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Generic Orkambi Availability

Orkambi is a brand name of ivacaftor/lumacaftor, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

ORKAMBI (ivacaftor; lumacaftor - granule;oral)

  • Manufacturer: VERTEX PHARMS INC
    Approval date: August 7, 2018
    Strength(s): 125MG/PACKET;100MG/PACKET [RLD], 188MG/PACKET;150MG/PACKET [RLD]

ORKAMBI (ivacaftor; lumacaftor - tablet;oral)

  • Manufacturer: VERTEX PHARMS INC
    Approval date: July 2, 2015
    Strength(s): 125MG;200MG [RLD]
  • Manufacturer: VERTEX PHARMS INC
    Approval date: September 28, 2016
    Strength(s): 125MG;100MG [RLD]

Has a generic version of Orkambi been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Orkambi available in the United States.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Orkambi. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: Generic Drug FAQs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

  • Pharmaceutical compositions of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[D][1,3]dioxol-5-yl) cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl) benzoic acid and administration thereof
    Patent 10,076,513
    Issued: September 18, 2018
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    A pharmaceutical composition comprising Compound 1, (3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl) cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid), and at least one excipient selected from: a filler, a diluent, a disintegrant, a surfactant, a binder, a glidant and a lubricant, the composition being suitable for oral administration to a patient in need thereof to treat a CFTR mediated disease such as Cystic Fibrosis. Methods for treating a patient in need thereof include administering an oral pharmaceutical formulation of Compound 1 to the patient.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 4, 2028
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT AGE 12 YEARS OR OLDER WHO IS HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING THE TABLET COMPRISING LUMACAFTOR AS RECITED IN CLAIM 1, 19, OR 21 OF U.S. PATENT NO. 10,076,513 AND IVACAFTOR
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  • Patent 10,597,384

    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 4, 2028
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN PATIENTS 2 TO 5 YEARS OLD WHO ARE HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION ACCORDING TO CLAIM 2 OF U.S. PATENT NO. 10,597,384, FURTHER COMPRISING IVACAFTOR
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    • December 4, 2028
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN PATIENTS 6 YEARS AND OLDER WHO ARE HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION ACCORDING TO CLAIM 2 OF U.S. PATENT NO. 10,597,384, FURTHER COMPRISING IVACAFTOR
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  • Patent 10,646,481

    Patent expiration dates:

    • August 13, 2029
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  • Modulators of ATP-binding cassette transporters
    Patent 7,495,103
    Issued: February 24, 2009
    Inventor(s): Hadida-Ruah; Sara & Hazelwood; Anna & Grootenhuis; Peter & Van Goor; Fred & Singh; Ashvani & Zhou; Jinglan & McCartney; Jason
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator, compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • May 20, 2027
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  • Modulators of ATP-binding cassette transporters
    Patent 7,973,038
    Issued: July 5, 2011
    Inventor(s): Hadida Ruah; Sara S. & Hamilton; Matthew & Miller; Mark T. & Grootenhuis; Peter D. J. & Bear; Brian Richard & McCartney; Jason & Zhou; Jinglan
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • November 8, 2026
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT AGE 2-5 YEARS WHO IS HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING LUMACAFTOR AND IVACAFTOR
    • November 8, 2026
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS USING N-(5-HYDROXY-2,4-DITERT-BUTYL-PHENYL)-4-OXO-1H-QUINOLINE-3-CARBOXAMIDE AND 3-(6-(1-2,2-DIFLUOROBENZO[D][1,3]DIOXOL-5-YL) CYCLOPROPANECARBOXAMIDO)-3-METHYLPYRIDIN-2-YL)BENZOIC ACID
  • Modulators of ATP-binding cassette transporters
    Patent 8,324,242
    Issued: December 4, 2012
    Inventor(s): Ruah; Sara Hadida & Hazlewood; Anna & Grootenhuis; Peter D. J. & Van Goor; Fredrick & Singh; Ashvani & Zhou; Jinglan & McCartney; Jason
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceutical Incorporated

    The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator, compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • August 5, 2027
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT AGE 2-5 YEARS WHO IS HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING LUMACAFTOR AND IVACAFTOR
    • August 5, 2027
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING A PATIENT HAVING CYSTIC FIBROSIS USING IVACAFTOR AND LUMACAFTOR
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS
  • Solid forms of N-[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide
    Patent 8,410,274
    Issued: April 2, 2013
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals

    The present invention relates to solid state forms of N-[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide (Compound 1), pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods therewith.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 28, 2026
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  • Solid forms of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl) cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid
    Patent 8,507,534
    Issued: August 13, 2013
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    The present invention relates to a substantially crystalline and free solid state form of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid (Form I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treatment therewith.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • September 20, 2030
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  • Solid forms of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[D][1,3]dioxol-5-yl) cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid
    Patent 8,653,103
    Issued: February 18, 2014
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    The present invention relates to a substantially crystalline and free solid state form of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid (Form I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treatment therewith.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 4, 2028
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  • Dosage units of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[D] [1,3] dioxol-5-yl) cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid
    Patent 8,716,338
    Issued: May 6, 2014
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    The present invention relates to formulations of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid in Form I, pharmaceutical packs or kits thereof, and methods of treatment therewith.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • September 20, 2030
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT AGE 2-5 YEARS WHO IS HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING THE DOSAGE UNIT COMPRISING LUMACAFTOR AS RECITED IN CLAIM 1 OF US PATENT 8716338 AND IVACAFTOR
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    • September 20, 2030
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    • September 20, 2030
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN PATIENTS WHO HAVE THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR (CFTR) GENE.
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  • Modulators of ATP-binding cassette transporters
    Patent 8,741,933
    Issued: June 3, 2014
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • November 8, 2026
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT AGE 2-5 YEARS WHO IS HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING LUMACAFTOR AND IVACAFTOR
    • November 8, 2026
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT, THE PATIENT HAVING THE F508DEL MUTATION IN CFTR, USING IVACAFTOR AND LUMACAFTOR
    • November 8, 2026
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN PATIENTS WHO ARE HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR (CFTR) GENE
  • Solid forms of N-[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide
    Patent 8,754,224
    Issued: June 17, 2014
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    The present invention relates to solid state forms of N-[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide (Compound 1), pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods therewith.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 28, 2026
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  • Solid forms of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxo1-5-yl) cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl) benzoic acid
    Patent 8,846,718
    Issued: September 30, 2014
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    The present invention relates to a substantially crystalline and free solid state form of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid (Form I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treatment therewith.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 4, 2028
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT AGE 2-5 YEARS WHO IS HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING LUMACAFTOR FORM I AND IVACAFTOR
    • December 4, 2028
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT, THE PATIENT HAVING THE F508DEL MUTATION IN CFTR, USING IVACAFTOR AND FORM I LUMACAFTOR
    • December 4, 2028
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN PATIENTS WHO ARE HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR (CFTR) GENE
  • Modulators of ATP-binding cassette transporters
    Patent 8,993,600
    Issued: March 31, 2015
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 11, 2030
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  • Solid forms of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl) benzoic acid
    Patent 9,150,552
    Issued: October 6, 2015
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    The present invention relates to a substantially crystalline and free solid state form of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid (Form I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treatment therewith.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 4, 2028
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT AGE 2-5 YEARS WHO IS HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING LUMACAFTOR FORM I AND IVACAFTOR
    • December 4, 2028
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT, THE PATIENT HAVING THE F508DEL MUTATION IN CFTR, USING IVACAFTOR AND FORM I LUMACAFTOR
  • Dosage units of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d] [1,3] dioxol-5-yl) cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid
    Patent 9,192,606
    Issued: November 24, 2015
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    The present invention relates to formulations of 3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid in Form I, pharmaceutical packs or kits thereof, and methods of treatment therewith.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • September 29, 2029
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT AGE 2-5 YEARS WHO IS HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING THE DOSAGE UNIT COMPRISING LUMACAFTOR AND IVACAFTOR AS RECITED IN CLAIM 1 OF US PATENT 9192606
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    • September 29, 2029
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT, THE PATIENT HAVING THE F508DEL MUTATION IN CFTR, USING A DOSAGE UNIT AS DEFINED IN CLAIM 1 OF U.S. PATENT NO. 9,192,606
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  • Modulators of ATP-binding cassette transporters
    Patent 9,216,969
    Issued: December 22, 2015
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTC”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • November 8, 2026
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  • Solid forms of N-[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide
    Patent 9,670,163
    Issued: June 6, 2017
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    The present invention relates to solid state forms of N-[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide (Compound 1), pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods therewith.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 28, 2026
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT AGE 2-5 YEARS WHO IS HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING LUMACAFTOR AND A SOLID COMPOSITION COMPRISING AMORPHOUS AND LESS THAN ABOUT 30% CRYSTALLINE IVACAFTOR
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    • December 28, 2026
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  • Solid forms of N[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide
    Patent 9,931,334
    Issued: April 3, 2018
    Assignee(s): Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    The present invention relates to solid state forms of N-[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide (Compound 1), pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods therewith.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 28, 2026
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    • December 28, 2026
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      Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A PATIENT AGE 6 OR OLDER HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE USING LUMACAFTOR AND A SOLID COMPOSITION COMPRISING AMORPHOUS (LESS THAN ABOUT 30% CRYSTALLINE) IVACAFTOR
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Related Exclusivities

Exclusivity is exclusive marketing rights granted by the FDA upon approval of a drug and can run concurrently with a patent or not. Exclusivity is a statutory provision and is granted to an NDA applicant if statutory requirements are met.

  • Exclusivity expiration dates:

    • July 2, 2020 - NEW CHEMICAL ENTITY
    • January 25, 2021 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDED TO THE PEDIATRIC USE SECTION OF THE LABELING REGARDING A NEW CLINICAL TRIAL IN PATIENTS AGED 6 THROUGH 11 YEARS (TRIAL 4)
    • August 7, 2021 - NEW PRODUCT
    • July 2, 2022 - TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN PATIENTS AGE 12 YEARS AND OLDER WHO ARE HOMOZYGOUS FOR F508DEL MUTATION IN THE CFTR GENE
    • September 28, 2023 -
    • August 7, 2025 -

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