Patent Expiry – July 2020

The following list relates to patents, of the more commonly used brands, that are expected to expire.

Expiry dates may be extended by the drug companies.

Generic Name	Anticipated Patent Expiry	Brand
Aliskiren tablets	Apr 2020	Rasilez
Rotigotine patch	Feb 2021	Neupro
Tapentadol tablets	Feb 2021	Palexia
Prucalopride tablets	May 2021	Resolor
Beclometasone + Formoterol inhaler	Jul 2021	Fostair
Varenicline tablets	Sep 2021	Champix
Amlodipine + Valsartan tablets	Dec 2021	Exforge
Exenatide injection (Byetta® only)	Nov 2021	Byetta