Sumatriptan Patent Expiration

Sumatriptan is Used for managing acute migraine episodes. It was first introduced by Glaxosmithkline in its drug Imitrex on Aug 26, 1997. Another drug containing Sumatriptan is Tosymra. 7 different companies have introduced drugs containing Sumatriptan.


Sumatriptan Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Sumatriptan, 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
Tosymra US9211282 Formulations comprising triptan compounds Jul 19, 2031 Tonix Meds
Tosymra US10603305 Formulations comprising triptan compounds Jun 16, 2030 Tonix Meds
Tosymra US11337962 Formulations comprising triptan compounds Jun 16, 2030 Tonix Meds
Tosymra US9610280 Formulations comprising triptan compounds Jun 16, 2030 Tonix Meds
Tosymra US9974770 Formulations comprising triptan compounds Jun 16, 2030 Tonix Meds
Tosymra US8268791 Alkylglycoside compositions for drug administration May 09, 2026 Tonix Meds
Tosymra US8440631 Compositions for drug administration May 09, 2026 Tonix Meds
Tosymra US9283280 Compositions for drug administration May 09, 2026 Tonix Meds
Imitrex US5554639

(Pediatric)

Medicaments Mar 10, 2014

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Imitrex US5554639 Medicaments Sep 10, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Imitrex US5307953

(Pediatric)

Single dose dispenser having a piercing member Jun 02, 2013

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline
Imitrex US5307953 Single dose dispenser having a piercing member Dec 02, 2012

(Expired)

Glaxosmithkline



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 Sumatriptan's patents.

Given below is the list recent legal activities going on the following patents of Sumatriptan.

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Applicant Has Filed a Verified Statement of Small Entity Status in Compliance with 37 CFR 1.27 14 May, 2024 US10603305
Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) 07 May, 2024 US9974770
Email Notification 07 May, 2024 US9974770
Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) 25 Apr, 2024 US11337962
Email Notification 25 Apr, 2024 US11337962
Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) 24 Apr, 2024 US9610280
Email Notification 24 Apr, 2024 US10603305
Email Notification 24 Apr, 2024 US9610280
Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) 24 Apr, 2024 US9211282
Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) 24 Apr, 2024 US10603305


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Sumatriptan Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Sumatriptan. The first generic version for Sumatriptan was by Lannett Co Inc and was approved on Feb 19, 2016. And the latest generic version is by Cipla Ltd and was approved on Feb 22, 2021.

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


1. ADAPTIS

Adaptis Pharma Private Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Sumatriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Adaptis.

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

spray Prescription NASAL AB Feb 17, 2021





2. CIPLA

Cipla Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Sumatriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cipla.

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

spray Prescription NASAL AB Feb 22, 2021


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
Bengaluru Cipla Limited
Bangalore Cipla Ltd.
Vasco Da Gama Cipla Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar Cipla Limited
Mumbai Cipla Limited
Raigad Cipla Limited
Kurkumbh Village, Dist. Pune Cipla, Ltd.





3. LANNETT CO INC

Lannett Co Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Sumatriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lannett Co Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG/SPRAY

spray Prescription NASAL AB Feb 19, 2016
20MG/SPRAY

spray Prescription NASAL AB Feb 19, 2016





4. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Sumatriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Padagis Israel.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG/SPRAY

spray Prescription NASAL AB Sep 21, 2020
20MG/SPRAY

spray Prescription NASAL AB Sep 21, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Padagis Israel's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - Israel. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Padagis Israel as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
Israel
Yerucham Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.





5. PERRIGO UK FINCO

Perrigo Uk Finco Ltd Partnership has filed for 1 generic for Sumatriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Perrigo Uk Finco.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG/SPRAY

spray Prescription NASAL AB Sep 21, 2020