Famotidine Patent Expiration

Famotidine was first introduced by Bausch Health Us Llc in its drug Pepcid on Oct 15, 1986. Other drugs containing Famotidine are Pepcid Preservative Free, Fluxid, Pepcid Ac, Pepcid Rpd, Pepcid Preservative Free In Plastic Container. 57 different companies have introduced drugs containing Famotidine.


Famotidine Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Famotidine, 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
Fluxid US6024981 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form Apr 09, 2018

(Expired)

Ucb Inc
Fluxid US6221392 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form Apr 09, 2018

(Expired)

Ucb Inc
Pepcid Ac US5667794 Heartburn treatment May 02, 2015

(Expired)

J And J Consumer Inc
Pepcid Ac US5667794

(Pediatric)

Heartburn treatment Nov 02, 2015

(Expired)

J And J Consumer Inc
Pepcid Ac US5854267 Method for preventing heartburn Dec 29, 2015

(Expired)

J And J Consumer Inc
Pepcid Ac US5854267

(Pediatric)

Method for preventing heartburn Jun 29, 2016

(Expired)

J And J Consumer Inc
Pepcid Ac US6814978 Process for preparing a soft tablet Aug 26, 2021

(Expired)

J And J Consumer Inc
Pepcid Ac US6814978

(Pediatric)

Process for preparing a soft tablet Feb 26, 2022

(Expired)

J And J Consumer Inc


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Famotidine Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Famotidine. The first generic version for Famotidine was by Watson Laboratories Inc and was approved on Apr 16, 2001. And the latest generic version is by Contract Pharmacal Corp and was approved on May 28, 2024.

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


1. GRAVITI PHARMS

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 22, 2023
20MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Mar 14, 2024
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Mar 14, 2024


2. MYLAN LABS LTD

Mylan Laboratories Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. This 10mg/ml version comes by the name FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan Labs Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG/ML injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jun 25, 2008


3. AKORN

Akorn Operating Co Llc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Akorn.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB May 30, 2014


4. MICRO LABS

Micro Labs Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. 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
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Sep 14, 2023


5. APOTEX INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Aug 2, 2002


6. TEVA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 16, 2001
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 16, 2001
10MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 31, 2001


7. MARKSANS PHARMA

Marksans Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Marksans Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Mar 8, 2023
20MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Mar 8, 2023


8. CEROVENE INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Jan 16, 2024


9. IVAX SUB TEVA PHARMS

Ivax Pharmaceuticals Inc Sub Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ivax Sub Teva Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 16, 2001
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 16, 2001


10. BAXTER HLTHCARE

Baxter Healthcare Corp has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. This 0.4mg/ml version comes by the name FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Baxter Hlthcare.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.4MG/ML

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION N/A May 10, 2001


11. APOTEX

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 23, 2001
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 23, 2001
10MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 12, 2002


12. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. 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
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Apr 26, 2016
20MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Apr 26, 2016


13. PERRIGO

L Perrigo Co has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Perrigo.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Mar 18, 2005


14. NOVEL LABS INC

Novel Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. 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
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Dec 17, 2012


15. HIKMA

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. This 10mg/ml version comes by the name FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hikma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Apr 30, 2002


16. WATSON LABS

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. 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
20MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 16, 2001
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 16, 2001
10MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 28, 2001


17. MANKIND PHARMA

Mankind Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mankind Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 16, 2001
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 16, 2001


18. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. 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
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Jun 29, 2010


19. CARNEGIE

Carnegie Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Carnegie.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Jul 7, 2023


20. SUN PHARM INDS LTD

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. 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
10MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 17, 2009
20MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 17, 2009


21. SAGENT

Sagent Pharmaceuticals has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. This 10mg/ml version comes by the name FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sagent.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG/ML injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Apr 17, 2001


22. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. 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
20MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 3, 2022
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 3, 2022
10MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Nov 22, 2022


23. ACTAVIS ELIZABETH

Actavis Elizabeth Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. 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
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 14, 2001
20MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 14, 2001


24. NAVINTA LLC

Navinta Llc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Navinta Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB May 27, 2010


25. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. 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
20MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 16, 2001
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 16, 2001


26. DR REDDYS LABS LTD

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Sep 25, 2006
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 16, 2001
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Aug 17, 2001


27. SANDOZ

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 10, 2001
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 10, 2001
10MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 21, 2002


28. ALEMBIC PHARMS LTD

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 22, 2009
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 22, 2009


29. AJANTA PHARMA LTD

Ajanta Pharma Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ajanta Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Sep 18, 2023


30. GLENMARK PHARMS INC

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc Usa has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Glenmark Pharms Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Mar 7, 2005
20MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Aug 4, 2010


31. SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. 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
20MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 12, 2001
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 12, 2001


32. ASCENT PHARMS INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 15, 2021
20MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Nov 3, 2021
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Nov 3, 2021


33. CONTRACT PHARMACAL

Contract Pharmacal Corp has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Contract Pharmacal.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A May 28, 2024
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 20, 2023
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A May 28, 2024


34. P AND L

P And L Development Llc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by P And L.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Jul 26, 2001


35. FRESENIUS KABI USA

Fresenius Kabi Usa Llc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. This 10mg/ml version comes by the name FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Fresenius Kabi Usa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG/ML injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Apr 16, 2001


36. NOVITIUM PHARMA

Novitium Pharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Novitium Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG/5ML

(reference standard)

for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Apr 20, 2021


37. AMNEALS PHARMS

Amneals Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Amneals Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Aug 4, 2022


38. ABBVIE

Abbvie Inc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. This 0.4mg/ml version comes by the name FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Abbvie.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.4MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Dec 17, 2001


39. MYLAN PHARMS INC

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. 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
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 18, 2001
20MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 18, 2001


40. MYLAN

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 21, 2001


41. RISING

Rising Pharma Holding Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rising.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 16, 2001
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 16, 2001


42. VKT PHARMA

Vkt Pharma Private Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Vkt Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Jan 28, 2022
20MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Jan 28, 2022


43. UPSHER SMITH LABS

Upsher Smith Laboratories Llc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Upsher Smith Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Jun 16, 2023


44. HOSPIRA

Hospira Worldwide, Inc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hospira.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Nov 23, 2001


45. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 22, 2015
40MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 22, 2015


46. ANNORA PHARMA

Annora Pharma Private Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Annora Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Nov 4, 2021
20MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Nov 8, 2021
10MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Nov 8, 2021
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB Aug 17, 2023


47. EPIC PHARMA LLC

Epic Pharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. This 10mg/ml version comes by the name FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE (PHARMACY BULK). 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
10MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Nov 27, 2002


48. ALKEM LABS LTD

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 24, 2023
20MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 24, 2023
40MG/5ML for suspension Prescription ORAL AB May 15, 2023


49. APOTHECON

Apothecon Inc Div Bristol Myers Squibb has filed for 1 generic for Famotidine. This 10mg/ml version comes by the name FAMOTIDINE PRESERVATIVE FREE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apothecon.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Apr 16, 2001


50. CARLSBAD

Carlsbad Technology Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Carlsbad.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 16, 2001
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 16, 2001


51. PERRIGO R AND D

Perrigo R And D Co has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Famotidine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Perrigo R And D.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 27, 2005
20MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Sep 25, 2006