Ketoconazole Patent Expiration

Ketoconazole was first introduced by Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc in its drug Nizoral on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. Other drugs containing Ketoconazole are Xolegel, Nizoral Anti-Dandruff, Extina. 20 different companies have introduced drugs containing Ketoconazole.


Ketoconazole Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Ketoconazole, 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
Extina US7553835 Topical antifungal composition Oct 19, 2018

(Expired)

Mylan
Extina US8026238 Topical antifungal composition Oct 19, 2018

(Expired)

Mylan
Nizoral Anti-dandruff US5456851 Ketoconazole shampoo containing butylated hydroxytoluene or butylated hydroxyanisole Apr 07, 2014

(Expired)

Kramer
Xolegel US7179475 Anhydrous topical skin preparations Dec 04, 2018

(Expired)

Almirall
Xolegel US8232276 Anhydrous topical skin preparations Nov 24, 2020

(Expired)

Almirall
Xolegel US8735393 Anhydrous topical skin preparations Dec 04, 2018

(Expired)

Almirall



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 Ketoconazole's patents.

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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 18 Mar, 2024 US8232276
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 18 Dec, 2019 US8232276
Post Issue Communication - Certificate of Correction 15 Oct, 2012 US8232276
Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed 31 Jul, 2012 US8232276
Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation 31 Jul, 2012 US8232276
Issue Notification Mailed 11 Jul, 2012 US8232276
Dispatch to FDC 28 Jun, 2012 US8232276
Application Is Considered Ready for Issue 28 Jun, 2012 US8232276
Issue Fee Payment Verified 27 Jun, 2012 US8232276
Issue Fee Payment Received 27 Jun, 2012 US8232276



Ketoconazole Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Ketoconazole. The first generic version for Ketoconazole was by Janssen Pharmaceutica Products Lp and was approved on Nov 7, 1986. And the latest generic version is by Tasman Pharma Inc and was approved on Nov 17, 2021.

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


1. AAIPHARMA LLC

Aaipharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Ketoconazole. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aaipharma Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 27, 1999


2. AUROBINDO PHARMA USA

Aurobindo Pharma Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Ketoconazole. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma Usa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 23, 1999


3. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 1 generic for Ketoconazole. 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
200MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 15, 1999


4. COSETTE

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2% shampoo Prescription TOPICAL AB Apr 11, 2005


5. ENCUBE

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB May 20, 2021


6. FOUGERA PHARMS

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Apr 28, 2004


7. HERITAGE PHARMA

Heritage Pharma Labs Inc has filed for 1 generic for Ketoconazole. 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
200MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 15, 1999


8. JANSSEN PHARMA

Janssen Pharmaceutica Products Lp has filed for 1 generic for Ketoconazole. This 100mg/5ml version comes by the name NIZORAL. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Janssen Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG/5ML suspension Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 7, 1986


9. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Ketoconazole. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Padagis Israel.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2% aerosol, foam Prescription TOPICAL AB Aug 25, 2011


10. SENORES PHARMS

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 10, 2002


11. STRIDES PHARMA

Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Ketoconazole. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Strides Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 18, 2018


12. SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 1 generic for Ketoconazole. 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
200MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 15, 1999


13. TARO

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Ketoconazole. Out of these 2% version comes by the name KETOZOLE. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Taro.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 15, 1999
2% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Dec 18, 2002


14. TASMAN PHARMA

Tasman Pharma Inc has filed for 1 generic for Ketoconazole. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Tasman Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Nov 17, 2021


15. TEVA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
200MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 15, 1999
2%

(reference standard)

cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Apr 25, 2000


16. XIROMED

Xiromed Pharma Espana Sl has filed for 1 generic for Ketoconazole. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Xiromed.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2%

(reference standard)

aerosol, foam Prescription TOPICAL AB May 21, 2021