Tacrolimus Patent Expiration

Tacrolimus is Used for preventing organ rejection in transplant patients. It was first introduced by Astellas Pharma Us Inc in its drug Prograf on Apr 8, 1994. Other drugs containing Tacrolimus are Protopic, Astagraf Xl, Envarsus Xr. 20 different companies have introduced drugs containing Tacrolimus.


Tacrolimus Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Tacrolimus, 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
Astagraf Xl US6440458 Sustained release preparations Mar 25, 2019

(Expired)

Astellas
Astagraf Xl US6576259 Sustained release formulations containing tacrolimus Mar 25, 2019

(Expired)

Astellas
Astagraf Xl US6884433 Sustained release formulation containing tacrolimus Mar 25, 2019

(Expired)

Astellas
Astagraf Xl US8551522 Sustained-release formulation Mar 25, 2019

(Expired)

Astellas
Envarsus Xr US10166190 Stabilized tacrolimus composition May 30, 2028 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US10548880 Solid dispersions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US10864199 Tacrolimus for improved treatment of transplant patients May 30, 2028 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US11077096 Modified release compositions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US11110081 Tacrolimus for improved treatment of transplant patients May 30, 2028 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US11123331 Tacrolimus for improved treatment of transplant patients May 30, 2028 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US11419823 Stabilized tacrolimus composition May 30, 2028 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US7994214 Solid dispersions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8486993 Solid dispersions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8586084 Modified release compositions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8591946 Modified release compositions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8617599 Modified release compositions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8623410 Modified release compositions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8623411 Modified release compositions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8644239 Method and apparatus for allocating and processing sequences in communication system Aug 30, 2028 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8664239 Tacrolimus for improved treatment of transplant patients Aug 30, 2028 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8685998 Tacrolimus for improved treatment of transplant patients Aug 30, 2028 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8889185 Modified release compositions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US8889186 Modified release compositions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US9161907 Modified release compositions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US9549918 Stabilized tacrolimus composition May 30, 2028 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US9757362 Modified release compositions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Envarsus Xr US9763920 Solid dispersions comprising tacrolimus Aug 30, 2024 Veloxis Pharms Inc
Protopic US5665727 Use of 11,28-dioxa-4-azatricyclo[22.3.1.04,9 ]octacos-18-ene derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing them Sep 09, 2014

(Expired)

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Tacrolimus Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Tacrolimus. The first generic version for Tacrolimus was by Sandoz Inc and was approved on Aug 10, 2009. And the latest generic version is by Chengdu Suncadia Medicine Co Ltd and was approved on Jan 25, 2024.

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


1. ACCORD HLTHCARE

Accord Healthcare Inc has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Accord Hlthcare.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL BX Aug 31, 2011
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL BX Aug 31, 2011
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL BX Aug 31, 2011
0.1% ointment Prescription TOPICAL AB Jan 31, 2019
0.03% ointment Prescription TOPICAL AB Jan 31, 2019


2. MYLAN

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2010
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2010
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2010


3. BELCHER

Belcher Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Belcher.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2017
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2017
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2017


4. BIOCON PHARMA

Biocon Pharma Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Biocon Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 10, 2020
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 10, 2020
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 10, 2020


5. ENCUBE

Encube Ethicals Private Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Encube.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1% ointment Prescription TOPICAL AB Oct 10, 2023


6. DR REDDYS LABS LTD

Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Dr Reddys Labs Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB May 12, 2010
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB May 12, 2010
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB May 12, 2010


7. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 10, 2009
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 10, 2009
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 10, 2009


8. HANGZHOU ZHONGMEI

Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hangzhou Zhongmei.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 17, 2023
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 17, 2023
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 17, 2023


9. HOSPIRA

Hospira Inc has filed for 1 generic for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hospira.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 5MG BASE/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Aug 25, 2017


10. STRIDES PHARMA

Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. 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
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jul 22, 2014
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jul 22, 2014
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jul 22, 2014


11. FOUGERA PHARMS INC

Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Fougera Pharms Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.03% ointment Prescription TOPICAL AB Sep 9, 2014
0.1% ointment Prescription TOPICAL AB Sep 9, 2014


12. HERITAGE PHARMA AVET

Heritage Pharma Labs Inc Dba Avet Pharmaceuticals Labs Inc has filed for 1 generic for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Heritage Pharma Avet.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 1, 2010


13. ALKEM LABS LTD

Alkem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alkem Labs Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 12, 2020
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 12, 2020
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 12, 2020


14. CONCORD BIOTECH LTD

Concord Biotech Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Concord Biotech Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 10, 2020
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 10, 2020
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 10, 2020


15. PANACEA

Panacea Biotec Pharma Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Panacea.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2012
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2012
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 28, 2012


16. CHENGDU

Chengdu Suncadia Medicine Co Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Chengdu.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 5MG BASE capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Jan 25, 2024
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Jan 25, 2024
EQ 1MG BASE capsule, extended release Prescription ORAL AB Jan 25, 2024


17. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Tacrolimus. 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
0.1% ointment Prescription TOPICAL AB Apr 16, 2018
EQ 5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 10, 2020
EQ 0.5MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 10, 2020
EQ 1MG BASE capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 10, 2020
0.03% ointment Prescription TOPICAL AB Aug 16, 2023