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.


1. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Eszopiclone. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 15, 2016
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 15, 2016
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 15, 2016


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Aurobindo Pharma'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 Aurobindo Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Medchal Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Sangareddy Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Polepally, Mahaboob Nagar Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Bachupally Aurobindo Pharma Limited
United States
East Windsor Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc





2. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Eszopiclone. 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
1MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 14, 2011
3MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 14, 2011
2MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 14, 2011





3. DR REDDYS

Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Eszopiclone. 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
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 15, 2014
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 15, 2014
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 15, 2014





4. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Eszopiclone. 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
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 15, 2014
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 15, 2014
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 15, 2014





5. HETERO LABS LTD V

Hetero Labs Ltd Unit V has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Eszopiclone. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hetero Labs Ltd V.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 4, 2024
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 4, 2024
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 4, 2024





6. HIKMA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 15, 2014
2MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 15, 2014
3MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 15, 2014


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Eatontown Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Cherry Hill Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Dayton Hikma Injectables USA Inc
Carlsbad Hikma Cali Inc. DBA Leucadia Pharmaceuticals
Portugal
Terrugem Snt Hikma Farmaceutica, (Portugal) S.A.
Jordan
Amman Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC





7. IPCA LABS LTD

Ipca Laboratories Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Eszopiclone. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ipca Labs Ltd.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 29, 2023
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 29, 2023
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 29, 2023





8. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Eszopiclone. 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
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 13, 2011
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 13, 2011
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 13, 2011


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.





9. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 30, 2015
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 30, 2015
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 30, 2015





10. MYLAN PHARMS INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 26, 2013
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 26, 2013
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 26, 2013





11. NOSTRUM LABS INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 8, 2019
1MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 8, 2019
2MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 8, 2019





12. ORBION PHARMS

Orbion Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Eszopiclone. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Orbion Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 10, 2014
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 10, 2014
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 10, 2014





13. SUN PHARM

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 3, 2013
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 3, 2013
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 3, 2013


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Sun Pharm'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 Sun Pharm as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Lexington Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc
Billerica Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Princeton SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
India
Halol Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
New Delhi Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Punjab Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Ahmednagar Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Malanpur, Bhind (District) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Vadodara Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Gurugram Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (prev. Ranbaxy)
Mohali Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Kanchipuram Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited- Madhuranthagam
Baruch Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Vadodara Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Vadodara Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited - Karkhadi
Dadra Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Bharuch Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd





14. TEVA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
3MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 23, 2011
2MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 23, 2011
1MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 23, 2011


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Teva's manufacturing plants are situated in 6 countries - United States, India, Canada, Czech Republic, Ireland, Israel. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Teva as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Malvern Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Miami Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R & D, Inc.
Horsham Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D
Fort Dodge TEVA Animal Health Inc
India
Gajraula, Amroha Teva API India Private Ltd.
Bhind Teva API India Ltd- Malanpur
Canada
Scarborough Teva Canada Limited
Markham Teva Canada Limited
Stouffville Teva Canada Limited
Czech Republic
Opava Teva Czech Industries s.r.o.
Ireland
Dundalk Teva Laboratories Ireland Ltd
Israel
Kiryat-Shmona TEVA Medical Ltd.