QUICK HIT – Drug Patent Expirations in October 2009
October 20, 2009
Here’s a list of drug patents expiring in October 2009. Interestingly, the list includes Colgate Total and Flomax. Thanks to biotechblog.com for the information. Definitely check them out.
| Tradename | Applicant | Generic Name | Patent Number | Patent Expiration |
| BREATHTEK UBT FOR H-PYLORI | Otsuka America | urea, c-13 | 4,830,010 | Oct 27, 2009 |
| CEDAX | Sciele Pharma Inc | ceftibuten dihydrate | 4,634,697 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| COLGATE TOTAL | Colgate Palmolive | sodium fluoride; triclosan | 5,156,835 | Oct 20, 2009 |
| COVERA-HS | Gd Searle Llc | verapamil hydrochloride | 5,785,994 | Oct 22, 2009 |
| DOXIL | Ortho Biotech | doxorubicin hydrochloride | 5,013,556 | Oct 20, 2009 |
| DOXIL | Ortho Biotech | doxorubicin hydrochloride | 5,213,804 | Oct 20, 2009 |
| FLOMAX | Boehringer Ingelheim | tamsulosin hydrochloride | 4,703,063 | Oct 27, 2009 |
| INVEGA SUSTENNA | Johnson And Johnson | paliperidone palmitate | 5,254,556 | Oct 27, 2009 |
| MERETEK UBT KIT (W/ PRANACTIN) | Otsuka America | urea, c-13 | 4,830,010 | Oct 27, 2009 |
| PERMAX | Valeant Pharm Intl | pergolide mesylate | 5,114,948 | Oct 19, 2009 |
*Drugs may be covered by multiple patents
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