Drug profile

Ledipasvir

CAS No.1256388-51-8
ATCJ05AP51
Therapeutic areaInfectious disease / Chronic hepatitis C
OriginatorGilead Sciences
GenericRadar assessment

Patent Radar Assessment

Grade A1 United States · 2030 Radar
Verification HIGH
Why Grade A?

UNITAID/WTO materials identify ledipasvir primary patent expiry in 2030; current U.S. Orange Book-derived data also show multiple 2030 DS/DP patents, including US8822430 expiring 2030-05-12.

Core Patent Expiry 2030-05-12
2030 Target Event US8822430
Drug Substance / Drug Product · 2030-05-12
Core API Event? Yes
Later Blocking Patents

Yes. HARVONI has later product/use and DS/DP patents extending beyond 2030, including events in 2032-2034.

Generic Entry Assessment

Core/primary 2030 event is meaningful, but HARVONI is a ledipasvir/sofosbuvir combination and the full combination patent landscape must be reviewed.

Patent landscape

CountryPatent no.TypeExpiryStatusVerifiedOpportunity
United StatesUS8822430Drug Substance / Drug Product2030-05-12ProtectedYes66

API sourcing

Regulatory filing labels distinguish verified/listed records from records that have not yet been verified. “Not verified” does not mean that a filing does not exist.

APIManufacturerCountry US DMFKDMFJapan MFCEPEU GMPStatus
Ledipasvir Fuxin Long Rui Pharmaceutical China ✓ Listed Not verified Not verified Not verified Not verified US DMF listed
Ledipasvir Lupin Ltd India ✓ Listed Not verified Not verified Not verified Not verified US DMF listed
Ledipasvir Viatris United States ✓ Listed Not verified Not verified Not verified Not verified US DMF listed