FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Retapamulin
Retapamulin: 1 brand, 0 generics; first approved Apr 12, 2007; on patent until Feb 14, 2027.
On patentHas discontinued products
Generic status & protection
Protected until Feb 14, 2027 (earliest listed patent expiry).
Earliest patent expiry
Brands (NDA)
1
Generics (ANDA)
0
Listed patents
1
Next patent expiry
Feb 14, 2027
in 6 mo
Brand (NDA) products
Originator applications
- ALTABAXRLDALMIRALLNDA 0220552007
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 1% OINTMENT TOPICAL Discontinued —
Patent & exclusivity timeline
Protection horizon
Patent expiryExclusivity endToday
Listed patents
Orange Book patent file
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7875630 | in 6 mo | Substance |
Approval history
FDA approval span
First approval
19 yr 8 mo ago
Most recent approval
19 yr 8 mo ago
All 1 application were approved in 2007.
Brand (NDA) 1100%
Generic (ANDA) 00%
Retapamulin: 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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