small molecule

GLUCOPHAGE XR

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Loss of exclusivity—loss of exclusivity

CompanyEMD Serono →See this company's full patent-cliff portfolio

Drug detail

Brand name	GLUCOPHAGE XR
Active ingredient	METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Strength	500MG Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons
Dosage form	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route	ORAL
Modality	Small molecule
FDA approval	October 2000
Marketing status	DISCN

Source: FDA Orange Book, layered on the CliffBio company graph. Cliff dates are the loss of exclusivity; estimates are projections, not legal advice.