Tolvaptan Patent Expiration

Tolvaptan is Used for treating low levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia). It was first introduced by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd in its drug Samsca on May 19, 2009. Another drug containing Tolvaptan is Jynarque. 6 different companies have introduced drugs containing Tolvaptan.


Tolvaptan Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Tolvaptan, 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
Jynarque US10905694 Pharmaceutical solid preparation comprising benzazepines and production method thereof Apr 07, 2030 Otsuka
Samsca US10905694 Pharmaceutical solid preparation comprising benzazepines and production method thereof Apr 07, 2030 Otsuka
Jynarque US8501730 Process for preparing benzazepine compounds or salts thereof Sep 01, 2026 Otsuka
Samsca US8501730 Process for preparing benzazepine compounds or salts thereof Sep 01, 2026 Otsuka
Jynarque US5753677 Benzoheterocyclic compounds May 19, 2020

(Expired)

Otsuka
Jynarque US5972882 Treatment of polycystic kidney disease using vasopressin V2 receptor antagonists Dec 14, 2018

(Expired)

Otsuka
Samsca US5753677 Benzoheterocyclic compounds May 19, 2015

(Expired)

Otsuka
Samsca US5258510 Benzoheterocyclic compounds Nov 02, 2012

(Expired)

Otsuka



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Tolvaptan Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Tolvaptan. The first generic version for Tolvaptan was by Alkem Laboratories Ltd and was approved on May 19, 2020. And the latest generic version is by Msn Laboratories Private Ltd and was approved on Jun 21, 2023.

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


1. ALKEM LABS LTD

Alkem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Tolvaptan. 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
30MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 19, 2020
60MG

tablet Prescription ORAL N/A May 19, 2020
15MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 6, 2022





2. APOTEX

Apotex Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Tolvaptan. 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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 19, 2020
15MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 6, 2022


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Apotex's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - United States, Canada, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Apotex as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Weston Apotex Corp.
Canada
Toronto Apotex Inc.
North York Apotex Inc.
Richmond Hill Apotex Inc.
Etobicoke Apotex, Inc.
Brantford Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
Winnipeg Apotex Fermentation Inc.
India
Bengaluru Apotex Research Private Limited
Bangalore Apotex Research Private Limited - Bioequivalence Centre
Bangalore Apotex Pharmachem India Pvt Ltd.





3. ENDO OPERATIONS

Endo Operations Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Tolvaptan. 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
15MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 15, 2022
30MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 15, 2022





4. HETERO LABS LTD V

Hetero Labs Ltd Unit V has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Tolvaptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hetero Labs Ltd V.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
30MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 16, 2021
15MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 6, 2022





5. MSN

Msn Laboratories Private Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Tolvaptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Msn.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
15MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 21, 2023
30MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 21, 2023


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Msn's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - India, United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Msn as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Rangareddy District MSN Laboratories Private Limited
Sangareddy MSN Pharmachem Private Limited
Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District MSN Organics Private Limited
Rangareddy District MSN Laboratories Private Limited (Formulations Division, Unit-II)
Isnapur MSN Laboratories Private Limited, Unit-II
Sangareddy MSN Laboratories Private Limited, R&D Center
Sangareddy MSN Laboratories Private Ltd.
Kamareddy MSN Life Sciences Private Limited
Medak MSN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED
Jinnaram, Sangareddy MSN Laboratories Private Limited - Formulations Division
United States
Piscataway MSN PHARMACEUTICALS INC