Valsartan Patent Expiration

Valsartan is Used for managing hypertension and reducing cardiovascular mortality in stable patients with left ventricular failure or dysfunction post-myocardial infarction. It was first introduced by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp in its drug Diovan on Dec 23, 1996. Another drug containing Valsartan is Prexxartan. 24 different companies have introduced drugs containing Valsartan.


Valsartan Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Valsartan, 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
Diovan US6294197

(Pediatric)

Solid oral dosage forms of valsartan Dec 18, 2017

(Expired)

Novartis
Diovan US6294197 Solid oral dosage forms of valsartan Jun 18, 2017

(Expired)

Novartis
Diovan US5972990

(Pediatric)

Methods for reducing risk of repeat myocardial infarction and increasing survival in heart attack victims Apr 26, 2017

(Expired)

Novartis
Diovan US5972990 Methods for reducing risk of repeat myocardial infarction and increasing survival in heart attack victims Oct 26, 2016

(Expired)

Novartis
Diovan US5399578

(Pediatric)

Acyl compounds Sep 21, 2012

(Expired)

Novartis



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Valsartan Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Valsartan. The first generic version for Valsartan was by Ohm Laboratories Inc and was approved on Jun 26, 2014. And the latest generic version is by Rubicon Research Private Ltd and was approved on Jun 5, 2025.

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


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