Fluocinonide Patent Expiration

Fluocinonide is Used for relieving inflammation and itching in dermatological conditions amenable to corticosteroid treatment in patients 12 years and older. It was first introduced by Alvogen Inc in its drug Lidex-E on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. Other drugs containing Fluocinonide are Vanos, Fluocinonide, Lidex. 22 different companies have introduced drugs containing Fluocinonide.


Fluocinonide Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Fluocinonide, 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
Vanos US6765001 Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery Dec 21, 2021

(Expired)

Bausch
Vanos US7220424 Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery Jan 07, 2023

(Expired)

Bausch
Vanos US7794738 Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery Sep 11, 2022

(Expired)

Bausch
Vanos US8232264 Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery Mar 09, 2023

(Expired)

Bausch


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 Fluocinonide's patents.

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

Event Date Patent/Publication
Patent litigations
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 18 Mar, 2024 US8232264(Litigated)
Expire Patent 17 Oct, 2022 US7794738(Litigated)
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 02 May, 2022 US7794738(Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 02 Jan, 2020 US8232264(Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 30 Oct, 2018 US7220424(Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 21 Feb, 2018 US7794738(Litigated)
Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation 31 Jul, 2012 US8232264(Litigated)
Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed 31 Jul, 2012 US8232264(Litigated)
Email Notification 12 Jul, 2012 US8232264(Litigated)
Issue Notification Mailed 11 Jul, 2012 US8232264(Litigated)



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Fluocinonide Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Fluocinonide. The first generic version for Fluocinonide was by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc and was approved on Jun 10, 1987. And the latest generic version is by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd and was approved on Feb 10, 2020.

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


1. TARO

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Taro.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05%

(reference standard)

ointment Prescription TOPICAL AB Jun 30, 1999
0.1% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Jul 14, 2014


2. AMNEAL

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Jun 4, 2018
0.05%

(reference standard)

cream Prescription TOPICAL AB1 Aug 21, 2018


3. PERRIGO NEW YORK

Perrigo New York Inc has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Perrigo New York.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% cream Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Jul 13, 1988


4. TEVA

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% ointment Prescription TOPICAL AB Dec 27, 1991


5. COSETTE

Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. This 0.05% version comes by the name FLUOCINONIDE EMULSIFIED BASE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cosette.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB2 Jun 13, 1995


6. PAI HOLDINGS PHARM

Pai Holdings Llc Dba Pharmaceutical Associates Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Pai Holdings Pharm.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% solution Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Mar 18, 2019
0.1% cream Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Apr 3, 2019


7. NOVEL LABS INC

Novel Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. 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
0.05% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Jul 21, 2017


8. ENCUBE

Encube Ethicals Private Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Encube.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% cream Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Oct 16, 2018


9. FOUGERA PHARMS INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Feb 27, 1995
0.1% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Jul 14, 2014


10. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. 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
0.05% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Jul 17, 2018


11. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. 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
0.05% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Apr 23, 2018


12. XIROMED

Xiromed Pharma Espana Sl has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Xiromed.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% ointment Prescription TOPICAL AB Nov 26, 2019


13. ENCUBE ETHICALS

Encube Ethicals Pvt Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Encube Ethicals.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Nov 29, 2018


14. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. 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
0.05% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Apr 23, 2018


15. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. 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
0.1% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Jul 14, 2014


16. FOUGERA PHARMS

Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. This 0.05% version comes by the name FLUOCINONIDE EMULSIFIED BASE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Fougera Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB2 Jun 23, 2004


17. TEVA PHARMS

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% solution Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Sep 28, 1990


18. PADAGIS US

Padagis Us Llc has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Padagis Us.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% gel Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Jun 19, 2018


19. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Lifesciences.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Feb 10, 2020


20. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Fluocinonide. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Padagis Israel.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1% cream Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Jan 14, 2014