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. 23 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 US5399578

(Pediatric)

Acyl compounds Sep 21, 2012

(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 US5972990

(Pediatric)

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

(Expired)

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

(Expired)

Novartis
Diovan US6294197

(Pediatric)

Solid oral dosage forms of valsartan Dec 18, 2017

(Expired)

Novartis



Valsartan Generics

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 Zenara Pharma Private Ltd and was approved on Aug 5, 2024.

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


1. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015


2. ALKEM LABS LTD

Alkem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. 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
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 12, 2019
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 12, 2019
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 12, 2019
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 12, 2019


3. AMNEAL PHARMS

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Of New York Llc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. 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
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 11, 2016
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 11, 2016
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 11, 2016
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 11, 2016


4. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015


5. DR REDDYS

Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. 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
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 5, 2021
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 5, 2021
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 5, 2021
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 5, 2021


6. HETERO LABS LTD V

Hetero Labs Ltd Unit V has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. 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
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015


7. IVAX PHARMS

Ivax Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ivax Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
80MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 4, 2016
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 4, 2016
320MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 4, 2016
160MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 4, 2016


8. JUBILANT GENERICS

Jubilant Generics Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. 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
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015


9. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. 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
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015


10. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Macleods Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 16, 2016
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 16, 2016
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 16, 2016
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 16, 2016


11. MYLAN

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 5, 2015


12. NOVITIUM PHARMA

Novitium Pharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Novitium Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
20MG/5ML

(reference standard)

solution Prescription ORAL N/A Nov 2, 2021


13. OHM LABS INC

Ohm Laboratories Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ohm Labs Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 26, 2014
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 26, 2014
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 26, 2014
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 26, 2014


14. PRINSTON INC

Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Prinston Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 9, 2015
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 9, 2015
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 9, 2015
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 9, 2015


15. SCIEGEN PHARMS INC

Sciegen Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sciegen Pharms Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 27, 2021
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 27, 2021
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 27, 2021
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 27, 2021


16. SQUARE PHARMS

Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Square Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 9, 2018
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 9, 2018
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 9, 2018
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Apr 9, 2018


17. TORRENT

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Torrent.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 5, 2015
80MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 5, 2015
160MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 5, 2015
320MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 5, 2015


18. UNICHEM

Unichem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Unichem.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
320MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 4, 2018
160MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 4, 2018
80MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 4, 2018
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 4, 2018


19. WATSON LABS INC

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. 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
40MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 5, 2015
80MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 5, 2015
160MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 5, 2015
320MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 5, 2015


20. ZENARA

Zenara Pharma Private Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zenara.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 5, 2024
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 5, 2024
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 5, 2024
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 5, 2024


21. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Valsartan. 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
320MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 22, 2024
80MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 22, 2024
40MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 22, 2024
160MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 22, 2024