Orange Book product · Brand (NDA)
WAKIX
PITOLISANT HYDROCHLORIDE
At a glance
Aug 14, 2019
Approved
Brand (NDA)
Application
Not listed
TE code
5
Listed patents
Key dates
Approval
FDA approval date of this drug product.
Aug 14, 2019
6 yr 11 mo ago
Patent 8354430 expires
Listed method-of-use patent (U-1101) expiration.
Feb 06, 2026
4 mo ago
Patent 8354430 expires
Listed method-of-use patent (U-1102) expiration.
Feb 06, 2026
4 mo ago
Today
Exclusivity ends · ODE-255
Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
Aug 14, 2026
in 2 mo
Exclusivity ends · NPP
New patient population exclusivity (3 years)
Jun 21, 2027
in 1 yr
Exclusivity ends · ODE-331
Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
Oct 13, 2027
in 1 yr 4 mo
Patent 8486947 expires
Listed method-of-use patent (U-1101) expiration.
Sep 26, 2029
in 3 yr 4 mo
Patent 8486947 expires
Listed method-of-use patent (U-1102) expiration.
Sep 26, 2029
in 3 yr 4 mo
Patent 8207197 expires
Listed drug substance patent expiration.
Mar 07, 2030
in 3 yr 9 mo
Exclusivity ends · ODE-489
Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
Jun 21, 2031
in 5 yr 1 mo
Exclusivity ends · ODE-519
Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
Feb 13, 2033
in 6 yr 9 mo
Pharmaceutical detail
Active ingredient
PITOLISANT HYDROCHLORIDE
Strength
EQ 4.45MG BASE
Dosage form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
TE code
Not listed
Application
NDA 211150
Product number
001
Marketing status
RX
Reference listed drug (RLD)
Yes
Reference standard (RS)
No
Active-ingredient family
View full familyThis is a reference-listed drug (RLD) — the basis for generic (ANDA) applications. Other products sharing this ingredient are listed below.
Marketing exclusivity (5)
- ODE-255Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
Aug 14, 2026
in 2 mo
- NPPNew patient population exclusivity (3 years)
Jun 21, 2027
in 1 yr
- ODE-331Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
Oct 13, 2027
in 1 yr 4 mo
- ODE-489Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
Jun 21, 2031
in 5 yr 1 mo
- ODE-519Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
Feb 13, 2033
in 6 yr 9 mo
Listed patents (5)
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8354430 | Feb 06, 2026 | 4 mo ago | U-1101 |
| 8354430 | Feb 06, 2026 | 4 mo ago | U-1102 |
| 8486947 | Sep 26, 2029 | in 3 yr 4 mo | U-1101 |
| 8486947 | Sep 26, 2029 | in 3 yr 4 mo | U-1102 |
| 8207197 | Mar 07, 2030 | in 3 yr 9 mo | SubstanceProduct |

