Tazarotene Patent Expiration

Tazarotene is Used for treating acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age or older. It was first introduced by Allergan Inc in its drug Tazorac on Jun 13, 1997. Other drugs containing Tazarotene are Arazlo, Fabior, Avage. 8 different companies have introduced drugs containing Tazarotene.


Tazarotene Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Tazarotene, 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
Arazlo US11311482 Topical compositions and methods for treating skin diseases May 11, 2038 Bausch
Arazlo US11679116 Topical compositions and methods for treating psoriasis Jun 06, 2036 Bausch
Arazlo US6517847 Topical gel delivery system Aug 03, 2020

(Expired)

Bausch
Fabior US10568859 Topical foam composition Feb 24, 2030 Mayne Pharma
Fabior US10688071 Topical foam composition Feb 24, 2030 Mayne Pharma
Fabior US8808716 Topical foam composition Feb 24, 2030 Mayne Pharma
Tazorac US5914334 Stable gel formulation for topical treatment of skin conditions Jun 07, 2014

(Expired)

Allergan
Tazorac US6258830 Stable gel formulation for topical treatment of skin conditions Jun 07, 2014

(Expired)

Allergan


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Tazarotene Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Tazarotene. The first generic version for Tazarotene was by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc and was approved on Apr 3, 2017. And the latest generic version is by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on Apr 25, 2023.

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


1. TARO

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Tazarotene. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Taro.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1% cream Prescription TOPICAL AB Apr 3, 2017


2. COSETTE

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.1% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Sep 13, 2022
0.05% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Sep 13, 2022


3. FOUGERA PHARMS INC

Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Tazarotene. 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
0.1% cream Discontinued TOPICAL N/A Jan 28, 2019


4. SOLARIS PHARMA CORP

Solaris Pharma Corp has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Tazarotene. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Solaris Pharma Corp.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.05% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Mar 20, 2023
0.1% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Mar 20, 2023


5. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Tazarotene. 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
0.1% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Apr 25, 2023
0.05% gel Prescription TOPICAL AB Apr 25, 2023