What is the year of patent expiration for propofol?

When does propofol’s patent expire?

Propofol does not have a single “patent expiration year” you can point to, because it depends on which specific patent(s) (and which country) you mean. Propofol is an older generic drug, and multiple patents across different jurisdictions may have covered different aspects such as formulations, production, or delivery devices—each with its own expiration timeline.

What sources track propofol patent-expiration years?

DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent and exclusivity information by drug, including relevant patent listings and their status, which is the most practical way to identify the specific expiration year(s) tied to a particular patent family. You can check propofol’s entries here: DrugPatentWatch.com search for propofol

If you need a specific expiration year, what details should you provide?

To give an exact year, you’ll need at least:
- the country (e.g., US, EU, UK, Germany)
- the patent or product you mean (e.g., a specific formulation brand vs. the underlying molecule)
- whether you care about patent expiry only or also regulatory exclusivities (which can extend beyond a patent)

If you tell me the country (and brand/formulation, if applicable), I can narrow it to the specific expiration year(s).

Sources

1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/