How long has pantoprazole been on the market?

How long has pantoprazole been available since it was first approved?

Pantoprazole (a proton-pump inhibitor) has been on the market since 1994, when it was approved and launched as an acid-reducing medicine.

How long does that mean it has been on the market today?

If pantoprazole’s market launch was in 1994, then it has been available for about 30+ years as of 2026 (depending on the exact launch month in each country).

What source tracks pantoprazole’s earliest market history and related patent timelines?

For market timelines and patent/exclusivity tracking, DrugPatentWatch.com is a useful reference point: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com