FDA Orange Book
Generic for Buspar
Buspar contains buspirone. 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
Yes. The generic name for Buspar is buspirone. 15 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Buspar products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | 10MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| capsule, oral | 15MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| capsule, oral | 5MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| capsule, oral | 7.5MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| tablet, oral | 10MG | Discontinued | None | 15 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 15MG | Discontinued | None | 15 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 30MG | Discontinued | None | 14 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 5MG | Discontinued | None | 15 | AB |
NDA 021190, 018731, held by BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic buspirone
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPAX LABORATORIES INC | 074253 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 28, 2001 | 10MG, 15MG, 5MG |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 075022 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 28, 2002 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 076008 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 1, 2002 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| RISING PHARMA HOLDINGS INC | 075413 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 19, 2002 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| RUBICON RESEARCH LTD | 075521 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 5, 2002 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| OXFORD PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 075388 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 9, 2002 | 10MG, 15MG, 5MG |
| OXFORD PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 078302 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 17, 2007 | 30MG |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 078246 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 27, 2009 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 078888 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 7, 2014 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| STRIDES PHARMA GLOBAL PTE LTD | 202330 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 25, 2014 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC | 202557 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 30, 2014 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| HERITAGE PHARMA LABS INC | 204582 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 18, 2015 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| AIPING PHARMACEUTICAL INC | 202087 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 16, 2015 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| ADAPTIS PHARMA PRIVATE LTD | 209696 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 3, 2018 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| EPIC PHARMA LLC | 208972 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 16, 2019 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| UNICHEM LABORATORIES LTD | 210907 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 14, 2019 | 10MG, 15MG, 30MG, 5MG |
| EPIC PHARMA LLC | 218628 | None (No TE code listed) | March 13, 2025 | 10MG, 15MG, 5MG, 7.5MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Buspar?
Yes. The generic name for Buspar is buspirone. 15 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
What is the generic name for Buspar?
The active ingredient in Buspar is buspirone, per the FDA Orange Book.
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.