Generic Zolpimist Availability
Last updated on Apr 10, 2025.
Zolpimist is a brand name of zolpidem, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):
ZOLPIMIST (zolpidem tartrate - spray, metered;oral)
-
Manufacturer: AYTU
Approval date: December 19, 2008
Strength(s): 5MG/SPRAY (discontinued) [RLD]
All of the above formulations have been discontinued.
Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Zolpimist. 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: Generic Drug FAQ.
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.
-
Buccal, polar and non-polar spray containing zolpidem
Patent 8,236,285
Issued: August 7, 2012
Inventor(s): Dugger & III Harry A. & Abd El-Shafy Mohammed
Assignee(s): Novadel Pharma Inc.Buccal aerosol sprays or capsules using polar and non-polar solvents have now been developed which provide zolpidem for rapid absorption through the oral mucosa, resulting in fast onset of effect. The buccal polar compositions of the invention comprise formulation I: aqueous polar solvent, zolpidem, and optional flavoring agent; formulation II: aqueous polar solvent, zolpidem, optionally flavoring agent, and propellant; formulation III: non-polar solvent, zolpidem, and optional flavoring agent; formulation IV: non-polar solvent, zolpidem, optional flavoring agent, and propellant; formulation V: a mixture of a polar solvent and a non-polar solvent, zolpidem, and optional flavoring agent; formulation VI: a mixture of a polar solvent and a non-polar solvent, zolpidem, optional flavoring agent, and propellant.
Patent expiration dates:
- August 7, 2032✓✓✓
- August 7, 2032
More about Zolpimist (zolpidem)
- Zolpimist consumer information
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Reviews (8)
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- FDA approval history
- Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
- Breastfeeding
Related treatment guides
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Drug Patent | A drug patent is assigned by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and assigns exclusive legal right to the patent holder to protect the proprietary chemical formulation. The patent assigns exclusive legal right to the inventor or patent holder, and may include entities such as the drug brand name, trademark, product dosage form, ingredient formulation, or manufacturing process A patent usually expires 20 years from the date of filing, but can be variable based on many factors, including development of new formulations of the original chemical, and patent infringement litigation. |
| Drug Exclusivity | Exclusivity is the sole marketing rights granted by the FDA to a manufacturer upon the approval of a drug and may run simultaneously with a patent. Exclusivity periods can run from 180 days to seven years depending upon the circumstance of the exclusivity grant. |
| RLD | A Reference Listed Drug (RLD) is an approved drug product to which new generic versions are compared to show that they are bioequivalent. A drug company seeking approval to market a generic equivalent must refer to the Reference Listed Drug in its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA). By designating a single reference listed drug as the standard to which all generic versions must be shown to be bioequivalent, FDA hopes to avoid possible significant variations among generic drugs and their brand name counterpart. |
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.