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 Meloxicam's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Meloxicam's Patents
Given below is the list recent legal activities going on the following patents of Meloxicam.
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Meloxicam Generic API Manufacturers
Several generic applications have been filed for Meloxicam. The first generic version for Meloxicam was by Roxane Laboratories Inc and was approved on Jul 19, 2006. And the latest generic version is by Ascent Pharmaceuticals Inc and was approved on Jun 7, 2023.
Given below is the list of companies who have filed for
Meloxicam generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.
1. AIPING PHARM INC
Aiping Pharmaceutical Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Aiping Pharm Inc.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 19, 2006
2. ANDA REPOSITORY
Anda Repository Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Anda Repository.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
3. ASCENT PHARMS INC
Ascent Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Ascent Pharms Inc.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jun 7, 2023
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jun 7, 2023
4. AUROBINDO PHARMA
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. 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
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Oct 2, 2006
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Oct 2, 2006
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
Polepally, Mahaboob Nagar
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Medchal
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Sangareddy
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Bachupally
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
United States
East Windsor
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc
5. CHARTWELL RX
Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. 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
7.5MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
6. CIPLA
Cipla Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Cipla.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 19, 2006
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
Vasco Da Gama
Cipla Limited
Raigad
Cipla Limited
Mumbai
Cipla Limited
Bengaluru
Cipla Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar
Cipla Limited
Bangalore
Cipla Ltd.
Kurkumbh Village, Dist. Pune
Cipla, Ltd.
7. COREPHARMA
Corepharma Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Corepharma.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 20, 2006
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 20, 2006
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.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
Middlesex
CorePharma, LLC
8. CR DOUBLE CRANE
China Resources Double Crane Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Cr Double Crane.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
15MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Dec 14, 2006
7.5MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Dec 14, 2006
9. DR REDDYS LABS INC
Dr Reddys Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Dr Reddys Labs Inc.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 25, 2006
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 25, 2006
10. ESJAY PHARMA
Esjay Pharma Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Esjay Pharma.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
May 13, 2009
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
May 13, 2009
11. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Glenmark Pharms Ltd.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 19, 2006
12. IMPAX LABS INC
Impax Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Impax Labs Inc.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
13. LUPIN LTD
Lupin Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. 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
5MG
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jun 1, 2020
10MG
(reference standard)
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jun 1, 2020
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.
14. LUPIN PHARMS
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Lupin Pharms.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 19, 2006
15. MYLAN
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Mylan.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 20, 2006
15MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 20, 2006
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Mylan's manufacturing plants are situated in 4 countries - United States, India, Canada, Ireland. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Mylan as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
Rockford
Mylan Institutional, Inc.
Santa Barbara
Mylandon LLC dba Debbie s Delights Santa Barbara Baking Co.
San Carlos
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Morgantown
MYLAN CONSUMER HEALTHCARE Inc.
Morgantown
Mylan Specialty, L.P.
Saint Albans
Mylan Technologies, Inc.
Greensboro
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
India
Hyderabad
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Sarigam
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Bangalore
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Anekal Taluk, Bangalore
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Sinnar
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Hosur
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Aurangabad
Mylan Laboratories Limited (FDF-2)
Canada
Etobicoke
Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC
Ireland
Inverin
Mylan Teoranta
16. NATCO PHARMA
Natco Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Natco Pharma.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Natco Pharma'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 Natco Pharma as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
India
Hyderabad
Natco Pharma Limited
Paravada
Natco Pharma Limited
Rangareddy District
Natco Pharma Ltd. - Chemical Division
Hyderabad
NATCO PHARMA LTD
Chennai
NATCO Pharma Limited Chemical Division Chennai
Rangareddy
NATCO Pharma Limited
17. NOVITIUM PHARMA
Novitium Pharma Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. 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
10MG
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Mar 9, 2021
5MG
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Mar 9, 2021
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
18. PURACAP PHARM
Puracap Pharmaceutical Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Puracap Pharm.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jul 19, 2006
19. ROXANE
Roxane Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Roxane.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
15MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
7.5MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
20. SUN PHARM INDS INC
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Sun Pharm Inds Inc.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
21. TARO
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Taro.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Nov 7, 2006
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Nov 7, 2006
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Taro's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - United States, Israel, Canada. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Taro as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
Honolulu
Taro Delight, LLC
Hawthorne
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Israel
Haifa
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.
Canada
Brampton
Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.
22. UNICHEM
Unichem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Unichem.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Dec 20, 2006
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Dec 20, 2006
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Unichem'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 Unichem as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
India
Ghaziabad
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
Mumbai
Unichem Laboratories Limited
Kolhapur
Unichem Laboratories Limited
Pilerne Bardez
Unichem Laboratories Limited
Pithampur
Unichem Laboratories Limited
District Raigad
Unichem Laboratories Ltd
United States
Hasbrouck Heights
Unichem Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
East Brunswick
Unichem Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
23. YABAO PHARM
Yabao Pharmaceutical Co Ltd Beijing has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Yabao Pharm.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
7.5MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
15MG
tablet
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 19, 2006
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Yabao Pharm's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - China. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Yabao Pharm as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
China
Tongzhou
Yabao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Beijing
Yuncheng
Yabao Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd
24. YUNG SHIN PHARM
Yung Shin Pharmaceutical Industrial Co Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Yung Shin Pharm.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
15MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Dec 7, 2006
7.5MG
tablet
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Dec 7, 2006
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Yung Shin Pharm's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - China, Taiwan. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Yung Shin Pharm as present at those locations.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Meloxicam. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Zydus Pharms Usa.