Indomethacin Patent Expiration

Indomethacin is Used for relieving pain. It was first introduced by Zyla Life Sciences Us Llc in its drug Indocin on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. Other drugs containing Indomethacin are Indomethacin, Tivorbex, Indocin Sr. 38 different companies have introduced drugs containing Indomethacin.


Indomethacin Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Indomethacin, 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
Tivorbex US8734847 Formulation of indomethacin Apr 23, 2030 Genus
Tivorbex US8992982 Formulation of indomethacin Apr 23, 2030 Genus
Tivorbex US9089471 Formulation of indomethacin Apr 23, 2030 Genus


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 Indomethacin's patents.

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

Event Date Patent/Publication
Patent litigations
7.5 yr surcharge - late pmt w/in 6 mo, Small Entity 07 Feb, 2023 US9089471
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Yr, Small Entity 07 Feb, 2023 US9089471
Applicant Has Filed a Verified Statement of Small Entity Status in Compliance with 37 CFR 1.27 06 Feb, 2023 US9089471
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Yr, Small Entity 30 Sep, 2022 US8992982
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Yr, Small Entity 01 Dec, 2021 US8734847
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity 28 Jan, 2019 US9089471
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Yr, Small Entity 01 Oct, 2018 US8992982
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Yr, Small Entity 27 Nov, 2017 US8734847
Application ready for PDX access by participating foreign offices 31 Aug, 2015 US8992982
Application ready for PDX access by participating foreign offices 31 Aug, 2015 US9089471



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Indomethacin Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Indomethacin. The first generic version for Indomethacin was by Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on Jun 18, 1985. And the latest generic version is by Novitium Pharma Llc and was approved on Jan 12, 2024.

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


1. HERITAGE PHARMA

Heritage Pharma Labs Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Heritage Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 12, 1986
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 12, 1986


2. DURAMED PHARMS BARR

Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc Sub Barr Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Duramed Pharms Barr.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 18, 1985
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 18, 1985


3. TEVA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 18, 1988
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 18, 1988


4. COSETTE

Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cosette.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG

(reference standard)

suppository Prescription RECTAL AB Aug 31, 1992


5. HETERO LABS LTD III

Hetero Labs Ltd Unit Iii has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. 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
50MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 12, 2011
25MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 12, 2011
75MG

(reference standard)

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2012


6. AMNEAL PHARMS

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Amneal Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Dec 1, 2010


7. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. 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
75MG capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 27, 2016


8. WATSON LABS INC

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Watson Labs Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 9, 2013


9. SUN PHARM INDS INC

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharm Inds Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 28, 2013
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 28, 2013


10. HIKMA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG/5ML suspension Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 18, 1987


11. WATSON LABS

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Watson Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 31, 1991
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 31, 1991


12. HALSEY

Halsey Drug Co Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Halsey.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 3, 1987
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 3, 1987


13. CYCLE

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 18, 1985
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 18, 1985


14. SUPERPHARM

Superpharm Corp has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Superpharm.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 10, 1986
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 10, 1986


15. CHARTWELL MOLECULES

Chartwell Molecules Llc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Chartwell Molecules.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 5, 1986


16. MUTUAL PHARM

Mutual Pharmaceutical Co Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mutual Pharm.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 9, 1987
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 3, 1986


17. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. 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
75MG capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Sep 25, 2017


18. AVANTHI INC

Avanthi Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Avanthi Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Mar 6, 2009


19. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. 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
75MG capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2010


20. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 29, 1987
50MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 29, 1987
75MG capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A May 28, 1998


21. ABLE

Able Laboratories Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Able.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 6, 2002
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 17, 2003
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 17, 2003


22. INWOOD LABS

Inwood Laboratories Inc Sub Forest Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Inwood Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 15, 1989


23. SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharm Industries.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 9, 1987
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 9, 1987


24. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. 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
25MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 22, 2010
50MG

(reference standard)

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 22, 2010
75MG capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Jun 22, 2017


25. NOVITIUM PHARMA

Novitium Pharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Novitium Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG/5ML suspension Prescription ORAL AB Jan 12, 2024


26. RISING

Rising Pharma Holding Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rising.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 4, 1985
75MG capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 20, 2014


27. ANI PHARMS

Ani Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. 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
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 18, 1987
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 18, 1987


28. PIONEER PHARMS

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 11, 1986
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 11, 1986


29. NOVAST LABS

Novast Laboratories Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. 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
75MG capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB May 8, 2017


30. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES

Zydus Lifesciences Global Fze has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. 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
25MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 15, 2010
50MG suppository Prescription RECTAL AB Aug 2, 2023


31. JUBILANT GENERICS

Jubilant Generics Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Jubilant Generics.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 5, 2015
25MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 25, 2017
50MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 25, 2017