Fenofibrate Patent Expiration

Fenofibrate is Used for managing high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It was first introduced by Abbvie Inc in its drug Lipidil on Dec 31, 1993. Other drugs containing Fenofibrate are Tricor (Micronized), Fenoglide, Antara (Micronized), Lipofen, Triglide, Tricor. 38 different companies have introduced drugs containing Fenofibrate.


Fenofibrate Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Fenofibrate, 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
Antara (micronized) US7101574 Pharmaceutical composition containing fenofibrate and the preparation method Aug 20, 2020

(Expired)

Lupin
Antara (micronized) US7863331 Pharmaceutical composition containing fenofibrate and method for the preparation thereof Aug 08, 2020

(Expired)

Lupin
Antara (micronized) US8026281 Treating metabolic syndrome with fenofibrate Apr 22, 2025 Lupin
Antara (micronized) US9314447 Reduced dose pharmaceutical compositions of fenofibrate May 31, 2033 Lupin
Fenoglide US7658944 Solid dosage form comprising a fibrate Dec 09, 2024 Salix
Fenoglide US8124125 Solid dosage form comprising a fibrate Oct 01, 2024 Salix
Fenoglide US8481078 Solid dosage form comprising a fibrate Oct 01, 2024 Salix
Fenoglide US9173847 Tablet comprising a fibrate Oct 01, 2024 Salix
Lipofen US5545628 Pharmaceutical composition containing fenofibrate Jan 10, 2015

(Expired)

Cipher Pharms Inc
Tricor US6074670 Fenofibrate pharmaceutical composition having high bioavailability and method for preparing it Jan 09, 2018

(Expired)

Abbvie
Tricor US6277405 Fenofibrate pharmaceutical composition having high bioavailability and method for preparing it Jan 09, 2018

(Expired)

Abbvie
Tricor US6375986 Solid dose nanoparticulate compositions comprising a synergistic combination of a polymeric surface stabilizer and dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate Sep 21, 2020

(Expired)

Abbvie
Tricor US6589552 Fenofibrate pharmaceutical composition having high bioavailability and method for preparing it Jan 09, 2018

(Expired)

Abbvie
Tricor US6652881 Fenofibrate pharmaceutical composition having high bioavailability Jan 09, 2018

(Expired)

Abbvie
Tricor US7037529 Fenofibrate pharmaceutical composition having high bioavailability and method for preparing it Jan 09, 2018

(Expired)

Abbvie
Tricor US7041319 Fenofibrate pharmaceutical composition having high bioavailabilty Jan 09, 2018

(Expired)

Abbvie
Tricor US7276249 Nanoparticulate fibrate formulations Feb 21, 2023

(Expired)

Abbvie
Tricor US7320802 Methods of treatment using nanoparticulate fenofibrate compositions Feb 21, 2023

(Expired)

Abbvie
Triglide US6696084 Spray drying process and compositions of fenofibrate Sep 11, 2021

(Expired)

Skyepharma Ag


A patent's expiry date may change depending upon legal activities going on that patent. Critical activities like abandoning of a patent, term extension of a patent or amendment of its claims can increase or decrease the life of a patent hence affecting its expiry date and in turn affecting the generic launch date of that drug. Tracking these ongoing activities on a patent application helps to keep an eye on the latest developments in the patent process of the drug which can give an idea of how early a drug's generic could be available. The next section provides a list of recent legal activities on Fenofibrate's patents.

Given below is the list recent legal activities going on the following patents of Fenofibrate.

Event Date Patent/Publication
Patent litigations
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 22 Jul, 2019 US7320802(Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 02 Apr, 2019 US7276249(Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 16 Oct, 2017 US7037529(Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 16 Oct, 2017 US7041319(Litigated)
File Marked Found 18 Apr, 2016 US6652881
File Marked Found 18 Apr, 2016 US6589552(Litigated)
File Marked Found 07 Apr, 2016 US6589552(Litigated)
File Marked Found 07 Apr, 2016 US6652881
File Marked Found 05 Apr, 2016 US6589552(Litigated)
File Marked Found 05 Apr, 2016 US6652881



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Fenofibrate Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Fenofibrate. The first generic version for Fenofibrate was by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals Lp and was approved on Apr 9, 2002. And the latest generic version is by Yichang Humanwell Pharmaceutical Co Ltd and was approved on Apr 24, 2024.

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


1. GRAVITI PHARMS

Graviti Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. 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
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 17, 2018
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 17, 2018
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 18, 2020
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 18, 2020


2. AMNEAL

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Amneal.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 9, 2018
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 9, 2018
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 19, 2018
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 19, 2018


3. INVAGEN PHARMS

Invagen Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Invagen Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
134MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 28, 2017
200MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 28, 2017
67MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 28, 2017


4. HETERO LABS LTD III

Hetero Labs Ltd Unit Iii has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hetero Labs Ltd Iii.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 12, 2016
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 12, 2016


5. IMPAX LABS

Impax Laboratories Inc has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Out of these 200mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED), 67mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED), 134mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Impax Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 27, 2003
67MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 27, 2003
134MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 27, 2003
160MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 26, 2008
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 26, 2008


6. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. 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
145MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 5, 2016
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 5, 2016
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 27, 2022
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 27, 2022


7. APOTEX

Apotex Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
130MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jul 26, 2013
43MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jul 26, 2013


8. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 7 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Out of these 200mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED), 134mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED), 67mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 9, 2019
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 9, 2019
54MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 17, 2020
160MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 17, 2020
200MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 19, 2020
134MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 19, 2020
67MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 19, 2020


9. TORRENT

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Torrent.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
134MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 26, 2018
200MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 26, 2018
67MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 26, 2018


10. CIPLA

Cipla Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cipla.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 15, 2016
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 15, 2016


11. MANKIND PHARMA

Mankind Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. 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
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 12, 2020
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 12, 2020


12. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. 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
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 23, 2011
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 23, 2011
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 17, 2015
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 17, 2015


13. SUN PHARM INDS LTD

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. 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
107MG tablet Prescription ORAL N/A Oct 31, 2005
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 31, 2005
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 31, 2005
130MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 31, 2014
43MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 31, 2014


14. VALEANT PHARMS NORTH

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Valeant Pharms North.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 5, 2012
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 5, 2012


15. CREEKWOOD PHARMS

Creekwood Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Creekwood Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL BX Sep 7, 2023
120MG tablet Prescription ORAL BX Sep 7, 2023


16. DR REDDYS LABS SA

Dr Reddys Laboratories Sa has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). 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
130MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 1, 2012
43MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 1, 2012


17. AUSTARPHARMA

Austarpharma Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Austarpharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 19, 2017
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 19, 2017
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 10, 2021
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 10, 2021


18. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. 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
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 11, 2019
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 11, 2019


19. CHARTWELL

Chartwell Life Molecules Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Chartwell.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 31, 2024
67MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 31, 2024
134MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 31, 2024


20. AJANTA PHARMA LTD

Ajanta Pharma Ltd has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Out of these 200mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED), 67mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED), 134mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). 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
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 23, 2018
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 23, 2018
200MG

(reference standard)

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 10, 2018
67MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 10, 2018
134MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 10, 2018


21. PRINSTON INC

Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Prinston Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 28, 2018
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 28, 2018


22. RHODES PHARMS

Rhodes Pharmaceuticals Lp has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Out of these 134mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED), 200mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED), 67mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rhodes Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
134MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 9, 2002
200MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 9, 2002
67MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 3, 2002
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 13, 2005
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 13, 2005


23. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). 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
67MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 7, 2017
134MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 7, 2017
200MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 7, 2017


24. MYLAN

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
107MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 29, 2005
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 25, 2007
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 25, 2007


25. MYLAN PHARMS INC

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 6 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Out of these 130mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED), 43mg version comes by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). 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
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 7, 2012
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 7, 2012
130MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 10, 2013
43MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 10, 2013
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 23, 2016
120MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 23, 2016


26. DR REDDYS

Dr Reddys Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. 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
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 6, 2019
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 6, 2019


27. RISING

Rising Pharma Holding Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rising.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
67MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 23, 2012
200MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 23, 2012
134MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 23, 2012


28. ANI PHARMS

Ani Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ani Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
134MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 30, 2018
200MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 30, 2018
67MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 30, 2018


29. YICHANG HUMANWELL

Yichang Humanwell Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Yichang Humanwell.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
54MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 24, 2024
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 24, 2024


30. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). 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
134MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 20, 2021
67MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 20, 2021
200MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 20, 2021


31. SUN PHARM

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. 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
145MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 7, 2017
48MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 7, 2017


32. NOVAST LABS

Novast Laboratories Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Novast Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
67MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 19, 2019
134MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 19, 2019
200MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 19, 2019


33. REYOUNG

Reyoung Corporation has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Fenofibrate. All of these versions come by the name FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED). Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Reyoung.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
67MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 16, 2017
134MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 16, 2017
200MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 16, 2017