Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride Patent Expiration

Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride is used for treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) It was first introduced by Abbvie Inc in its drug Fetzima on Jul 25, 2013. 5 different companies have introduced drugs containing Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride.


Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride, 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
Fetzima US8865937 Crystalline forms of (1S,2R)-2-(amino methyl)-N,N-diethyl-1-phenyl cyclopropane carboxamide May 23, 2032 Abbvie
Fetzima US8481598 Stable dosage forms of levomilnacipran Mar 02, 2031 Abbvie
Fetzima USRE43879 Use of the dextrogyral enantiomer of milnacipran for the preparation of a drug Jan 11, 2026 Abbvie



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Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride. The first generic version for Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride was by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Co Gmbh and was approved on Feb 4, 2019. And the latest generic version is by Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc and was approved on Mar 20, 2023.

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


1. AMNEAL PHARMS CO

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Co Gmbh has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Amneal Pharms Co.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 20MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 4, 2019
EQ 120MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 4, 2019
EQ 80MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 4, 2019
EQ 40MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 4, 2019





2. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride. 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
EQ 120MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 6, 2023
EQ 20MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 6, 2023
EQ 40MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 6, 2023
EQ 80MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 6, 2023


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





3. HIKMA

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hikma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 20MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 5, 2020
EQ 40MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 5, 2020
EQ 80MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 5, 2020
EQ 120MG BASE

capsule, extended release Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 5, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Eatontown Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Cherry Hill Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Dayton Hikma Injectables USA Inc
Carlsbad Hikma Cali Inc. DBA Leucadia Pharmaceuticals
Portugal
Terrugem Snt Hikma Farmaceutica, (Portugal) S.A.
Jordan
Amman Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC





4. PRINSTON INC

Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Prinston Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 20MG BASE

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Mar 20, 2023
EQ 120MG BASE

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Mar 20, 2023
EQ 80MG BASE

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Mar 20, 2023
EQ 40MG BASE

capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Mar 20, 2023