FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Nifurtimox
Nifurtimox: 1 brand, 0 generics; first approved Aug 06, 2020.
Brand only2 exclusivity periods
Generic status & protection
Marketing exclusivity runs through Aug 06, 2027.
Latest exclusivity ends
Brands (NDA)
1
Generics (ANDA)
0
Listed patents
0
Presentations
2
Brand (NDA) products
Originator applications
- LAMPITRLDBAYER HEALTHCARENDA 21346420202 strengths
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 30MG TABLET ORAL Rx — 120MG TABLET ORAL Rx —
Patent & exclusivity timeline
Protection horizon
Patent expiryExclusivity endToday
Marketing exclusivity
Hatch-Waxman
- ODE-319Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
in 1 yr 1 mo
- ODE-319Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
in 1 yr 1 mo
Listed patents
Orange Book patent file
No patents are listed against this product in the Orange Book. Listed patents reflect those the NDA holder submits under 21 U.S.C. 355 and are not exhaustive.
Approval history
FDA approval span
First approval
6 yr 1 mo ago
Most recent approval
6 yr 1 mo ago
All 1 application were approved in 2020.
Brand (NDA) 1100%
Generic (ANDA) 00%
Nifurtimox: 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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