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Generic Ozurdex Availability

Last updated on Aug 10, 2022.

Ozurdex is a brand name of dexamethasone ophthalmic, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

OZURDEX (dexamethasone - implant;intravitreal)

  • Manufacturer: ALLERGAN
    Approval date: June 17, 2009
    Strength(s): 0.7MG [RLD]

Has a generic version of Ozurdex been approved?

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

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Ozurdex. 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 FAQ.

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.

  • Ocular implant made by a double extrusion process
    Patent 10,076,526
    Issued: September 18, 2018
    Assignee(s): Allergan, Inc.

    The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 9, 2023
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  • Patent 10,702,539

    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 9, 2023
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA
    • January 9, 2023
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF MACULAR EDEMA FOLLOWING BRANCH RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION (BRVO) OR CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION (CRVO)
    • January 9, 2023
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF NON-INFECTIOUS UVEITIS AFFECTING THE POSTERIOR SEGMENT OF THE EYE
  • Methods and apparatus for delivery of ocular implants
    Patent 6,899,717
    Issued: May 31, 2005
    Inventor(s): Weber; David & Kane; Ingrid & Rehal; Mike & Lathrop, III; Robert L. & Aptekarev; Kenny
    Assignee(s): Allergan, Inc.

    An apparatus and methods for delivering ocular implants or microimplants. The apparatus is ergonomically designed for ease of use, and a simple manual depression of an actuator produces proportional movement of a linkage causing the implant or microimplant to be ejected through a cannula disposed at the desired location in the eye. Small gauge cannulas are provided for self-sealing methods of delivery.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • November 1, 2023
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      Patent use: DELIVERING AN OCULAR IMPLANT AS DESCRIBED IN THE DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION SECTION OF THE APPROVED LABELING OF OZURDEX
  • Ocular implant made by a double extrusion process
    Patent 8,034,366
    Issued: October 11, 2011
    Inventor(s): Shiah; Jane-Guo & Bhagat; Rahul & Blanda; Wendy M. & Nivaggioli; Thierry & Peng; Lin & Chou; David & Weber; David A.
    Assignee(s): Allergan, Inc.

    The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 9, 2023
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF MACULAR EDEMA
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    • January 9, 2023
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF UVEITIS
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      Drug product
  • Ocular implant made by a double extrusion process
    Patent 8,034,370
    Issued: October 11, 2011
    Inventor(s): Shiah; Jane-Guo & Bhagat; Rahul & Blanda; Wendy M. & Nivaggioli; Thierry & Peng; Lin & Chou; David & Weber; David A.
    Assignee(s): Allergan, Inc.

    The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 9, 2023
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      Drug product
  • Ocular implant made by a double extrusion process
    Patent 8,506,987
    Issued: August 13, 2013
    Assignee(s): Allergan, Inc.

    The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 9, 2023
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF MACULAR EDEMA
    • January 9, 2023
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF UVEITIS
  • Ocular implant made by a double extrusion process
    Patent 9,192,511
    Issued: November 24, 2015
    Assignee(s): Allergan, Inc.

    The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.

    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 9, 2023
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      Drug product

Glossary

Term Definition
Drug Patent A drug patent is assigned by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and assigns exclusive legal right to the patent holder to protect the proprietary chemical formulation. The patent assigns exclusive legal right to the inventor or patent holder, and may include entities such as the drug brand name, trademark, product dosage form, ingredient formulation, or manufacturing process A patent usually expires 20 years from the date of filing, but can be variable based on many factors, including development of new formulations of the original chemical, and patent infringement litigation.
Drug Exclusivity Exclusivity is the sole marketing rights granted by the FDA to a manufacturer upon the approval of a drug and may run simultaneously with a patent. Exclusivity periods can run from 180 days to seven years depending upon the circumstance of the exclusivity grant.
RLD A Reference Listed Drug (RLD) is an approved drug product to which new generic versions are compared to show that they are bioequivalent. A drug company seeking approval to market a generic equivalent must refer to the Reference Listed Drug in its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA). By designating a single reference listed drug as the standard to which all generic versions must be shown to be bioequivalent, FDA hopes to avoid possible significant variations among generic drugs and their brand name counterpart.

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