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 Carac, Efudex, Tolak, Fluoroplex, Adrucil. 26 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
Tolak US7169401 Topical skin care composition containing refined peanut oil Jul 18, 2023

(Expired)

Hill Dermaceuticals
Carac US6670335 Fluorouracil-containing formulation Jun 02, 2021

(Expired)

Extrovis



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Fluorouracil Generic API Manufacturers

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 Feb 12, 2025.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Fluorouracil generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.