FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Bempedoic acid; ezetimibe
Bempedoic acid; ezetimibe: 1 brand, 0 generics; first approved Feb 26, 2020; on patent until Dec 03, 2030.
On patent2 exclusivity periods
Generic status & protection
Protected until Dec 03, 2030 (earliest listed patent expiry).
Earliest patent expiry Dec 03, 2030Latest exclusivity ends Mar 22, 2027
Brands (NDA)
1
Generics (ANDA)
0
Listed patents
8
Next patent expiry
Dec 03, 2030
in 4 yr 5 mo
Originator applications
Brand (NDA) products
ESPERION THERAPS INCNDA 2116172020
ESPERION THERAPS INCNDA 2116172020
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180MG;10MG | TABLET | ORAL | Rx | — |
Protection horizon
Patent & exclusivity timeline
Patent expiryExclusivity endToday
Hatch-Waxman
Marketing exclusivity
Marketing exclusivity (2)
- I-943New indication exclusivity (3 years)
Mar 22, 2027
in 8 mo
- I-945New indication exclusivity (3 years)
Mar 22, 2027
in 8 mo
Orange Book patent file
Listed patents
Listed patents (8)
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7335799 | Dec 03, 2030 | in 4 yr 5 mo | Substance |
| 11744816 | Mar 14, 2036 | in 9 yr 10 mo | U-3883 |
| 10912751 | Mar 14, 2036 | in 9 yr 10 mo | U-3884 |
| 11926584 | Jun 19, 2040 | in 14 yr 1 mo | U-3873 |
| 12404227 | Jun 19, 2040 | in 14 yr 1 mo | SubstanceU-4258 |
| 11613511 | Jun 19, 2040 | in 14 yr 1 mo | Substance |
| 11760714 | Jun 19, 2040 | in 14 yr 1 mo | Product |
| 12398087 | Jun 19, 2040 | in 14 yr 1 mo | SubstanceProduct |
FDA approval span
Approval history
First approval
Feb 26, 2020
6 yr 6 mo ago
Most recent approval
Feb 26, 2020
6 yr 6 mo ago
All 1 application were approved in 2020.
Brand (NDA) 1100%
Generic (ANDA) 00%
Bempedoic acid; ezetimibe — frequently asked questions
Generics, reference-listed drug, patents, and exclusivity for this active ingredient, from the FDA Orange Book.
Built directly from the FDA Orange Book data file (products, patents, and exclusivity). TE codes, RLD/RS flags, patent expirations, and exclusivity dates match the official FDA record. Listed patents reflect those the NDA holder submits under 21 U.S.C. 355 and are not exhaustive.
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