Testosterone Patent Expiration

Testosterone was first introduced by Alza Corp in its drug Testoderm on Oct 12, 1993. Other drugs containing Testosterone are Striant, Androgel, Testim, Fortesta, Vogelxo, Testosterone, Natesto, Axiron, Androderm, Testoderm Tts. 24 different companies have introduced drugs containing Testosterone.


Testosterone Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Testosterone, 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
Androgel US6503894 Pharmaceutical composition and method for treating hypogonadism Aug 30, 2020

(Expired)

Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US6503894

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical composition and method for treating hypogonadism Mar 01, 2021

(Expired)

Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US6503894

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical composition and method for treating hypogonadism Mar 02, 2021

(Expired)

Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US8446138 Stability compensation circuit and DC-DC converter including the same Oct 12, 2026 Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US8466136 Testosterone gel and method of use Oct 12, 2026 Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US8466137 Testosterone gel and method of use Oct 12, 2026 Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US8466138 Testosterone gel and method of use Oct 12, 2026 Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US8486925 Testosterone gel and method of use Oct 12, 2026 Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US8729057 Testosterone gel and method of use Oct 12, 2026 Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US8741881 Testosterone gel and method of use Oct 12, 2026 Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US8754070 Testosterone gel and method of use Oct 12, 2026 Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US8759329 Testosterone gel and method of use Oct 12, 2026 Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US9125816 Pharmaceutical composition and method for treating hypogonadism Aug 30, 2020

(Expired)

Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US9125816

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical composition and method for treating hypogonadism Mar 02, 2021

(Expired)

Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US9132089 Pharmaceutical composition and method for treating hypogonadism Aug 30, 2020

(Expired)

Besins Hlthcare
Androgel US9132089

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical composition and method for treating hypogonadism Mar 02, 2021

(Expired)

Besins Hlthcare
Axiron US6299900 Dermal penetration enhancers and drug delivery systems involving same Feb 19, 2017

(Expired)

Eli Lilly And Co
Axiron US6818226 Dermal penetration enhancers and drug delivery systems involving same Feb 19, 2017

(Expired)

Eli Lilly And Co
Axiron US6923983 Transdermal delivery of hormones Feb 19, 2017

(Expired)

Eli Lilly And Co
Axiron US8071075 Dermal penetration enhancers and drug delivery systems involving the same Feb 19, 2017

(Expired)

Eli Lilly And Co
Axiron US8419307 Spreading implement Feb 26, 2027 Eli Lilly And Co
Axiron US8435944 Method and composition for transdermal drug delivery Sep 27, 2027 Eli Lilly And Co
Axiron US8784878 Transdermal delivery rate control using amorphous pharmaceutical compositions Jul 13, 2023

(Expired)

Eli Lilly And Co
Axiron US8807861 Spreading implement Feb 26, 2027 Eli Lilly And Co
Axiron US8993520 Method and composition for transdermal drug delivery Jun 02, 2026 Eli Lilly And Co
Axiron US9180194 Method and composition for transdermal drug delivery Jun 02, 2026 Eli Lilly And Co
Axiron US9289586 Spreading implement Feb 26, 2027 Eli Lilly And Co
Fortesta US6319913 Penetration enhancing and irritation reducing systems Nov 09, 2018

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Fortesta US6579865 Penetration enhancing and irritation reducing systems Nov 09, 2018

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Natesto US11090312 Methods of treating hypogonadism with transnasal testerosterone bio-adhesive gel formulations in male with allergic rhinitis, and methods for preventing an allergic rhinitis event Mar 17, 2034 Acerus
Natesto US8574622 Controlled release delivery system for nasal applications Feb 04, 2024

(Expired)

Acerus
Natesto US8784869 Controlled release delivery system for nasal applications and methods of treatment Feb 04, 2024

(Expired)

Acerus
Natesto US8784882 Controlled release delivery system for nasal applications and method of treatment Feb 04, 2024

(Expired)

Acerus
Natesto US8877230 Controlled release delivery system for nasal applications Feb 04, 2024

(Expired)

Acerus
Striant US6248358 Bioadhesive progressive hydration tablets and methods of making and using the same Aug 23, 2019

(Expired)

Auxilium Pharms Llc
Testim US7320968 Pharmaceutical composition Jan 18, 2025 Endo Operations
Testim US7608605 Pharmaceutical composition Apr 21, 2023

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Testim US7608606 Pharmaceutical composition Apr 21, 2023

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Testim US7608607 Pharmaceutical composition Apr 21, 2023

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Testim US7608608 Pharmaceutical composition Apr 21, 2023

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Testim US7608609 Pharmaceutical composition Apr 21, 2023

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Testim US7608610 Pharmaceutical composition Apr 21, 2023

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Testim US7935690 Pharmaceutical composition Apr 21, 2023

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Testim US8063029 Pharmaceutical composition Apr 21, 2023

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Testim US8178518 Pharmaceutical composition Apr 21, 2023

(Expired)

Endo Operations
Testoderm US5840327 Transdermal drug delivery device having enhanced adhesion Aug 15, 2016

(Expired)

Alza
Testoderm Tts US6348210 Methods for transdermal drug administration Nov 10, 2019

(Expired)

Alza
Vogelxo US8785426 Testosterone gel compositions and related methods Feb 11, 2034 Upsher Smith Labs
Vogelxo US9295675 Testosterone gel compositions and related methods Feb 11, 2034 Upsher Smith Labs
Vogelxo US9622340 Flexible circuit board and method for manufacturing same Feb 11, 2034 Upsher Smith Labs
Vogelxo US9662340 Testosterone gel compositions and related methods Feb 11, 2034 Upsher Smith Labs


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 Testosterone's patents.

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

Event Date Patent/Publication
Patent litigations
Expire Patent 17 Jun, 2024 US8178518(Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 12 Jun, 2024 US9662340
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 01 Jan, 2024 US8178518(Litigated)
Expire Patent 25 Dec, 2023 US8063029(Litigated)
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 10 Jul, 2023 US8063029(Litigated)
Expire Patent 05 Jun, 2023 US7935690(Litigated)
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 19 Dec, 2022 US7935690(Litigated)
Expire Patent 29 Nov, 2021 US7608606(Litigated)
Expire Patent 29 Nov, 2021 US7608605(Litigated)
Expire Patent 29 Nov, 2021 US7608607(Litigated)



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Testosterone Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Testosterone. The first generic version for Testosterone was by Endo Operations Ltd and was approved on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. And the latest generic version is by Encube Ethicals Private Ltd and was approved on Feb 9, 2024.

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


1. ENCUBE

Encube Ethicals Private Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Testosterone. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Encube.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.62% (20.25MG/1.25GM ACTUATION) gel, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB Apr 10, 2019
30MG/1.5ML ACTUATION solution, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AT Jan 11, 2021
50MG/5GM PACKET gel Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB1 Nov 9, 2021
12.5MG/1.25GM ACTUATION gel, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB1 Feb 9, 2024


2. DR REDDYS

Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Testosterone. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Dr Reddys.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
100MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jul 7, 1983


3. ACTAVIS LABS UT INC

Actavis Laboratories Ut Inc has filed for 8 different strengths of generic version for Testosterone. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Actavis Labs Ut Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
25MG/2.5GM PACKET gel Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB1 Jan 27, 2006
50MG/5GM PACKET gel Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB2 Sep 18, 2017
12.5MG/1.25GM ACTUATION

(reference standard)

gel, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB1 Mar 9, 2015
10MG/0.5GM ACTUATION

(reference standard)

gel, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL N/A Aug 5, 2015
30MG/1.5ML ACTUATION solution, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AT Aug 7, 2017
1.62% (20.25MG/1.25GM ACTUATION) gel, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB Apr 10, 2019
1.62% (20.25MG/1.25GM PACKET) gel Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB2 Jul 17, 2020
1.62% (40.5MG/2.5GM PACKET) gel Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB2 Jul 17, 2020


4. CIPLA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
30MG/1.5ML ACTUATION solution, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AT Jan 29, 2018


5. AMNEAL

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 1 generic for Testosterone. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Amneal.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.62% (20.25MG/1.25GM ACTUATION) gel, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB Apr 10, 2019


6. WATSON LABS

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Testosterone. 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
25MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A May 10, 1983
50MG/ML injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Aug 23, 1983


7. LUPIN LTD

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
30MG/1.5ML ACTUATION solution, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AT Oct 23, 2017


8. LUPIN

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.62% (20.25MG/1.25GM ACTUATION) gel, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB Apr 10, 2019


9. TWI PHARMS

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.62% (20.25MG/1.25GM ACTUATION) gel, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB Sep 23, 2019
30MG/1.5ML ACTUATION solution, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AT Sep 3, 2021


10. XIROMED

Xiromed Pharma Espana Sl has filed for 1 generic for Testosterone. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Xiromed.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.62% (20.25MG/1.25GM ACTUATION) gel, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB Apr 16, 2020


11. STRIDES PHARMA

Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Testosterone. 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
50MG/5GM PACKET gel Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB1 May 23, 2007
25MG/2.5GM PACKET gel Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB1 May 23, 2007


12. ENDO OPERATIONS

Endo Operations Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Testosterone. This 75mg version comes by the name TESTOPEL. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Endo Operations.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
75MG

(reference standard)

pellet Prescription IMPLANTATION N/A Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982


13. ALEMBIC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.62% (20.25MG/1.25GM ACTUATION) gel, metered Discontinued TRANSDERMAL N/A Mar 3, 2021
30MG/1.5ML ACTUATION solution, metered Discontinued TRANSDERMAL N/A Jun 14, 2021


14. APOTEX

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
30MG/1.5ML ACTUATION solution, metered Discontinued TRANSDERMAL N/A Nov 25, 2020


15. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Testosterone. 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
1.62% (20.25MG/1.25GM ACTUATION) gel, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB Aug 4, 2015
30MG/1.5ML ACTUATION

(reference standard)

solution, metered Prescription TRANSDERMAL AT Feb 28, 2017
1.62% (20.25MG/1.25GM PACKET) gel Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB2 Jul 12, 2017
1.62% (40.5MG/2.5GM PACKET)

(reference standard)

gel Prescription TRANSDERMAL AB2 Jul 12, 2017