Isotretinoin Patent Expiration

Isotretinoin was first introduced by Hoffmann La Roche Inc in its drug Accutane on May 7, 1982. Other drugs containing Isotretinoin are Absorica Ld, Absorica. 12 different companies have introduced drugs containing Isotretinoin.


Isotretinoin Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Isotretinoin, 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
Absorica Ld US9700535 Oral pharmaceutical composition of isotretinoin Aug 04, 2035 Sun Pharm
Absorica Ld US9750711 Low dose oral pharmaceutical composition of isotretinoin May 29, 2035 Sun Pharm
Absorica US7435427 Pharmaceutical semi-solid composition of isotretinoin Sep 21, 2021

(Expired)

Sun Pharm Inds Inc
Absorica US8367102 Pharmaceutical semi-solid composition of isotretinoin Sep 21, 2021

(Expired)

Sun Pharm Inds Inc
Absorica US8952064 Pharmaceutical semi-solid composition of isotretinoin Sep 21, 2021

(Expired)

Sun Pharm Inds Inc
Absorica US9078925 Pharmaceutical semi-solid composition of isotretinoin Sep 21, 2021

(Expired)

Sun Pharm Inds Inc
Absorica US9089534 Pharmaceutical semi-solid composition of isotretinoin Sep 21, 2021

(Expired)

Sun Pharm Inds Inc



Isotretinoin's Family Patents

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Isotretinoin Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Isotretinoin. The first generic version for Isotretinoin was by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc and was approved on Nov 8, 2002. And the latest generic version is by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd and was approved on Jan 29, 2024.

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


1. ACTAVIS LABS FL

Actavis Laboratories Fl Inc An Indirect Wholly Owned Sub Of Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 6 different strengths of generic version for Isotretinoin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Actavis Labs Fl.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
30MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Mar 31, 2021
40MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Mar 31, 2021
10MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Mar 31, 2021
20MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Mar 31, 2021
25MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Mar 31, 2021
35MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Mar 31, 2021





2. AMNEAL PHARMS NY

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Of Ny Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Isotretinoin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Amneal Pharms Ny.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
30MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Sep 29, 2017
10MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Sep 29, 2017
20MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Sep 29, 2017
40MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Sep 29, 2017





3. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 6 different strengths of generic version for Isotretinoin. 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
10MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Jan 29, 2024
20MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Jan 29, 2024
25MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Jan 29, 2024
30MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Jan 29, 2024
35MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Jan 29, 2024
40MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Jan 29, 2024


Manufacturing Plant Locations
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Aurobindo Pharma's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - India, United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Aurobindo Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Medchal Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Sangareddy Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Polepally, Mahaboob Nagar Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Bachupally Aurobindo Pharma Limited
United States
East Windsor Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc





4. DR REDDYS LABS LTD

Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Isotretinoin. All of these versions come by the name ZENATANE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Dr Reddys Labs Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Mar 25, 2013
40MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Mar 25, 2013
20MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Mar 25, 2013
30MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Feb 23, 2015





5. MYLAN PHARMS INC

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Isotretinoin. All of these versions come by the name AMNESTEEM. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan Pharms Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
10MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Nov 8, 2002
40MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Nov 8, 2002
20MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Nov 8, 2002





6. SUN PHARM INDS LTD

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Isotretinoin. All of these versions come by the name SOTRET. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharm Inds Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 24, 2002
10MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 24, 2002
20MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 24, 2002
30MG

capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 20, 2003





7. TEVA PHARMS USA

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Isotretinoin. All of these versions come by the name CLARAVIS. 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
10MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Apr 11, 2003
20MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Apr 11, 2003
40MG

(reference standard)

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Apr 11, 2003
30MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 May 11, 2006





8. UPSHER SMITH LABS

Upsher Smith Laboratories Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Isotretinoin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Upsher Smith Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Apr 12, 2021
20MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Sep 21, 2021
10MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Sep 21, 2021
30MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB2 Sep 21, 2021





9. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Isotretinoin. 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
20MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Aug 29, 2023
40MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Aug 29, 2023
30MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Aug 29, 2023
10MG

capsule Prescription ORAL AB1 Aug 29, 2023