FDA Orange Book
Is there a generic for Ycanth?
Ycanth contains cantharidin. Orange Book status for every listed strength, the approved generic makers, and the listed patents and exclusivities.
Source: FDA Orange Book data file dated 2026-10-09. Publisher page
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Ycanth (cantharidin). The Orange Book shows its last listed patent expires February 19, 2041 and its last listed exclusivity ends July 21, 2028.
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Ycanth products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| solution, topical | 0.7% | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
NDA 212905, held by VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Ycanth patents
| Patent | Expires | Covers | Use code | NDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11052064 | May 28, 2035 | Drug product | U-3665 | 212905 |
| 11052064 | May 28, 2035 | Drug product | U-3663 | 212905 |
| 12233042 | August 22, 2038 | Drug product | U-3663 | 212905 |
| 11147790 | August 22, 2038 | Drug product | U-3663 | 212905 |
| 11147790 | August 22, 2038 | Drug product | U-3664 | 212905 |
| 12290651 | February 19, 2041 | Drug product | None | 212905 |
Ycanth exclusivity
| Code | Meaning | Expires | NDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCE | New chemical entity | July 21, 2028 | 212905 |
Ycanth NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Ycanth?
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Ycanth (cantharidin). The Orange Book shows its last listed patent expires February 19, 2041 and its last listed exclusivity ends July 21, 2028.
What is the generic name for Ycanth?
The active ingredient in Ycanth is cantharidin, per the FDA Orange Book.
When does the Ycanth patent expire?
The last patent listed for Ycanth in the Orange Book expires February 19, 2041. A listed patent expiry date is not a generic launch date.
What does a therapeutic equivalence code mean?
In the Orange Book, codes that start with A (such as AB) mean FDA considers the product therapeutically equivalent to the reference drug. Codes that start with B mean FDA does not, at this time, consider the product therapeutically equivalent.