FDA Orange Book

Is there a generic for Chemet?

Chemet contains succimer. 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 Chemet (succimer).

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Chemet products in the Orange Book

Chemet products and approved generics
Form and routeStrengthBrand statusBrand TEActive genericsGeneric TE codes
capsule, oral100MGMarketed (Rx)None0None

NDA 019998, held by RECORDATI RARE DISEASES INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.

Chemet NDC codes

Questions

Is there a generic for Chemet?

No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Chemet (succimer).

What is the generic name for Chemet?

The active ingredient in Chemet is succimer, 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.

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