FDA Orange Book
Generic for Effexor XR
Effexor XR 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 XR is venlafaxine. 13 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Effexor XR products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, extended release, oral | EQ 100MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | EQ 150MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 13 | AB |
| capsule, extended release, oral | EQ 37.5MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 13 | AB |
| capsule, extended release, oral | EQ 75MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 13 | AB |
NDA 020699, held by UPJOHN US 2 LLC. 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 | 076565 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 28, 2010 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED | 200834 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 14, 2011 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| SCIEGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 078865 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 14, 2011 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 090174 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 14, 2011 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD | 078421 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 6, 2011 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| ORBION PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LTD | 091123 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 11, 2011 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 204889 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 5, 2017 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| PLATINUM PHARMACEUTICALS | 201272 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 23, 2018 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| ANNORA PHARMA PRIVATE LTD | 212277 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 8, 2019 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| YICHANG HUMANWELL PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD | 214654 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 6, 2021 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| GRANULES INDIA LTD | 217390 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 18, 2023 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 217767 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 6, 2024 | EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
| ADAPTIS PHARMA PRIVATE LTD | 203332 | None (No TE code listed) | July 14, 2026 | EQ 100MG BASE, EQ 150MG BASE, EQ 37.5MG BASE, EQ 75MG BASE |
Effexor XR NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Effexor XR?
Yes. The generic name for Effexor XR is venlafaxine. 13 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 Effexor XR?
The active ingredient in Effexor XR 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.