Rivastigmine Tartrate Patent Expiration

Rivastigmine Tartrate is Used for managing symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia. It was first introduced by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp in its drug Exelon on Apr 21, 2000. 11 different companies have introduced drugs containing Rivastigmine Tartrate.


Rivastigmine Tartrate Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Rivastigmine Tartrate, 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
Exelon US4948807 Phenyl carbamates Aug 14, 2012

(Expired)

Novartis
Exelon US5602176 Phenyl carbamate Feb 11, 2014

(Expired)

Novartis



Rivastigmine Tartrate Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Rivastigmine Tartrate. The first generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate was by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and was approved on Oct 22, 2007. And the latest generic version is by Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc and was approved on Sep 28, 2017.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Rivastigmine Tartrate generic.


1. ALEMBIC PHARMS LTD

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 6MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 12, 2012
EQ 4.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 12, 2012
EQ 3MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 12, 2012
EQ 1.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 12, 2012


2. APOTEX INC

Apotex Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 3MG BASE capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 16, 2013
EQ 1.5MG BASE capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 16, 2013
EQ 4.5MG BASE capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 16, 2013
EQ 6MG BASE capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A May 16, 2013


3. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate. 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
EQ 1.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 25, 2016
EQ 6MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 25, 2016
EQ 4.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 25, 2016
EQ 3MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 25, 2016


4. CADILA PHARMS LTD

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cadila Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 4.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 13, 2017
EQ 1.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 13, 2017
EQ 3MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 13, 2017
EQ 6MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Feb 13, 2017


5. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate. 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
EQ 1.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2017
EQ 3MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2017
EQ 4.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2017
EQ 6MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2017


6. DR REDDYS LABS INC

Dr Reddys Laboratories Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate. 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
EQ 3MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 31, 2007
EQ 1.5MG BASE

(reference standard)

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 31, 2007
EQ 4.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 31, 2007
EQ 6MG BASE

(reference standard)

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 31, 2007


7. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Macleods Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 1.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 22, 2014
EQ 6MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 22, 2014
EQ 4.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 22, 2014
EQ 3MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 22, 2014


8. ORBION PHARMS

Orbion Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Orbion Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 1.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 10, 2015
EQ 4.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 10, 2015
EQ 3MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 10, 2015
EQ 6MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jun 10, 2015


9. SUN PHARM

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharm.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 6MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 22, 2007
EQ 4.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 22, 2007
EQ 3MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 22, 2007
EQ 1.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 22, 2007


10. WATSON LABS

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Rivastigmine Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Watson Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 6MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 8, 2008
EQ 4.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 8, 2008
EQ 3MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 8, 2008
EQ 1.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 8, 2008