Tobramycin Patent Expiration

Tobramycin is Used for treating cystic fibrosis patients infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It was first introduced by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp in its drug Tobrex on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. Other drugs containing Tobramycin are Kitabis Pak, Tobi, Bethkis, Tobi Podhaler. 24 different companies have introduced drugs containing Tobramycin.


Tobramycin Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Tobramycin, 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
Bethkis US6987094 Optimized formulation of tobramycin for aerosolization Sep 22, 2022

(Expired)

Chiesi
Bethkis US7696178 Optimised formulation of tobramycin for aerosolization Mar 17, 2023

(Expired)

Chiesi
Bethkis US7939502 Optimised formulation of tobramycin for aerosolization Jun 14, 2022

(Expired)

Chiesi
Tobi US5508269 Aminoglycoside formulation for aerosolization Oct 19, 2014

(Expired)

Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US10207066 Aerosolization apparatus with capsule puncture alignment guide Nov 04, 2030 Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US11484671 Aerosolization apparatus with capsule puncture alignment guide Nov 07, 2024 Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US7097827 Devices, compositions and methods for the pulmonary delivery of aerosolized medicaments Jun 27, 2021

(Expired)

Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US7368102 Pulmonary delivery of aminoglycosides Dec 19, 2022

(Expired)

Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US7442388 Phospholipid-based powders for drug delivery May 10, 2020

(Expired)

Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US7516741 Aerosolization apparatus with feedback mechanism Jan 11, 2024

(Expired)

Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US7559325 Aerosolization apparatus with air inlet shield Oct 27, 2025 Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US8069851 Aeorosolization apparatus with air inlet shield Sep 24, 2024 Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US8349294 Stable metal ion-lipid powdered pharmaceutical compositions for drug delivery and methods of use May 10, 2020

(Expired)

Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US8664187 Methods of treatment of endobronchial infections Jun 20, 2025 Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US8715623 Pulmonary delivery of aminoglycoside Dec 19, 2022

(Expired)

Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US8869794 Aerosolization apparatus with capsule puncturing member Sep 12, 2028 Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler US9421166 Pulmonary delivery of aminoglycoside Dec 19, 2022

(Expired)

Mylan Speciality Lp
Tobi Podhaler USRE47526 Aerosolization apparatus with air inlet shield Apr 09, 2024

(Expired)

Mylan Speciality Lp


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 Tobramycin's patents.

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

Event Date Patent/Publication
Patent litigations
Court Processing Terminated 17 Apr, 2024 US7516741
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 15 Apr, 2024 US9421166
Court Processing Terminated 01 Mar, 2024 US7097827
Court Processing Terminated 28 Feb, 2024 US7442388
Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed 01 Nov, 2022 US11484671
Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation 01 Nov, 2022 US11484671
Email Notification 13 Oct, 2022 US11484671
Issue Notification Mailed 12 Oct, 2022 US11484671
Application Is Considered Ready for Issue 26 Sep, 2022 US11484671
Dispatch to FDC 26 Sep, 2022 US11484671



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Tobramycin Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Tobramycin. The first generic version for Tobramycin was by Sandoz Inc and was approved on Dec 13, 1984. And the latest generic version is by Micro Labs Ltd and was approved on Jul 27, 2023.

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


1. LUPIN

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG/5ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN Mar 22, 2017


2. MICRO LABS

Micro Labs Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Micro Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG/5ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN Jul 27, 2023


3. APOTEX INC

Apotex Inc has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. 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
0.3% solution/drops Discontinued OPHTHALMIC N/A Feb 25, 2002


4. AMNEAL PHARMS

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Of New York Llc has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Amneal Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG/5ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN Jul 13, 2015


5. SOMERSET THERAPS LLC

Somerset Therapeutics Llc has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Somerset Theraps Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.3%

(reference standard)

solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Jun 28, 2017


6. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.3% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Apr 19, 2019


7. TEVA PHARMS USA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG/5ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN Oct 10, 2013
300MG/4ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN Jun 26, 2019


8. HIKMA

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hikma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG/5ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN May 28, 2014


9. GLAND PHARMA LTD

Gland Pharma Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Gland Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.3% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Mar 9, 2021


10. LUOXIN AUROVITAS

Luoxin Aurovitas Pharma Chengdu Co Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Luoxin Aurovitas.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG/5ML solution Discontinued INHALATION N/A Jan 22, 2021


11. ALCON PHARMS LTD

Alcon Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alcon Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.3% solution/drops Discontinued OPHTHALMIC N/A May 25, 1994


12. DR REDDYS LABS SA

Dr Reddys Laboratories Sa has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Dr Reddys Labs Sa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG/5ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN Jul 9, 2018


13. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. 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
0.3% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Sep 11, 2001


14. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. This 0.3% version comes by the name TOBREX. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.3% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Dec 13, 1984


15. BAUSCH AND LOMB

Bausch And Lomb Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Bausch And Lomb.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.3% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC AT Nov 29, 1993


16. MYLAN

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG/5ML solution Discontinued INHALATION N/A Oct 13, 2017


17. SUN PHARM

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. 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
300MG/5ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN Dec 26, 2019


18. EPIC PHARMA LLC

Epic Pharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. This 0.3% version comes by the name AKTOB. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Epic Pharma Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.3% solution/drops Discontinued OPHTHALMIC N/A Jan 31, 1996


19. ALKEM LABS LTD

Alkem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Tobramycin. 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
300MG/5ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN Apr 1, 2021


20. MANKIND PHARMA

Mankind Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Tobramycin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mankind Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
300MG/4ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN Sep 22, 2022
300MG/5ML solution Prescription INHALATION AN Jun 30, 2023