Fluorouracil Patent Expiration

Fluorouracil was first introduced by Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc in its drug Fluorouracil on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. Other drugs containing Fluorouracil are Fluoroplex, Adrucil, Efudex, Carac, Tolak. 27 different companies have introduced drugs containing Fluorouracil.


Fluorouracil Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Fluorouracil, 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
Carac US6670335 Fluorouracil-containing formulation Jun 02, 2021

(Expired)

Valeant Pharms North
Tolak US7169401 Topical skin care composition containing refined peanut oil Jul 18, 2023

(Expired)

Hill Dermaceuticals


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Fluorouracil Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Fluorouracil. The first generic version for Fluorouracil was by Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc and was approved on Oct 13, 1982. And the latest generic version is by Encube Ethicals Private Ltd and was approved on Nov 2, 2023.

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


1. TARO

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Taro.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Mar 5, 2010
2% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Nov 5, 2003


2. EBEWE PHARMA

Ebewe Pharma Ges Mbh Nfg Kg has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ebewe Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Aug 11, 2008


3. EXTROVIS

Extrovis Ag has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Extrovis.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5% cream Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Apr 20, 2015


4. MARCHAR

Marchar Laboratories Inc Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Marchar.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jan 18, 1983


5. ALEMBIC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5GM/50ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Mar 3, 2023
5GM/100ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Oct 18, 2023


6. SMITH AND NEPHEW

Smith And Nephew Solopak Div Smith And Nephew has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Smith And Nephew.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Mar 26, 1987


7. ENCUBE

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5% solution Prescription TOPICAL AT Nov 2, 2023


8. TEVA PHARMS USA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jan 27, 2000
2.5GM/50ML (50MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Feb 25, 2000
5GM/100ML (50MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Feb 25, 2000


9. GLAND PHARMA LTD

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Oct 27, 2017
1GM/20ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Oct 27, 2017
2.5GM/50ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Dec 26, 2017
5GM/100ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Dec 26, 2017


10. ABIC

Abic Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Abic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Mar 4, 1986


11. TEVA PARENTERAL

Teva Parenteral Medicines Inc has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. This 50mg/ml version comes by the name ADRUCIL. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva Parenteral.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Oct 18, 1991


12. DR REDDYS LABS SA

Dr Reddys Laboratories Sa has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. 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
5% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Apr 11, 2008


13. ACCORD HLTHCARE

Accord Healthcare Inc has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Accord Hlthcare.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5GM/50ML (50MG/ML)

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Apr 26, 2007
1GM/20ML (50MG/ML)

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Apr 26, 2007
500MG/10ML (50MG/ML)

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Apr 26, 2007
5GM/100ML (50MG/ML)

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Apr 26, 2007
5% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Oct 7, 2021


14. SPECTRUM PHARMS

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Spectrum Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Oct 13, 1982


15. EUGIA PHARMA SPECLTS

Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Eugia Pharma Speclts.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5GM/100ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jul 17, 2012
1GM/20ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jul 17, 2012
2.5GM/50ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jul 17, 2012
500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jul 17, 2012


16. PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN

Pharmacia And Upjohn Co has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. This 50mg/ml version comes by the name ADRUCIL. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Pharmacia And Upjohn.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jun 28, 1991


17. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5GM/50ML (50MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A May 2, 2011
5GM/100ML (50MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A May 2, 2011


18. BEDFORD

Bedford Laboratories Div Ben Venue Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Bedford.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jan 26, 1988


19. ABRAXIS PHARM

Abraxis Pharmaceutical Products has filed for 1 generic for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Abraxis Pharm.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Mar 12, 1987


20. FRESENIUS KABI USA

Fresenius Kabi Usa Llc has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Fluorouracil. 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
5GM/100ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Sep 30, 1998
2.5GM/50ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Sep 30, 1998
500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Sep 30, 1998
1GM/20ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Sep 30, 1998
50MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Nov 15, 2000


21. SAGENT PHARMS INC

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Fluorouracil. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sagent Pharms Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5GM/50ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Feb 17, 2016
5GM/100ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Feb 17, 2016
1GM/20ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP May 11, 2017
500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP May 11, 2017


22. NOVAST LABS

Novast Laboratories Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Fluorouracil. 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
5GM/100ML (50MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Dec 11, 2019
2.5GM/50ML (50MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Dec 11, 2019
500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Dec 12, 2019
1GM/20ML (50MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Dec 12, 2019