Varenicline Tartrate Patent Expiration

Varenicline Tartrate is Used for treating dry eye disease symptoms. It was first introduced by Pf Prism Cv in its drug Chantix on May 10, 2006. Another drug containing Varenicline Tartrate is Tyrvaya. 17 different companies have introduced drugs containing Varenicline Tartrate.


Varenicline Tartrate Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Varenicline Tartrate, 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
Tyrvaya US10456396 Dry eye treatments Oct 19, 2035 Oyster Point Pharma
Tyrvaya US11224598 Methods of increasing lacrimal proteins Oct 19, 2035 Oyster Point Pharma
Tyrvaya US11903941 Compositions and use of varenicline for treating dry eye Oct 19, 2035 Oyster Point Pharma
Tyrvaya US11903942 Compositions and use of varenicline for treating dry eye Oct 19, 2035 Oyster Point Pharma
Tyrvaya US11903943 Compositions and use of varenicline for treating dry eye Oct 19, 2035 Oyster Point Pharma
Tyrvaya US11911380 Compositions and use of varenicline for treating dry eye Oct 19, 2035 Oyster Point Pharma
Tyrvaya US9504644 Methods of increasing tear production Oct 19, 2035 Oyster Point Pharma
Tyrvaya US9504645 Pharmaceutical formulations for treating ocular conditions Oct 19, 2035 Oyster Point Pharma
Tyrvaya US9532944 Methods of improving ocular discomfort Oct 19, 2035 Oyster Point Pharma
Tyrvaya US9597284 Dry eye treatments Oct 19, 2035 Oyster Point Pharma
Chantix US7265119

(Pediatric)

Tartrate salts of 5,8,14-triazatetracyclo[10.3.1.02,11.04.9]-hexadeca-2(11),3,5,7,9-pentaene and pharmaceutical compositions thereof Feb 03, 2023

(Expired)

Pf Prism Cv
Chantix US6890927

(Pediatric)

Tartrate salts of 5,8, 14-triazateracyclo[10.3.1.02,11 04.9]-hexadeca-2(11),3,5,7,9-pentaene and pharmaceutical compositions thereof Nov 06, 2022

(Expired)

Pf Prism Cv
Chantix US7265119 Tartrate salts of 5,8,14-triazatetracyclo[10.3.1.02,11.04.9]-hexadeca-2(11),3,5,7,9-pentaene and pharmaceutical compositions thereof Aug 03, 2022

(Expired)

Pf Prism Cv
Chantix US6890927 Tartrate salts of 5,8, 14-triazateracyclo[10.3.1.02,11 04.9]-hexadeca-2(11),3,5,7,9-pentaene and pharmaceutical compositions thereof May 06, 2022

(Expired)

Pf Prism Cv
Chantix US6410550

(Pediatric)

Aryl fused azapolycyclic compounds Nov 10, 2020

(Expired)

Pf Prism Cv
Chantix US6410550 Aryl fused azapolycyclic compounds May 10, 2020

(Expired)

Pf Prism Cv



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 Varenicline Tartrate's patents.

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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 25 Jun, 2024 US9532944
Patent eCofC Notification 04 Jun, 2024 US11903942
Email Notification 04 Jun, 2024 US11903942
Recordation of Patent eCertificate of Correction 04 Jun, 2024 US11903942
Mail Patent eCofC Notification 04 Jun, 2024 US11903942
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 21 May, 2024 US9504645
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 21 May, 2024 US9504644
Post Issue Communication - Certificate of Correction 15 May, 2024 US11903942
Patent eGrant Notification 27 Feb, 2024 US11911380
Mail Patent eGrant Notification 27 Feb, 2024 US11911380


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Varenicline Tartrate Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Varenicline Tartrate. The first generic version for Varenicline Tartrate was by Endo Operations Ltd and was approved on Aug 11, 2021. And the latest generic version is by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on Dec 9, 2024.

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


1. AJANTA PHARMA LTD

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

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 19, 2024
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 19, 2024


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Ajanta Pharma Ltd'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 Ajanta Pharma Ltd as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Aurangabad Ajanta Pharma Ltd.





2. ALKEM LABS LTD

Alkem Laboratories Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. 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
EQ 1MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 23, 2023
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 23, 2023





3. APOTEX

Apotex Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. 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 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 25, 2023
EQ 1MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 25, 2023


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





4. BIONPHARMA

Bionpharma Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Bionpharma.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 6, 2024
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 6, 2024


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Princeton Bionpharma Inc.





5. DR REDDYS

Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. 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
EQ 1MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 1, 2024
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 1, 2024





6. ENDO OPERATIONS

Endo Operations Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. 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
EQ 1MG BASE

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 11, 2021
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 11, 2021





7. HETERO LABS LTD III

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 23, 2023
EQ 1MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 23, 2023





8. INDOCO

Indoco Remedies Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Indoco.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 29, 2024
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 29, 2024


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Indoco'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 Indoco as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Taluka Khalapur, District Raigad Indoco Remedies Limited
Verna Indoco Remedies Limited
Verna Indoco Remedies Limited (Plant I)
Navi Mumbai Indoco Remedies Limited





9. LUPIN LTD

Lupin Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. 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
EQ 1MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2023
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 4, 2023


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Lupin Ltd'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 Lupin Ltd as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Aurangabad Lupin Ltd.





10. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. 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
EQ 1MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 9, 2024
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Dec 9, 2024





11. MANKIND PHARMA

Mankind Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. 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
EQ 1MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 1, 2023
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Aug 1, 2023


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Mankind Pharma'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 Mankind Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Imt Manesar Mankind Pharma Limited
Paonta Sahib Mankind Pharma Limited





12. MEDLEY PHARMS

Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Medley Pharms.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 25, 2023
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 25, 2023





13. MYLAN

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

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 28, 2024
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 28, 2024


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Rockford Mylan Institutional, Inc.
Santa Barbara Mylandon LLC dba Debbie s Delights Santa Barbara Baking Co.
San Carlos Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Morgantown MYLAN CONSUMER HEALTHCARE Inc.
Morgantown Mylan Specialty, L.P.
Saint Albans Mylan Technologies, Inc.
Greensboro Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
India
Hyderabad Mylan Laboratories Limited
Sarigam Mylan Laboratories Limited
Bangalore Mylan Laboratories Limited
Anekal Taluk, Bangalore Mylan Laboratories Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar Mylan Laboratories Limited
Sinnar Mylan Laboratories Limited
Hosur Mylan Laboratories Limited
Aurangabad Mylan Laboratories Limited (FDF-2)
Canada
Etobicoke Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC
Ireland
Inverin Mylan Teoranta





14. PIRAMAL

Piramal Healthcare Uk Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Piramal.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 23, 2024
EQ 1MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 23, 2024





15. ZYDUS

Zydus Worldwide Dmcc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Varenicline Tartrate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 12, 2023
EQ 0.5MG BASE

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 12, 2023


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Zydus'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 Zydus as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Jarod Zydus Lifesciences Limited
District Solan Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Ahmedabad Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Dabhasa Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Moraiya, Ahmedabad Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Matoda, Ahmedabad Zydus Animal Health and Investments Limited
Matoda Zydus Hospira Oncology Private Ltd.
Thane Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Matoda Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Ahmedabad ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED
Ankleshwar Zydus Lifesciences Limited
United States
Pennington Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc