Drug facts

Molecule

Lenalidomide (Revlimid)

Generics already compete: 17 makers on the market. 107 A-rated products from 17 makers substitute at the counter.

Revlimid was first approved by the FDA on 12/27/2005 under NDA 021880; the application holder is Bristol Myers Squibb.

Holder Bristol Myers SquibbApplication NDA 021880Approved 12/27/2005

01Patents and exclusivity

When competition can legally begin. A generic can launch once both exclusivity and the last listed patent expire, unless a court or settlement says otherwise.

495days until the latest patent expires

ExclusivityPatent onlyOpen to generics
Today
Approved12/27/2005
Exclusivity ends05/28/2026
Last patent03/08/2028
2006201020142018202220262030
Latest patent
03/08/2028Revlimid
Orange Book
Exclusivity
05/28/2026Revlimid
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
17 generic makers
Orange Book
First generic approved
05/21/2021
Orange Book
Every listingEach listing and maker behind the generics count.
Price erosionHow NADAC moves as generics enter.
PrescribersWho prescribes it, from Medicare data.
Available in the full Lenalidomide profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages

04Product

Application holder
Bristol Myers Squibb
Orange Book
Application
NDA 021880
Orange Book
First approved
12/27/2005
Orange Book
Dosage forms
capsule
Routes
oral

Sources: FDA Orange Book, FDA Purple Book, FDA drug shortages, FDA enforcement reports and CMS NADAC, read through QOPE. Not medical or legal advice.