Lokelma patent expiration date?

Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilate) is protected by a family of patents, not a single patent. Patent expiration dates depend on the specific patent family (composition, processes, methods, formulations) and the country. Because there are multiple patents in different jurisdictions, there isn’t one universal expiration date.

- In the US and EU, the main patent families are expected to run into the late 2020s to around 2029–2030, though exact dates depend on term restorations/adjustments and prosecution outcomes.
- Other countries have their own expiry timelines for their national patent families.
- In addition to patents, regulatory exclusivities (e.g., data/NCE exclusivity) can affect when generics can enter the market.

If you’d like, I can help you look up the current, specific expiry dates for the main Lokelma patent families in the US and EU (and summarize them). Tell me which jurisdictions you care about (US, EU, or other), and I’ll guide you to the exact patent numbers and their statuses.