Lovastatin Patent Expiration
Lovastatin is Used for decreasing A-beta production in patients at risk of or exhibiting symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. It was first introduced by Merck Research Laboratories Div Merck Co Inc
Lovastatin Patents
Given below is the list of patents protecting Lovastatin, 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 |
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| Altoprev | US6080778 | Methods for decreasing beta amyloid protein |
Mar 23, 2018
(Expired) | Covis |
| Altoprev | US5916595 | HMG co-reductase inhibitor |
Dec 12, 2017
(Expired) | Covis |
| Altoprev | US6485748 | Once daily pharmaceutical tablet having a unitary core |
Dec 12, 2017
(Expired) | Covis |
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Lovastatin Generic API Manufacturers
Several generic applications have been filed for Lovastatin. The first generic version for Lovastatin was by Epic Pharma Llc and was approved on Dec 17, 2001. And the latest generic version is by Lupin Ltd and was approved on Mar 14, 2008.
Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Lovastatin generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.
1. ACTAVIS ELIZABETH
Actavis Elizabeth Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lovastatin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Actavis Elizabeth.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 10MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
| 20MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
| 40MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Actavis Elizabeth'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 Actavis Elizabeth as present at those locations.
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2. AUROBINDO PHARMA USA
Aurobindo Pharma Usa Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lovastatin. 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 |
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| 10MG | tablet | Discontinued | ORAL | N/A | Dec 17, 2001 |
| 20MG | tablet | Discontinued | ORAL | N/A | Dec 17, 2001 |
| 40MG | tablet | Discontinued | ORAL | N/A | Dec 17, 2001 |
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.
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3. CARLSBAD
Carlsbad Technology Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lovastatin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Carlsbad.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 40MG
(reference standard) | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Jun 5, 2002 |
| 20MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Jun 5, 2002 |
| 10MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Jun 5, 2002 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Carlsbad'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 Carlsbad as present at those locations.
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4. CHARTWELL RX
Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lovastatin. 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 |
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| 20MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
| 40MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
| 10MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
5. COREPHARMA
Corepharma Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lovastatin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Corepharma.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 10MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Feb 28, 2007 |
| 40MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Feb 28, 2007 |
| 20MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Feb 28, 2007 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Corepharma'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 Corepharma as present at those locations.
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6. EPIC PHARMA LLC
Epic Pharma Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lovastatin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Epic Pharma Llc.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 40MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
| 10MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
| 20MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
7. LUPIN
Lupin Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lovastatin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lupin.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 20MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Nov 1, 2007 |
| 40MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Nov 1, 2007 |
| 10MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Mar 14, 2008 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Lupin'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 Lupin as present at those locations.
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8. SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lovastatin. 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 |
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| 40MG | tablet | Discontinued | ORAL | N/A | Apr 14, 2006 |
| 10MG | tablet | Discontinued | ORAL | N/A | Apr 14, 2006 |
| 20MG | tablet | Discontinued | ORAL | N/A | Apr 14, 2006 |
9. TEVA
Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Lovastatin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 40MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
| 20MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
| 10MG | tablet | Prescription | ORAL | AB | Dec 17, 2001 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Teva's manufacturing plants are situated in 6 countries - United States, India, Canada, Czech Republic, Ireland, Israel. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Teva as present at those locations.
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