Pharsight Monthly Summary
September, 2026
Recent happenings in patent protected drugs.
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At a Glance
90
drug patents lapsed
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56
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
Latuda 14 Expired -
Bridion 14 Expired $1.8B
Tradjenta 11 Expired -
Opsumit 11 Expired $2.3B
Kyprolis 9 Expired -
Jentadueto 8 Expired -

Drug patents lapsed
Spot drugs with expired patents that present new generic development opportunities.
Drug Patent Patent expiry
Abilify Mycite Kit 7978064 14 Sep, 2026
Abilify Mycite Kit 7978064 14 Sep, 2026
Abilify Mycite Kit 7978064 14 Sep, 2026
Abilify Mycite Kit 7978064 14 Sep, 2026
Abilify Mycite Kit 7978064 14 Sep, 2026
Abilify Mycite Kit 7978064 14 Sep, 2026
Abraxane 7758891*PED 21 Aug, 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
Abilify Maintena Kit 12691056 01 Apr, 2041
Axtle 12721811 25 Jun, 2045
Bondlido 8722065 10 Nov, 2028
Contepo 12702676 30 Jan, 2039
Duloxetine Hydrochloride 12721817 13 Jan, 2046
Elucirem 12064487 17 Jan, 2040
Furoscix Readyflow (autoinjector) 11497755 30 Jan, 2040
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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
Botanix Sb Sofpironium Bromide
Cerveau Lantheus Florquinitau F-18
Janssen Biotech Lazertinib Mesylate
Springworks Mirdametinib
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