Lamivudine Patent Expiration

Lamivudine is Used for treating hepatitis B infection. It was first introduced by Viiv Healthcare Co in its drug Epivir on Nov 17, 1995. Another drug containing Lamivudine is Epivir-Hbv. 18 different companies have introduced drugs containing Lamivudine.


Lamivudine Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Lamivudine, 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
Epivir US6004968

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical compositions containing lamivudine Sep 20, 2018

(Expired)

Viiv Hlthcare
Epivir-hbv US6004968

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical compositions containing lamivudine Sep 20, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Epivir US6004968 Pharmaceutical compositions containing lamivudine Mar 20, 2018

(Expired)

Viiv Hlthcare
Epivir-hbv US6004968 Pharmaceutical compositions containing lamivudine Mar 20, 2018

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Epivir US5905082

(Pediatric)

Crystalline oxathiolane derivatives Nov 18, 2016

(Expired)

Viiv Hlthcare
Epivir-hbv US5905082

(Pediatric)

Crystalline oxathiolane derivatives Nov 18, 2016

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Epivir US5905082 Crystalline oxathiolane derivatives May 18, 2016

(Expired)

Viiv Hlthcare
Epivir US5905082 Crystalline oxathiolane derivatives May 18, 2016

(Expired)

Viiv Hlthcare
Epivir-hbv US5905082 Crystalline oxathiolane derivatives May 18, 2016

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Epivir-hbv USRE39155

(Pediatric)

Use of 1,3-oxathiolane nucleoside analogues in the treatment of hepatitis B Jan 02, 2014

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Epivir-hbv USRE39155 Use of 1,3-oxathiolane nucleoside analogues in the treatment of hepatitis B Jul 02, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline



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Lamivudine Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Lamivudine. The first generic version for Lamivudine was by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd and was approved on Nov 17, 2011. And the latest generic version is by Hetero Labs Ltd Unit Iii and was approved on Oct 6, 2023.

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


1. ANNORA

Annora Pharma Private Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Lamivudine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Annora.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 21, 2019


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Annora's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Annora as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Hyderabad Annora Pharma Private Limited





2. APOTEX

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 2, 2011
300MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 2, 2011
100MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 2, 2014


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Apotex's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - United States, Canada, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Apotex as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Weston Apotex Corp.
Canada
Brantford Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
Winnipeg Apotex Fermentation Inc.
Etobicoke Apotex, Inc.
North York Apotex Inc.
Richmond Hill Apotex Inc.
Toronto Apotex Inc.
India
Bangalore Apotex Research Private Limited - Bioequivalence Centre
Bengaluru Apotex Research Private Limited
Bangalore Apotex Pharmachem India Pvt Ltd.





3. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lamivudine. 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
300MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Nov 21, 2016
150MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Nov 21, 2016
10MG/ML

solution Prescription ORAL AA Nov 21, 2016


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Lamivudine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 17, 2011
300MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 17, 2011


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Aurobindo Pharma Ltd as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Medchal Aurobindo Pharma Ltd





5. AUROBINDO PHARMA USA

Aurobindo Pharma Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Lamivudine. 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
100MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 31, 2014


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Aurobindo Pharma Usa's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Aurobindo Pharma Usa as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
East Windsor Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc





6. BRECKENRIDGE

Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc has filed for 1 generic for Lamivudine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Breckenridge.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Nov 21, 2016


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Breckenridge's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Breckenridge as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Boca Raton Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Berlin Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc





7. CHARTWELL MOLECULAR

Chartwell Molecular Holdings Llc has filed for 1 generic for Lamivudine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Chartwell Molecular.

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

solution Prescription ORAL AA Oct 31, 2014





8. CIPLA

Cipla Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Lamivudine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cipla.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 3, 2017
300MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 3, 2017


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Cipla's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Cipla as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Bengaluru Cipla Limited
Bangalore Cipla Ltd.
Vasco Da Gama Cipla Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar Cipla Limited
Mumbai Cipla Limited
Raigad Cipla Limited
Kurkumbh Village, Dist. Pune Cipla, Ltd.





9. HETERO LABS LTD III

Hetero Labs Ltd Unit Iii has filed for 1 generic for Lamivudine. 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
10MG/ML

solution Prescription ORAL AA Oct 6, 2023





10. HETERO LABS LTD V

Hetero Labs Ltd Unit V has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lamivudine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hetero Labs Ltd V.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 2, 2014
150MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 6, 2014
300MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 6, 2014





11. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Lamivudine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lupin Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 18, 2014
300MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 18, 2014


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Lupin Ltd's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Lupin Ltd as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Aurangabad Lupin Ltd.





12. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 1, 2019
300MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 1, 2019





13. MYLAN LABS LTD

Mylan Laboratories Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Lamivudine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan Labs Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 5, 2019
150MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 5, 2019





14. NATCO

Natco Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Lamivudine. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Natco.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
150MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 4, 2016
300MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 4, 2016


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Natco's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - United Kingdom, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Natco as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United Kingdom
Buckingham Natco Foods Ltd
Hayes Natco Cash and Carry
India
Hyderabad NATCO PHARMA LTD
Paravada Natco Pharma Limited
Hyderabad Natco Pharma Limited
Chennai NATCO Pharma Limited Chemical Division Chennai
Rangareddy District Natco Pharma Ltd. - Chemical Division
Rangareddy NATCO Pharma Limited





15. STRIDES PHARMA

Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Lamivudine. 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
300MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 19, 2018
150MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 19, 2018


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
East Brunswick Strides Pharma Inc.
Chestnut Ridge Strides Pharma, Inc.
India
Bangalore Strides Pharma Science Limited
Puducherry Strides Pharma Science Limited





16. UPSHER SMITH LABS

Upsher Smith Laboratories Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Lamivudine. 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
150MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Nov 21, 2016
300MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Nov 21, 2016





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