US Patent

US10182995 — Compositions for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Formulation · Assigned to Ironshore Pharmaceuticals and Development Inc Cayman Island · Expires 2032-03-23 · 6y remaining

Vulnerability score 48/100 Strong — defensible against typical IPR challenges

What this patent protects

This patent protects a delayed and extended release formulation of methylphenidate that delivers a therapeutic amount over a sustained period.

USPTO Abstract

Therapeutic compositions deliver a therapeutic amount of methylphenidate in a delayed and extended release formulation. The dosage form exhibits a lag time prior to release of from 6 to 8 hours or longer, followed by a sustained release period.

Drugs covered by this patent

methylphenidate-hydrochloride (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE)

Patent Metadata

Patent number: US10182995
Jurisdiction: US
Classification: Formulation
Expires: 2032-03-23
Drug substance claim: No
Drug product claim: Yes
Assignee: Ironshore Pharmaceuticals and Development Inc Cayman Island
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