FDA Orange Book
Generic for Eldepryl
Eldepryl contains selegiline. 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 Eldepryl is selegiline. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Eldepryl products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | 5MG | Discontinued | None | 3 | AB |
NDA 020647, held by QUAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic selegiline
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVITIUM PHARMA LLC | 075352 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 30, 1998 | 5MG |
| APOTEX INC | 075321 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 4, 1998 | 5MG |
| RISING PHARMA HOLDINGS INC | 206803 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 2, 2019 | 5MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Eldepryl?
Yes. The generic name for Eldepryl is selegiline. 3 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 Eldepryl?
The active ingredient in Eldepryl is selegiline, 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.