Expired)

Waylis Therap
Lunesta US6864257 Optically active 5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine derivative, its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing it Aug 30, 2012

(Expired)

Waylis Therap
Lunesta US6319926

(Pediatric)

Optically active 5H-pyrrolo[3, 4-B]pyrazine derivative, its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing it Jul 16, 2012

(Expired)

Waylis Therap
Lunesta US7381724

(Pediatric)

Optically active 5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine derivative, its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing same Jul 16, 2012

(Expired)

Waylis Therap



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Eszopiclone Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Eszopiclone. The first generic version for Eszopiclone was by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc and was approved on May 23, 2011. And the latest generic version is by Hetero Labs Ltd Unit V and was approved on Jan 4, 2024.

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