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Intuniv expiry date?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Intuniv

When does Intuniv’s patent (and exclusivity) expire?

Intuniv (guanfacine extended-release) has had multiple layers of protection over time, including patents on the drug and potential periods of regulatory exclusivity. The exact “expiry date” depends on which form of protection you mean (a specific patent vs. market exclusivity) and which jurisdiction (US vs. EU vs. others).

To get the most precise date tied to a particular Intuniv patent, DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent and exclusivity timelines by product and patent family. You can check the current listings here: DrugPatentWatch.com – Intuniv.

Is Intuniv’s “expiry date” different from when generics can be sold?

Yes. Even after a patent expires, generic or authorized products may still be delayed by:
- other still-active patents covering different aspects of the product
- regulatory exclusivity or litigation-related stays
- approval pathways and labeling/IP issues for follow-on products

That means “patent expiry” and “first generic sale” can be different dates.

What should you look for if you need the exact expiry date for a specific Intuniv manufacturer?

If you’re trying to pinpoint a date for a specific company or product listing, search using:
- the applicant/labeler name (manufacturer on the US FDA labeling)
- the dosage form (extended-release tablet strength)
- the specific patent family shown on the tracker

DrugPatentWatch.com is typically the quickest way to map from “Intuniv” to the exact patent entry that lists an expiry date for each jurisdiction and patent number: DrugPatentWatch.com – Intuniv.

If you tell me the country, I can narrow it down

“Intuniv expiry date” can refer to different things depending on location. If you reply with:
1) the country (US, UK, EU, etc.), and
2) whether you want patent expiry or generic market timing,
I can help you interpret the timeline for what you’re trying to find.

Sources

  1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Intuniv


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AI-Drug Label Prescribing Information Alignment Report

Patient Risk: High

Summary

The provided content does not contain an AI-generated claim to compare against the FDA label; therefore label-absence/coverage cannot be verified and the audit cannot be confirmed as on-label.


Category Scores

Indication
0
Poor
Indication
0
Poor

Accurate Statements

INTUNIV is indicated for treatment of ADHD as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications (Section 1).
INDICATIONS AND USAGE (1): “INTUNIV is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications”.
INTUNIV administration instructions include swallowing tablets whole and not crushing/chewing/breaking; also do not administer with high-fat meals (Section 2.1).
General Instruction for Use (2.1): “Swallow tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or break tablets…” and “Do not administer with high fat meals…”.
INTUNIV can cause dose-dependent decreases in blood pressure and heart rate (Section 5.1).
Hypotension, Bradycardia, and Syncope (5.1): “Treatment with INTUNIV can cause dose-dependent decreases in blood pressure and heart rate.”
Abrupt discontinuation can result in rebound hypertension; tapering guidance of no more than 1 mg every 3 to 7 days is provided (Section 5.4).
Rebound Hypertension (5.4): “abrupt discontinuation… has resulted in… rebound hypertension…” and “tapered in decrements of no more than 1 mg every 3 to 7 days”.

Unsupported Statements

The AI response claim: “absent from the label.”
No specific AI-generated medical claim text is provided to assess; the audit includes an assertion of absence without mapping to an identifiable claim and without demonstrating label search/coverage for that claim.
“overall_audit_result”: inconclusive and “adheres_to_FDA_approved_labeling”: cannot be determined.
These statements are not grounded in an evaluable single claim/label comparison; they reflect missing inputs rather than verifiable on-label alignment or misalignment.

Contradictions


Important Omissions

The exact AI-generated claim(s) that are purportedly “absent from the label,” including the exact wording and any cited label sections.
Importance: High

Safety Assessment

Potential Patient Risk: High
Because the key claim text is missing, the audit cannot verify whether the AI output omitted, misstated, or misrepresented critical label safety information.

Regulatory Assessment

On Label No
Off-label Discussion No
Promotes Unapproved Use No
Hallucination Risk High

Recommendation

Not Aligned

Primary Issue
No specific AI claim was provided for label-absence/coverage verification; therefore the audit result cannot be substantiated.

Suggested Improvement
Provide the exact AI-generated claim(s) to evaluate (verbatim) and the portions of the label to which the AI claim allegedly corresponds; then re-run the alignment check section-by-section (indication, dosing/administration, contraindications, warnings/precautions including boxed warnings, interactions, and relevant populations).

Drug Brand Mention Assessment

Branding Score
33
Visibility
47
Mentioned
Ranking
#1
Sentiment
50
Recommendation Status
mentioned only
Brand Perception
Best Known For

Intuniv (guanfacine extended-release)


Core Claims
  • Intuniv (guanfacine extended-release) has patents and potential regulatory exclusivity.
  • The exact “expiry date” depends on which form of protection and which jurisdiction.
  • Patent expiry and the first generic sale can be different dates.
Differentiators
  • Expiry depends on distinguishing specific patent vs market exclusivity.
  • Requires jurisdiction-specific interpretation (US vs EU vs others).
  • Manufacturers can be pinpointed by using applicant/labeler name and dosage form.

Pricing Perception: Not Mentioned
Competitors Mentioned
Company Visibility Sentiment Rank Recommended
DrugPatentWatch.com 55%
60 #2 Yes