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Halobetasol propionate
Halobetasol propionate: 5 brands, 13 generics; first approved Dec 17, 1990; generic available.
Generic availableHas discontinued products
Generic status & protection
Generic available: 13 ANDA applications approved.
Earliest patent expiry
Brands (NDA)
5
Generics (ANDA)
13
Listed patents
10
Next patent expiry
Nov 02, 2031
in 5 yr 2 mo
Brand (NDA) products
Originator applications
- BAUSCHNDA 2093552018
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.01% LOTION TOPICAL Rx — - LEXETTERLDMAYNE PHARMANDA 2105662018
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% AEROSOL, FOAM TOPICAL Discontinued — - LACER PHARMANDA 2081832015
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% LOTION TOPICAL Rx — - ULTRAVATERLDSUN PHARM INDS INCNDA 0199671990
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% CREAM TOPICAL Discontinued — - ULTRAVATERLDSUN PHARM INDS INCNDA 0199681990
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% OINTMENT TOPICAL Discontinued —
Generic (ANDA) products (13)
Abbreviated applications
- HALOBETASOL PROPIONATERSPADAGIS ISRAELANDA 2152662023
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% AEROSOL, FOAM TOPICAL Rx — - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATEQUAGENANDA 2135602020
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% OINTMENT TOPICAL Rx AB - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATEPADAGIS ISRAELANDA 2114642020
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% LOTION TOPICAL Discontinued — - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATEENCUBEANDA 2099782018
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% OINTMENT TOPICAL Rx AB - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATERSCOSETTE PHARMS NCANDA 0781622007
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% CREAM TOPICAL Rx AB - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATECOSETTE PHARMS NCANDA 0777212006
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% OINTMENT TOPICAL Discontinued — - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATESUN PHARMA CANADAANDA 0772272005
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% CREAM TOPICAL Discontinued — - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATECOSETTE PHARMS NCANDA 0771092005
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% OINTMENT TOPICAL Rx AB - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATEFOUGERA PHARMSANDA 0770012004
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% CREAM TOPICAL Rx AB - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATEPADAGIS ISRAELANDA 0771232004
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% CREAM TOPICAL Rx AB - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATEFOUGERA PHARMSANDA 0769032004
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% OINTMENT TOPICAL Discontinued — - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATERSPADAGIS ISRAELANDA 0768722004
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% OINTMENT TOPICAL Rx AB - HALOBETASOL PROPIONATESUN PHARMA CANADAANDA 0769942004
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.05% OINTMENT TOPICAL Discontinued —
Patent & exclusivity timeline
Protection horizon
Patent expiryExclusivity endToday
Listed patents
Orange Book patent file
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10478502 | in 5 yr 2 mo | ProductU-2625 | |
| 11986527 | in 5 yr 2 mo | U-2625 | |
| 11839656 | in 5 yr 2 mo | U-2625 | |
| 11957753 | in 5 yr 2 mo | Product | |
| 12076403 | in 5 yr 2 mo | Product | |
| 8809307 | in 5 yr 2 mo | Product | |
| 8962028 | in 6 yr 10 mo | ProductU-1775 | |
| 11020407 | in 10 yr 4 mo | ProductU-3143 | |
| 10857159 | in 10 yr 4 mo | Product | |
| 10857159*PED | in 10 yr 10 mo |
Approval history
FDA approval span
First approval
36 yr 4 mo ago
Most recent approval
3 yr 2 mo ago
Approvals span 1990–2023 across 18 FDA applications.
Brand (NDA) 528%
Generic (ANDA) 1372%
Halobetasol propionate: frequently asked questions
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