Drug facts

Molecule

Riociguat (Adempas)

Generics already compete: 1 maker on the market. 5 A-rated products from 1 maker substitute at the counter.

Adempas was first approved by the FDA on 10/08/2013 under NDA 204819; the application holder is Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Holder Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals IncApplication NDA 204819Approved 10/08/2013

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.

2,667days until the latest patent expires

ExclusivityPatent onlyOpen to generics
Today
Approved10/08/2013
Last patent02/18/2034
20142017202020232026202920322035
Latest patent
02/18/2034Adempas
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
1 generic maker
Orange Book
Staged generics
1 passed FDA review, awaiting market entry
FDA
First generic approved
09/01/2022
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 Riociguat profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages

04Product

Application holder
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc
Orange Book
Application
NDA 204819
Orange Book
First approved
10/08/2013
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.