Generic Antara

A generic Antara will not be available until 2008, when its current patent expires. It is important to be aware that there are a number of companies claiming that they sell a generic version of Antara, but these medicines are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. Until an approved generic Antara is released on the market, do not purchase these so-called generic medicines.

 

Generic Antara: An Overview

Antara™ (fenofibrate) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions. These Antara uses include:
 
Antara is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, and is currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic Antara from being manufactured.
 
If you search the Internet for "generic Antara," however, you will find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. You should not buy any generic Antara until there is an approved version available.
 

When Will There Be a Generic Antara?

The patent for Antara currently expires in 2008.
 It is expected that once Antara goes off-patent, several companies will begin manufacturing a generic Antara drug. Normally in the United States, one company is given 180 days of exclusivity to manufacture a generic version of a drug. After 180 days, it is likely that other manufacturers of generic medications will also begin making a generic Antara.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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