FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Degarelix acetate
Degarelix acetate: 1 brand, 0 generics; first approved Dec 24, 2008; on patent until Feb 10, 2029.
On patent
Generic status & protection
Protected until Feb 10, 2029 (earliest listed patent expiry).
Earliest patent expiry Feb 10, 2029
Brands (NDA)
1
Generics (ANDA)
0
Listed patents
9
Next patent expiry
Feb 10, 2029
in 2 yr 7 mo
Originator applications
Brand (NDA) products
FIRMAGONRLDFERRINGNDA 02220120082 strengths
FIRMAGONRLD
FERRINGNDA 02220120082 strengths
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 80MG BASE/VIAL | POWDER | SUBCUTANEOUS | Rx | — |
| EQ 120MG BASE/VIAL | POWDER | SUBCUTANEOUS | Rx | — |
Protection horizon
Patent & exclusivity timeline
Patent expiryExclusivity endToday
Orange Book patent file
Listed patents
Listed patents (9)
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9579359 | Feb 10, 2029 | in 2 yr 7 mo | U-1978 |
| 10973870 | Feb 10, 2029 | in 2 yr 7 mo | U-1978 |
| 10729739 | Feb 10, 2029 | in 2 yr 7 mo | U-1978 |
| 12514898 | Feb 20, 2029 | in 2 yr 8 mo | U-1978 |
| 12533387 | Feb 20, 2029 | in 2 yr 8 mo | U-4417 |
| 10695398 | Apr 27, 2032 | in 5 yr 11 mo | U-1895 |
| 9415085 | Apr 27, 2032 | in 5 yr 11 mo | U-1895 |
| 11766468 | Apr 27, 2032 | in 5 yr 11 mo | U-1978 |
| 11826397 | Apr 27, 2032 | in 5 yr 11 mo | U-1978 |
FDA approval span
Approval history
First approval
Dec 24, 2008
17 yr 10 mo ago
Most recent approval
Dec 24, 2008
17 yr 10 mo ago
All 1 application were approved in 2008.
Brand (NDA) 1100%
Generic (ANDA) 00%
Degarelix acetate — 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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