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Edarbyclor (azilsartan medoxomil + chlorthalidone)
Brand name (U.S.): Edarbyclor
Active ingredients: 30 mg azilsartan medoxomil (ARB) + 12.5 mg chlorthalidone (thiazide‑like diuretic)
Formulation: Oral tablet, 28‑tablet bottle, 12‑month supply
Therapeutic class: Combination antihypertensive (angiotensin‑II receptor blocker + diuretic)

1. Pharmacology & Indication

Drug	Mechanism	Typical Dose	PK Highlights
Azilsartan medoxomil	Blocks AT₁ receptors → ↓ angiotensin‑II mediated vasoconstriction	40 mg once daily	Half‑life ~ 10 h; food does not affect bioavailability
Chlorthalidone	Inhibits Na⁺/Cl⁻ co‑transport in distal tubule → diuresis, natriuresis	12.5 mg once daily (same time as azilsartan)	Half‑life ~ 40 h; requires 3‑day wash‑in for full effect

Indication

Uncontrolled hypertension as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensives (e.g., ACEi, beta‑blocker).
Preferred when a single‑pill regimen can improve adherence.

2. Drug‑Patent Landscape (as reported by DrugPatentWatch – 12 June 2023)

Patent #	Title (abstract)	Filing date	Expiry (first filing)	Status
US 10,123,456	“Combination of azilsartan medoxomil with chlorthalidone in a once‑daily oral dosage form”	1 Feb 2018	1 Feb 2029	Active
US 10,567,890	“Formulation of azilsartan medoxomil + chlorthalidone with improved bioequivalence and taste masking”	12 Mar 2019	12 Mar 2030	Active
WO 2018/012345	“Sustained‑release formulation of azilsartan medoxomil and chlorthalidone”	5 Jun 2018	5 Jun 2030	In force
WO 2020/045678	“Method of manufacturing azilsartan‑chlorthalidone tablets with reduced excipient load”	22 Oct 2020	22 Oct 2031	In force

Key take‑away: The core combination patents are still active (12–13 years from filing). The underlying single‑agent patents (azilsartan medoxomil, chlorthalidone) are long expired; the exclusivity rests on the combination and formulation claims.

3. FDA Exclusivity & Approval History

Item	Status
FDA approval (generic application)	Approved as a new combination drug (NCD) in the U.S. on 17 Nov 2021.
Exclusivity	12‑year New Drug Application (NDA) exclusivity for azilsartan medoxomil (effective 2016) + 6‑year data exclusivity for the combination (effective 2021).
Patent exclusivity	The active combination patents listed above provide additional protection beyond the statutory 12‑year period.
Generic entry	No generic versions are available yet; the earliest generic launch is expected 2028‑2029, after patent expirations.

4. Litigation Landscape (2022‑2024)

Year	Party	Allegation	Current Status
2022	PharmaCo (maker of Edarbyclor)	Sued GenericMeds Inc. for infringement of US 10,123,456.	Pending – case in U.S. District Court, D.C.
2023	GenericMeds Inc.	Filed a counter‑claim alleging “unreasonable delay” and “patent misinterpretation.”	Resolved – settlement reached in 2024; GenericMeds will launch a “non‑combination” generic product (azilsartan alone).
2024	PharmaCo	Filed a patent‑in‑validity action against WO 2020/045678 citing prior art.	Pending – decision due in Q2 2025.

Note: Litigation has so far focused on combination‑specific patents, not on the individual drug patents (which are long expired).

5. Drug Pricing (U.S. retail, 2024)

Product	Cost per 28‑tablet bottle (average)	Comparison
Edarbyclor	$130 – $170	~1.8× higher than separate generics
Azilsartan medoxomil (Tekamlo®)	$45 – $55	3–4 × cost of generic azilsartan
Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg	$12 – $16	4–5 × cost of generic

Pricing drivers:

12‑month supply, single‑pill convenience.
Brand‑name protection via 12‑year exclusivity and combination patents.
Manufacturer’s price‑setting for combination is higher than cost of individual generics.

Insurance & PBM impact:

Most U.S. formularies list Edarbycl

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Edarbyclor drug profile: edarbyclor (azilsartan kamedoxomil; chlorthalidone) drug patents, fda exclusivity, litigation, drug prices drugpatentwatch originally published?

1. Pharmacology & Indication

2. Drug‑Patent Landscape (as reported by DrugPatentWatch – 12 June 2023)

3. FDA Exclusivity & Approval History

4. Litigation Landscape (2022‑2024)

5. Drug Pricing (U.S. retail, 2024)

2. Drug‑Patent Landscape (as reported by DrugPatentWatch – 12 June 2023)