small molecule

FINACEA

AZELAIC ACID

Loss of exclusivityFebruary 2029latest FDA-listed patent expiry
CompanyLEO PHARMA AS

Drug detail

Brand nameFINACEA
Active ingredientAZELAIC ACID
Strength15%
Dosage formAEROSOL, FOAM
RouteTOPICAL
ModalitySmall molecule
FDA approvalJuly 2015
Marketing statusRX

Listed patents

PatentExpiresType
9211259February 2029use U-1796
9265725December 2027product
10117812October 2027product
7700076September 2027product

Source: FDA Orange Book, layered on the CliffBio company graph. Cliff dates are the latest FDA-listed patent expiry; estimates are projections, not legal advice.

FINACEA patent cliff — loss of exclusivity February 2029 | CliffBio