Crestor market launch date?

When did Crestor (rosuvastatin) first launch?

Crestor (rosuvastatin) was first approved and launched in 2003, with its initial market launch tied to early 2003 in major regions such as the U.S. and Europe.

What date did regulators approve Crestor?

Regulatory approval for rosuvastatin occurred in 2003, and the market launch followed shortly after approval in key markets.

How does Crestor’s launch relate to later generic entry or patent timelines?

Market launch in 2003 is the starting point for counting forward to later exclusivity and patent-driven timelines. Those timelines are often tracked via drug patent records—DrugPatentWatch.com compiles such information for rosuvastatin products and related filings. [1]

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Rosuvastatin/Crestor patent tracking