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Valacyclovir Hydrochloride Patent Expiration

Valacyclovir Hydrochloride is Used for treating herpes infections and reducing transmission risk. It was first introduced by Glaxosmithkline in its drug Valtrex on Jun 23, 1995. 17 different companies have introduced drugs containing Valacyclovir Hydrochloride.


Valacyclovir Hydrochloride Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Valacyclovir Hydrochloride, 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
Valtrex US5879706

(Pediatric)

 Valaciclovir tablets containing colloidal silicon dioxide Jul 19, 2016

(Expired)

 Glaxosmithkline
Valtrex US6107302

(Pediatric)

 Guanine derivative Jul 19, 2016

(Expired)

 Glaxosmithkline
Valtrex US5879706 Valaciclovir tablets containing colloidal silicon dioxide Jan 19, 2016

(Expired)

 Glaxosmithkline
Valtrex US6107302 Guanine derivative Jan 19, 2016

(Expired)

 Glaxosmithkline



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Valacyclovir Hydrochloride Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. The first generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride was by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and was approved on Jan 31, 2007. And the latest generic version is by Yiling Pharmaceutical Ltd and was approved on Mar 18, 2020.

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


1. APOTEX

Apotex Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 4, 2014
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 4, 2014


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
Etobicoke Apotex, Inc.
Toronto Apotex Inc.
Brantford Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
Richmond Hill Apotex Inc.
Winnipeg Apotex Fermentation Inc.
North York Apotex Inc.
India
Bangalore Apotex Research Private Limited - Bioequivalence Centre
Bengaluru Apotex Research Private Limited
Bangalore Apotex Pharmachem India Pvt Ltd.





2. AUROBINDO PHARMA

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 24, 2010
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 24, 2010


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Aurobindo Pharma'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 Aurobindo Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Sangareddy Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Bachupally Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Medchal Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Polepally, Mahaboob Nagar Aurobindo Pharma Limited
United States
East Windsor Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc





3. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. 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
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 24, 2010
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 24, 2010





4. CIPLA

Cipla Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Cipla.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2010
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2010


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Cipla's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Cipla as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Mumbai Cipla Limited
Bengaluru Cipla Limited
Raigad Cipla Limited
Bangalore Cipla Ltd.
Kurkumbh Village, Dist. Pune Cipla, Ltd.
Vasco Da Gama Cipla Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar Cipla Limited





5. GRAVITI PHARMS

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 24, 2010
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 24, 2010





6. HETERO LABS LTD V

Hetero Labs Ltd Unit V has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. 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
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 8, 2015
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 8, 2015





7. HIKMA

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hikma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2010
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2010


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Cherry Hill Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Eatontown Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Carlsbad Hikma Cali Inc. DBA Leucadia Pharmaceuticals
Dayton Hikma Injectables USA Inc
Portugal
Terrugem Snt Hikma Farmaceutica, (Portugal) S.A.
Jordan
Amman Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC





8. JUBILANT GENERICS

Jubilant Generics Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Jubilant Generics.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 3, 2012
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 3, 2012


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Jubilant Generics's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Jubilant Generics as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Roorkee Jubilant Generics Limited





9. MYLAN PHARMS INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 24, 2010
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 24, 2010





10. NORVIUM BIOSCIENCE

Norvium Bioscience Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Norvium Bioscience.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2010
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2010





11. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. 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 1GM BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2010
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2010


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Sandoz's manufacturing plants are situated in 4 countries - Austria, United States, Spain, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Sandoz as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
Austria
Kundl Sandoz GmbH
Langkampfen Sandoz GmbH
United States
Princeton Sandoz Inc
East Hanover Sandoz Incorporated
Spain
Palafolls Sandoz Industrial Products, S.A.
Les Franqueses Del Valles Sandoz Industrial Products S.A.
India
Navi Mumbai Sandoz Private Limited





12. SUN PHARM INDS LTD

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharm Inds Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 31, 2007
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 31, 2007





13. TEVA PHARMS

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2010
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 24, 2010





14. WATSON LABS INC

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Watson Labs Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 16, 2011
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 16, 2011





15. YILING

Yiling Pharmaceutical Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Yiling.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 18, 2020
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 18, 2020


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Yiling's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - China. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Yiling as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
China
Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical Ltd.





16. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Lifesciences.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 29, 2017
EQ 1GM BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 29, 2017


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Zydus Lifesciences's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Zydus Lifesciences as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
District Solan Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Ahmedabad Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Matoda Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Thane Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Ahmedabad ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED
Jarod Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Dabhasa Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Moraiya, Ahmedabad Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Ankleshwar Zydus Lifesciences Limited