Propofol Patent Expiration

Propofol is Used for preventing microbial growth, administering over a longer period, and inducing anesthesia. It was first introduced by Fresenius Kabi Usa Llc in its drug Diprivan on Oct 2, 1989. 11 different companies have introduced drugs containing Propofol.


Propofol Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Propofol, along with the drug name that holds that patent and the company name owning that drug.

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Drug Used in Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Drug Owner
Diprivan US8476010

(Pediatric)

Propofol formulations with non-reactive container closures Jun 01, 2025

(Expired)

Fresenius Kabi Usa
Diprivan US8476010 Propofol formulations with non-reactive container closures Dec 01, 2024

(Expired)

Fresenius Kabi Usa
Diprivan US5714520

(Pediatric)

Propofol compostion containing edetate Sep 22, 2015

(Expired)

Fresenius Kabi Usa
Diprivan US5731355

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical compositions of propofol and edetate Sep 22, 2015

(Expired)

Fresenius Kabi Usa
Diprivan US5731356

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical compositions of propofol and edetate Sep 22, 2015

(Expired)

Fresenius Kabi Usa
Diprivan US5908869

(Pediatric)

Propofol compositions containing edetate Sep 22, 2015

(Expired)

Fresenius Kabi Usa
Diprivan US5714520 Propofol compostion containing edetate Mar 22, 2015

(Expired)

Fresenius Kabi Usa
Diprivan US5731355 Pharmaceutical compositions of propofol and edetate Mar 22, 2015

(Expired)

Fresenius Kabi Usa
Diprivan US5731356 Pharmaceutical compositions of propofol and edetate Mar 22, 2015

(Expired)

Fresenius Kabi Usa
Diprivan US5908869 Propofol compositions containing edetate Mar 22, 2015

(Expired)

Fresenius Kabi Usa



About Veterinary Propofol

Propofol is used in drugs marketed by 3 different companies: Zoetis Inc, Parnell Technologies Pty Ltd, Ivaoes Animal Health.

Other drugs containing Propofol are: Propoclear , Propofolvet multidose , Propoflo, propoflo 28 , Rapanofal

Veterinary Propofol Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Propofol, along with the drug name that holds that patent and the company owning that drug.

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Drug Used In Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Expiry Drug Owner
PropoClear US7550155 02 Oct, 2023 ZOETIS INC.

Propofol Petitions

Details of Propofol's suitability petitions are listed below.

Petitioner Action Date of Action Description
Veterinary Research Associates, Inc. Denied 05 Nov, 1999 Propofol generic differs in concentration, dosage form, and inactive ingredients from the pioneer product.
IVX Animal Health, Inc. Denied 26 Mar, 1999 Propofol generic differs in concentration and the addition of a preservative from the pioneer product.

Propofol's Family Patents

Family Patents

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Propofol Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Propofol. The first generic version for Propofol was by Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc and was approved on Jan 4, 1999. And the latest generic version is by Amneal Eu Ltd and was approved on Aug 15, 2024.

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