FDA Orange Book
Generic for Effexor
Effexor contains venlafaxine. 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 Effexor is venlafaxine. 9 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 5 of the 6 Effexor products the Orange Book lists.
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Effexor products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, oral | EQ 100MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 9 | AB |
| tablet, oral | EQ 12.5MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| tablet, oral | EQ 25MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 9 | AB |
| tablet, oral | EQ 37.5MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 9 | AB |
| tablet, oral | EQ 50MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 9 | AB |
| tablet, oral | EQ 75MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 9 | AB |
NDA 020151, held by WYETH PHARMACEUTICALS INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic venlafaxine
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 076690 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 3, 2006 | EQ 100MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 50MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD | 078301 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 13, 2008 | EQ 100MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 50MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC | 078627 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 13, 2008 | EQ 100MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 50MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 077653 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 13, 2008 | EQ 100MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 50MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| HERITAGE PHARMACEUTICALS INC DBA AVET PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 078554 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 9, 2009 | EQ 100MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 50MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 090555 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 7, 2010 | EQ 100MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 50MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 078932 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 14, 2010 | EQ 100MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 50MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| YAOPHARMA CO LTD | 202036 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 28, 2015 | EQ 100MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 50MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 206250 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 21, 2018 | EQ 100MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 50MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
Questions
Is there a generic for Effexor?
Yes. The generic name for Effexor is venlafaxine. 9 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 5 of the 6 Effexor products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Effexor?
The active ingredient in Effexor is venlafaxine, 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.