FDA Orange Book
Generic for Fortaz
Fortaz contains ceftazidime. 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 Fortaz is ceftazidime. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP. Generics match 3 of the 4 Fortaz products the Orange Book lists.
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Fortaz products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| injectable, injection | 1GM/VIAL | Discontinued | None | 3 | AP |
| injectable, injection | 2GM/VIAL | Discontinued | None | 3 | AP |
| injectable, injection | 500MG/VIAL | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| injectable, injection | 6GM/VIAL | Discontinued | None | 2 | AP |
NDA 050578, held by PAI HOLDINGS LLC DBA PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATES INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic ceftazidime
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS DOBFAR SPA | 062640 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 20, 1985 | 1GM/VIAL, 2GM/VIAL, 6GM/VIAL |
| HOSPIRA INC | 062662 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 6, 1986 | 1GM/VIAL, 2GM/VIAL, 6GM/VIAL |
| HOSPIRA INC | 064032 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 31, 1993 | 1GM/VIAL, 2GM/VIAL |
Questions
Is there a generic for Fortaz?
Yes. The generic name for Fortaz is ceftazidime. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP. Generics match 3 of the 4 Fortaz products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Fortaz?
The active ingredient in Fortaz is ceftazidime, 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.