Drug facts

Molecule

Macitentan (Opsumit)

Generics already compete: 12 makers on the market. 12 A-rated products from 12 makers substitute at the counter.

Opsumit was first approved by the FDA on 10/18/2013 under NDA 204410; the application holder is Actelion Pharmaceuticals US Inc.

Holder Actelion Pharmaceuticals US IncApplication NDA 204410Approved 10/18/2013

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.

1,083days until the latest patent expires

ExclusivityPatent onlyOpen to generics
Today
Approved10/18/2013
Exclusivity ends08/28/2028
Last patent10/18/2029
201420172020202320262029
Latest patent
10/18/2029Opsumit
Orange Book
Exclusivity
08/28/2028Opsumit
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
12 generic makers
Orange Book
Staged generics
1 passed FDA review, awaiting market entry
FDA
First generic approved
04/06/2021
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 Macitentan profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages

04Product

Application holder
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US Inc
Orange Book
Application
NDA 204410
Orange Book
First approved
10/18/2013
Orange Book
Dosage forms
tablet
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.