There is currently no generic Vytorin available on the market, because the patent for the drug does not expire until 2013, meaning other drug companies cannot manufacture a generic version until then. There are, however, several companies claiming that they sell generic Vytorin. Beware of these companies, because the so-called generic drug they are selling is potentially dangerous.
Generic Vytorin: An Overview
Vytorin is manufactured by Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals (MSP) and is currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic Vytorin from being manufactured.
Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Vytorin," 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 so-called generic Vytorin until an approved version is available.
When Will a Generic Vytorin Be Available?
The first patent for Vytorin currently expires in 2013.
This is the earliest possible date that a generic version of Vytorin could become available. However, there are other circumstances that could come up to extend the exclusivity period of Vytorin beyond 2013. This could include such things as other patents for specific Vytorin uses or lawsuits. Once Vytorin goes off patent, there may be several companies that manufacture a generic Vytorin drug.
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