Pharsight Monthly Summary
April, 2026
Recent happenings in patent protected drugs.
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At a Glance
101
drug patents lapsed
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92
new drug patents introduced
Reviews
What's New on Pharsight?

Patent Challenge Updates

Discover for which innovator drugs Paragraph IV certifications have been filed, signaling opportunities to launch generics before patent expiry. Find this section right under Generic Launch on any drug page to stay ahead of the market and identify actionable opportunities.

Recent & Tentative Approvals

Track the latest innovator and generic drug approvals along with tentative approvals and submission timelines to identify drugs moving closer to market entry. This helps uncover pipeline momentum, anticipate upcoming launches, and better understand how a company’s portfolio is evolving. Simply search for any company on Pharsight and find this in the Recent Approvals & Tentative Approvals section of the company page.

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High Competition Drugs Alert
See which drugs have the most crowded generic market and intense competition right now.
Drug (ANDA Filed) Primary Patent Status Market Size
Eliquis 25 Expiring Soon $13.3B
Bridion 14 Expired $1.8B
Latuda 14 Expired -
Opsumit 11 Expired $2.3B
Tradjenta 11 Expired -

Drug patents lapsed
Spot drugs with expired patents that present new generic development opportunities.
Drug Patent Patent expiry
Adzenys Xr-odt 8840924 09 Apr, 2026
Adzenys Xr-odt 8840924 09 Apr, 2026
Adzenys Xr-odt 8840924 09 Apr, 2026
Adzenys Xr-odt 8840924 09 Apr, 2026
Adzenys Xr-odt 8840924 09 Apr, 2026
Adzenys Xr-odt 8840924 09 Apr, 2026
Amondys 45 8524880 02 Apr, 2026
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Newly introduced Drug Patents
Discover the latest drugs receiving patent protection, signaling innovation and new market entrants
Drug Patent Patent expiry
Adquey 10588893 31 Dec, 2036
Adquey RE46792 01 Mar, 2028
Artesunate 12390442 16 Feb, 2044
Arynta 12582620 16 Apr, 2040
Baxdela 12558349 14 Mar, 2034
Bysanti 10563259 24 Jul, 2030
Bysanti 10570453 28 Mar, 2028
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Recent patent litigations
Stay updated on recent drug patent lawsuits shaping the competitive landscape.
Patent Petitioner Proceeding Date
US12280146 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. 16 Jan, 2026
US12233106 Ascendis Pharma A/s 24 Nov, 2025
US11344552 Apotex Inc. 12 Sep, 2025
US9474780 Bpi Labs, Llc 04 Aug, 2025
US8268847 United Therapeutics Corporation 10 Jun, 2025
US9474780 Empower Clinic Services, Llc. (D/b/a Empower Pharmacy) 22 May, 2025
US8623826 Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 01 May, 2025
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Companies with Newly Granted Drug Substance Patents
Company Ingredient
Acrotech Biopharma Difamilast
Aphelion Piflufolastat F-18
Ascendis Navepegritide
Biocryst Berotralstat Dihydrochloride
Glaxosmithkline Linerixibat
Incyte Corp Pemigatinib
Janssen Biotech Icotrokinra Hydrochloride
Novo Semaglutide
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