Friday, October 7, 2016

Eligard


Eligard is a brand name of leuprolide, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


ELIGARD (leuprolide acetate - injectable; subcutaneous)



  • Manufacturer: TOLMAR THERAP

    Approval date: January 23, 2002

    Strength(s): 7.5MG/VIAL [RLD]


  • Manufacturer: TOLMAR THERAP

    Approval date: July 24, 2002

    Strength(s): 22.5MG/VIAL [RLD]


  • Manufacturer: TOLMAR THERAP

    Approval date: February 13, 2003

    Strength(s): 30MG/VIAL [RLD]


  • Manufacturer: TOLMAR THERAP

    Approval date: December 14, 2004

    Strength(s): 45MG/VIAL [RLD]

Has a generic version of Eligard been approved?


No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Eligard available.


Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Eligard. 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: About generic drugs.




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.




  • Biodegradable polymer composition
    Patent 5,324,519
    Issued: June 28, 1994
    Inventor(s): Dunn; Richard L. & Tipton; Arthur J. & Southard; George L. & Rogers; Jack A.
    Assignee(s): Atrix Laboratories, Inc.
    The invention is directed to a composition composed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer which is capable of forming a biodegradable and/or bioerodible microporous, solid or gelatinous polymer matrix. The matrix is useful as an implant in animals for enhancing regeneration of cells and tissue, such as bone and nerve cells, or for delivery of biologically-active substances to tissue or organs. The composition is administered to an implant site as a liquid. The invention also includes a method of preventing and treating disorders and diseases, such as bone or nerve growth disorders, or of altering body functions such as birth control, using the compositions and implants of the invention.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • October 20, 2011




  • Biodegradable polymer composition
    Patent 5,599,552
    Issued: February 4, 1997
    Inventor(s): Dunn; Richard L. & Tipton; Arthur J. & Southard; George L. & Rogers; Jack A.
    Assignee(s): Atrix Laboratories, Inc.
    The invention is directed to a composition composed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer which is capable of forming a biodegradable and/or bioerodible microporous, solid or gelatinous polymer matrix. The matrix is useful as an implant in animals for enhancing regeneration of cells and tissue, such as bone and nerve cells, or for delivery of biologically-active substances to tissue or organs. The composition is administered to an implant site as a liquid. The invention also includes a method of preventing and treating disorders and diseases, such as bone or nerve growth disorders, or of altering body functions such as birth control, using the compositions and implants of the invention.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • February 4, 2014


    • February 4, 2014
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  • Biodegradable implant precursor
    Patent 6,395,293
    Issued: May 28, 2002
    Inventor(s): Alan M.; Polson & Deryl D.; Swanbom & Richard L.; Dunn & Charles P.; Cox & Richard L.; Norton & Bryan K.; Lowe & Kenneth S.; Peterson
    Assignee(s): Atrix Laboratories
    The invention is directed to a biodegradable implant precursor having a two-part structure made of an outer sac and a liquid content. The implant precursor is composed of a biodegradable, water-coagulable thermoplastic polymer and a water-miscible organic solvent. When administered to an implant site in an animal, the implant precursor will solidify in situ to a solid, microporous matrix by dissipation of the organic solvent to surrounding tissue fluids and coagulation of the polymer. The invention also includes methods of making the implant precursor, an apparatus for forming the precursor, and a kit containing the apparatus. Also provided are methods of using the implant precursor for treating a tissue defect in an animal, for example, for enhancing cell growth and tissue regeneration, wound and organ repair, nerve regeneration, soft and hard tissue regeneration, and the like, for delivery of biologically-active substances to tissue or organs, and other like therapies.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • September 28, 2013
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    • September 28, 2013
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  • Polymeric delivery formulations of leuprolide with improved efficacy
    Patent 6,565,874
    Issued: May 20, 2003
    Inventor(s): Richard L.; Dunn & John Steven; Garrett & Harish; Ravivarapu & Bhagya L; Chandrashekar
    Assignee(s): Atrix Laboratories
    The present invention is directed to a flowable composition that is suitable for use as a controlled release implant. The flowable composition includes a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester that is at least substantially insoluble in aqueous medium or body fluid. The flowable composition also includes a biocompatible polar aprotic solvent. The biocompatible polar aprotic solvent is miscible to dispersible in aqueous medium or body fluid. The flowable composition also includes leuprolide acetate.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • October 28, 2018
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    • October 28, 2018
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  • Stoppering method to maintain sterility
    Patent 6,626,870
    Issued: September 30, 2003
    Inventor(s): Cody L; Yarborough & Michael R.; Duncan & Richard L.; Norton & Rajan; Bawa & Dominic G.; Madril & Christopher J.; Barrett
    Assignee(s): Artix Laboratories, Inc.
    A syringe assembly is provided which includes a hollow barrel that has an interior wall. The interior wall defines a chamber that retains medication. The hollow barrel also includes a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the hollow barrel has a passageway that is in contact with the chamber. The proximal end of the hollow barrel has an aperture. The syringe assembly also includes a primary plunger tip that is slidably positioned, in fluid tight engagement, with the interior wall. The primary plunger tip has a receptor to engage an engager of an elongated tip plunger rod. The syringe assembly also includes a secondary plunger tip that is slidably positioned, in fluid tight engagement, with the interior wall. The secondary plunger tip also has a receptor to engage an engager of a tip plunger rod. The secondary plunger tip is disposed between the primary plunger tip and the proximal end of the hollow barrel. The syringe assembly also includes a tip plunger rod, which facilitates operation of the secondary plunger tip, engaged to the secondary plunger tip. The present invention also provides a process for providing a lyophilized medication (i.e., lyophilizate) in a syringe assembly and also provides a process for reconstituting a medication in a syringe assembly.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • March 27, 2020
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  • Polymeric delivery formulations of leuprolide with improved efficacy
    Patent 6,773,714
    Issued: August 10, 2004
    Inventor(s): Richard L.; Dunn & John Steven; Garrett & Harish; Ravivarapu & Bhagya L.; Chandrashekar
    Assignee(s): Atrix Laboratories, Inc.
    The present invention is directed to a flowable composition that is suitable for use as a controlled release implant. The flowable composition includes a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester that is at least substantially insoluble in aqueous medium or body fluid. The flowable composition also includes a biocompatible polar aprotic solvent. The biocompatible polar aprotic solvent is miscible to dispersible in aqueous medium or body fluid. The flowable composition also includes leuprolide acetate.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • October 28, 2018
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    • October 28, 2018
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See also...

  • Eligard Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Eligard Kit Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Eligard Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Eligard Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Eligard Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Leuprolide Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Leuprolide Depot Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Leuprolide Implant Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Leuprolide Kit Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Leuprolide Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Leuprolide Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Leuprolide Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal, Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Leuprolide Acetate AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

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