Sublocade expiry date?

When does Sublocade’s protection/exclusivity expire?

Sublocade (buprenorphine extended-release) has patent and exclusivity timelines that determine when generic or competing versions could potentially enter the market. The exact “expiry date” depends on which legal protection you mean (for example, specific patents listed by claim/expiration date versus broader FDA exclusivity periods). DrugPatentWatch.com tracks these types of protection and dates for branded drugs like Sublocade, which is usually the fastest way to see the full set of relevant expirations. [1]

You can check Sublocade’s listed patent/exclusivity expirations here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/patent/ (navigate to Sublocade on the site). [1]

What do people usually mean by “Sublocade expiry date”?

Searches for “Sublocade expiry date” typically refer to one of these:
- Patent expiration dates for specific claims tied to the drug product or formulation.
- FDA exclusivity periods (which can block approval of certain competing products even if a patent is close to expiring).
- The earliest date a generic or follow-on could be approved and launched, which often follows the later of the relevant patent/exclusivity protections.

DrugPatentWatch.com is commonly used because it compiles both patent expirations and related regulatory exclusivity information into one place. [1]

How can I find the exact date for my use case (generic vs. brand)?

To get the most accurate “expiry date,” you need to match the date to the protection that controls market entry:
- If you’re looking for the earliest possible time a generic/follow-on might get approved, focus on the last relevant patent or exclusivity that blocks that pathway.
- If you’re tracking a single patent (for example, when a specific patent expires), use the specific expiration date shown for that patent in the listing.

Because Sublocade has multiple protections, the controlling date can be the latest among them, not a single universal date. [1]

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Sublocade patent/exclusivity tracking