Clinical Competition Candidate

ZOLINZA

ZOLINZA carries substance and product and use-code patents, moderate complexity (2/5), and meaningful clinical competition (5/5). The listed expiry window is approximately 20 months away. Active clinical competition may compress the generic entry window.

LOE window

20months

to latest listed patent expiry (March 18, 2028)

Expiry attractiveness: 5/5

Patent profile

Substance patent (listed)
Product / formulation patent (listed)
Use-code patent (listed)

Patent count: 3

Complexity score: 2/5

Clinical competition

Score: 5/5

Active trials linked: 289

Phase 2/3 trials: 161

Higher scores indicate more trial activity for this ingredient — a proxy for competitive generic interest.

Drug overview

Active ingredient: VORINOSTAT

Applicant (NDA holder): MERCK SHARP AND DOHME LLC A SUB OF MERCK AND CO INC

Confidence: High