FDA Orange Book
Generic for Fareston
Fareston contains toremifene. 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 Fareston is toremifene. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Fareston products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, oral | EQ 60MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 2 | AB |
NDA 020497, held by KYOWA KIRIN INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic toremifene
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISING PHARMA HOLDINGS INC | 208813 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 4, 2018 | EQ 60MG BASE |
| MSN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LTD | 212818 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 18, 2020 | EQ 60MG BASE |
Fareston NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Fareston?
Yes. The generic name for Fareston is toremifene. 2 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 Fareston?
The active ingredient in Fareston is toremifene, 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.