Glucagon Patent Expiration

Glucagon is Used for quickly raising blood sugar levels in cases of severe hypoglycemia. It was first introduced by Eli Lilly And Co in its drug Glucagon on Sep 11, 1998. Other drugs containing Glucagon are Gvoke Hypopen, Gvoke Pfs, Baqsimi, Gvoke Kit. 3 different companies have introduced drugs containing Glucagon.


Glucagon Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Glucagon, 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
Baqsimi US10765602 Medication delivery systems and methods Sep 23, 2039 Amphastar Pharms Inc
Baqsimi US10894133 Device for dispensing a fluid product Jan 03, 2038 Amphastar Pharms Inc
Gvoke Hypopen US11590205 Methods for producing stable therapeutic glucagon formulations in aprotic polar solvents Apr 22, 2036 Xeris
Gvoke Hypopen US9649364 Methods for producing stable therapeutic formulations in aprotic polar solvents Apr 22, 2036 Xeris
Gvoke Kit US11590205 Methods for producing stable therapeutic glucagon formulations in aprotic polar solvents Apr 22, 2036 Xeris
Gvoke Pfs US11590205 Methods for producing stable therapeutic glucagon formulations in aprotic polar solvents Apr 22, 2036 Xeris
Gvoke Pfs US9649364 Methods for producing stable therapeutic formulations in aprotic polar solvents Apr 22, 2036 Xeris
Baqsimi US10213487 Nasal powder formulation for treatment of hypoglycemia Feb 16, 2036 Amphastar Pharms Inc
Baqsimi US6938798 Fluid or powdery product dispensing device Jan 03, 2022

(Expired)

Amphastar Pharms Inc



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Glucagon Generic API Manufacturers

Only one generic application has been filed for Glucagon.

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


1. AMPHASTAR PHARMS INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/VIAL

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION N/A Dec 28, 2020





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