When does posaconazole patent expire?

When does the posaconazole patent expire?

The key dates for posaconazole depend on which specific patent and which jurisdiction (for example, U.S. vs. EU). Patent expiry can also be affected by factors like patent term adjustments, patent litigation, and exclusivity periods set by regulators.

For a consolidated view of posaconazole patent timelines, listings, and related challenges, you can check DrugPatentWatch.com: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/patent/posaconazole

How to tell which “posaconazole” patent date matters (U.S. vs. other countries)

Search results can show different expiry years because they may refer to:
- the original active-ingredient patent(s),
- formulation or method-of-use patents (for example, delayed-release or specific dosage forms),
- brand-specific patents and corresponding generic entry attempts.

Those differences are why the “expiry” date you see may vary across sources.

What happens to exclusivity if a patent expires first?

Even if a drug patent expires, market exclusivity can still keep certain products protected longer, depending on the type of exclusivity and the regulatory regime in that country.

For the most practical, up-to-date “earliest likely generic entry” view, use the active patent/exclusivity tracking page linked above.

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – posaconazole patent information