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Megestrol Acetate Patent Expiration

Megestrol Acetate is Used for treating anorexia, cachexia, or unexplained significant weight loss in AIDS patients. It was first introduced by Bristol Myers Squibb in its drug Megace on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. Another drug containing Megestrol Acetate is Megace Es. 12 different companies have introduced drugs containing Megestrol Acetate.


Megestrol Acetate Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Megestrol Acetate, 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
Megace Es US7101576 Nanoparticulate megestrol formulations Apr 22, 2024

(Expired)

 Endo Operations
Megace Es US9040088 Nanoparticulate megestrol formulations Apr 22, 2024

(Expired)

 Endo Operations
Megace Es US9101540 Nanoparticulate megestrol formulations Apr 22, 2024

(Expired)

 Endo Operations
Megace Es US9101549 Nanoparticulate megestrol formulations Apr 22, 2024

(Expired)

 Endo Operations
Megace Es US9107827 Nanoparticulate megestrol formulations Apr 22, 2024

(Expired)

 Endo Operations
Megace Es US6592903 Nanoparticulate dispersions comprising a synergistic combination of a polymeric surface stabilizer and dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate Sep 21, 2020

(Expired)

 Endo Operations



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Megestrol Acetate Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Megestrol Acetate. The first generic version for Megestrol Acetate was by Usl Pharma Inc and was approved on Oct 2, 1987. And the latest generic version is by Chartwell Life Molecules Llc and was approved on Dec 1, 2017.

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


1. BARR

Barr Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Megestrol Acetate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Barr.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 1995
20MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 16, 1996


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Barr's manufacturing plants are situated in 4 countries - Mexico, Singapore, United States, Philippines. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Barr as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
Mexico
Aldama Barra La Coma, S. De R.L
Singapore
Singapore Barramundi Asia Pte Ltd
United States
Memphis Barrett Distribution Centers
Franklin Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc.
Arecibo Barreto Dairy, Inc.
Greenwood Barr Enterprises, Inc.
Commerce Barreras Meat Co
Newton Barrett Technology, LLC
Somerset Barrett Distribution Centers Inc
Hereford Barrett and Crofoot, LLP
Buffalo Barrel and Brine Inc
Barrett Barrett Farm Supply, Inc.
Randolph Barrett Farm
Lake Barrington Barrington Ventures, Ltd
Curtis Bay Barrett Distribution Center
Belvidere Barred Woods, LLC
Live Oak Barrington Dairy Farm
Forest Barr Laboratories Inc.
Brainerd Barrett Ag Service, Inc.
Paso Robles Barreto Cellars
Swartz Creek Barrett Donut Mixes, Inc..
Hereford Barrett and Crofoot Feedyard, West
Davie Barrier Technologies LLC
Englewood Barrett E. Cowan, MD
Harrison Barrington Chemical Corporation
Madison Barriques Holding Company, LLC
Dillon Barretts Minerals Inc
Machipongo Barrier Island Seafood
Montezuma Barrington Dairies
Lee Barrington Coffee Roasting Company, Inc.
Philippines
Bulacan Barrio Fiesta Manufacturing Corporation





2. CHARTWELL

Chartwell Life Molecules Llc has filed for 1 generic for Megestrol Acetate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Chartwell.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
125MG/ML

suspension Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 1, 2017


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Chartwell'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 Chartwell as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Richboro Chartwells Division of Compass Group / Commodities Locker
Congers Chartwell Life Sciences LLC
Congers Chartwell Pharmaceuticals LLC
Carmel Chartwell Pharmaceuticals Carmel LLC
West Caldwell Chartwell Pharmaceuticals West Caldwell LLC





3. HIKMA

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Megestrol Acetate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hikma.

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

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 29, 1995
40MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 29, 1995
40MG/ML

suspension Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 9, 2017


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. NOVITIUM PHARMA

Novitium Pharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Megestrol Acetate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Novitium Pharma.

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

suspension Prescription ORAL AB Feb 16, 2006


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Novitium Pharma'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 Novitium Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
East Windsor Novitium Pharma LLC





5. STRIDES PHARMA

Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Megestrol Acetate. 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
40MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 8, 1988
20MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 8, 1988
40MG/ML

(reference standard)

suspension Prescription ORAL AB Jul 25, 2001


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





6. TEVA

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Megestrol Acetate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva.

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

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Feb 27, 1998


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.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Malvern Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Miami Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R & D, Inc.
Horsham Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D
Fort Dodge TEVA Animal Health Inc
India
Gajraula, Amroha Teva API India Private Ltd.
Bhind Teva API India Ltd- Malanpur
Canada
Scarborough Teva Canada Limited
Markham Teva Canada Limited
Stouffville Teva Canada Limited
Czech Republic
Opava Teva Czech Industries s.r.o.
Ireland
Dundalk Teva Laboratories Ireland Ltd
Israel
Kiryat-Shmona TEVA Medical Ltd.





7. TEVA PHARMS

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 1 generic for Megestrol Acetate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva Pharms.

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

suspension Discontinued ORAL N/A May 5, 2003





8. TWI PHARMS

Twi Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Megestrol Acetate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Twi Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
125MG/ML

suspension Prescription ORAL AB Aug 27, 2014





9. USL PHARMA

Usl Pharma Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Megestrol Acetate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Usl Pharma.

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

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 2, 1987
40MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 2, 1987





10. XTTRIUM LABS INC

Xttrium Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Megestrol Acetate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Xttrium Labs Inc.

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

suspension Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 1, 2004