Zolmitriptan Patent Expiration

Zolmitriptan was first introduced by Ipr Pharmaceuticals Inc in its drug Zomig on Nov 25, 1997. Another drug containing Zolmitriptan is Zomig-Zmt. 21 different companies have introduced drugs containing Zolmitriptan.


Zolmitriptan Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Zolmitriptan, 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
Zomig US6750237

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical formulations containing zolmitriptan May 28, 2021

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US7220767

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical formulations containing zolmitriptan May 28, 2021

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US6750237 Pharmaceutical formulations containing zolmitriptan Nov 28, 2020

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US7220767 Pharmaceutical formulations containing zolmitriptan Nov 28, 2020

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US5466699

(Pediatric)

Indolyl compounds for treating migraine May 14, 2013

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US5466699

(Pediatric)

Indolyl compounds for treating migraine May 14, 2013

(Expired)

Ipr
Zomig US5863935

(Pediatric)

Therapeutic heterocyclic compounds May 14, 2013

(Expired)

Ipr
Zomig-zmt US5466699

(Pediatric)

Indolyl compounds for treating migraine May 14, 2013

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Zomig US5466699 Indolyl compounds for treating migraine Nov 14, 2012

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US5466699 Indolyl compounds for treating migraine Nov 14, 2012

(Expired)

Ipr
Zomig US5863935 Therapeutic heterocyclic compounds Nov 14, 2012

(Expired)

Ipr
Zomig-zmt US5466699 Indolyl compounds for treating migraine Nov 14, 2012

(Expired)

Astrazeneca



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 Zolmitriptan's patents.

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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 08 Nov, 2018 US7220767(Litigated)
Request for Trial Denied 02 Feb, 2016 US7220767(Litigated)
Request for Trial Denied 27 Jan, 2016 US6750237(Litigated)
Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed 22 May, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation 22 May, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Issue Notification Mailed 02 May, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Dispatch to FDC 19 Apr, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Issue Fee Payment Received 18 Apr, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Application Is Considered Ready for Issue 18 Apr, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Issue Fee Payment Verified 18 Apr, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)


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Zolmitriptan Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Zolmitriptan. The first generic version for Zolmitriptan was by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on May 14, 2013. And the latest generic version is by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on Sep 30, 2021.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Zolmitriptan 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 Zolmitriptan. 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
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 20, 2016
5MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 20, 2016


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. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Dec 1, 2016
5MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Dec 1, 2016


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Alembic'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 Alembic as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Panchmahal Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Units I and II)
Panchmahal Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Ltd
Panelav Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Vadodara Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd (API Division, Karakhadi)





3. ANI PHARMS

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 4, 2014
5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 4, 2014





4. APOTEX INC

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

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 14, 2013
5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 14, 2013


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
Canada
Toronto Apotex Inc.
North York Apotex Inc.
Richmond Hill Apotex Inc.





5. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. 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
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 11, 2016
5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 11, 2016


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
Polepally, Mahaboob Nagar Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Medchal Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Sangareddy Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Bachupally Aurobindo Pharma Limited
United States
East Windsor Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc





6. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD

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

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 14, 2013
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 14, 2013





7. INVAGEN PHARMS

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

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

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 9, 2014
2.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 9, 2014





8. JUBILANT GENERICS

Jubilant Generics Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. 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
5MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2015
2.5MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2015


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. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. 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
5MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 22, 2015
2.5MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 22, 2015





10. NATCO PHARMA USA

Natco Pharma Usa Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Natco Pharma Usa.

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

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 14, 2013
2.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 14, 2013





11. ORBION PHARMS

Orbion Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Orbion Pharms.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 21, 2019
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 21, 2019





12. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Padagis Israel.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG/SPRAY

spray Prescription NASAL AB Sep 30, 2021
5MG/SPRAY

(reference standard)

spray Prescription NASAL AB Sep 30, 2021


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
Israel
Yerucham Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.





13. PLD ACQUISITIONS LLC

Pld Acquisitions Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Pld Acquisitions Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 27, 2017
5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 27, 2017


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Pld Acquisitions Llc'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 Pld Acquisitions Llc as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Doral PLD Acquisitions LLC





14. RISING

Rising Pharma Holding Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rising.

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

tablet, orally disintegrating Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 20, 2019
2.5MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 20, 2019


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

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

Country City Firm Name
United States
Phoenix Rising Sun Farms Inc
Fort Bragg Rising Tide Sea Vegetables
Saddle Brook Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Decatur Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc
Livingston Risingsun Iodine Products Corp.
East Brunswick Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.
Mount Morris Rising Creek Bakery LLC
Rising Sun Rising Sun Veterinary Clinic
Flagstaff Rising High Enterprises, LLC (DBA RisingHy)
Mexico
Pueblo San Clemente RISING FARMS SAPI DE CV
India
Ahmedabad Rising Retina Clinic





15. SOMERSET THERAPS LLC

Somerset Therapeutics Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Somerset Theraps Llc.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 30, 2017
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 30, 2017





16. SUN PHARMA GLOBAL

Sun Pharma Global Fze has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharma Global.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 13, 2014
5MG

tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 13, 2014





17. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Pharms.

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

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 11, 2018
2.5MG

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 11, 2018





18. ZYDUS PHARMS USA INC

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Pharms Usa Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB May 15, 2013
5MG

(reference standard)

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB May 15, 2013