FDA Orange Book
Generic for Celexa
Celexa contains citalopram. 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 Celexa is citalopram. 9 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AA, AB. Generics match 4 of the 5 Celexa products the Orange Book lists.
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Celexa products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| solution, oral | EQ 10MG BASE/5ML | Discontinued | None | 4 | AA |
| tablet, oral | EQ 10MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 7 | AB |
| tablet, oral | EQ 20MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 7 | AB |
| tablet, oral | EQ 40MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 7 | AB |
| tablet, oral | EQ 60MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
NDA 021046, 020822, held by FOREST LABORATORIES INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic citalopram
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 077031 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 28, 2004 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE |
| DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD | 077038 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 28, 2004 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE |
| CHARTWELL MOLECULAR HOLDINGS LLC | 077044 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 5, 2004 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE |
| MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 077042 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 5, 2004 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE |
| HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 077043 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 13, 2004 | EQ 10MG BASE/5ML |
| EPIC PHARMA LLC | 077045 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 29, 2005 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE |
| CHARTWELL MOLECULAR HOLDINGS LLC | 077629 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 14, 2006 | EQ 10MG BASE/5ML |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 077812 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 28, 2006 | EQ 10MG BASE/5ML |
| INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 077534 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 3, 2006 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE |
| TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 078216 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 27, 2007 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE |
| HETERO LABS LTD UNIT III | 201450 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 15, 2015 | EQ 10MG BASE/5ML |
Celexa NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Celexa?
Yes. The generic name for Celexa is citalopram. 9 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AA, AB. Generics match 4 of the 5 Celexa products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Celexa?
The active ingredient in Celexa is citalopram, 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.