FDA Orange Book
Generic for Invanz
Invanz contains ertapenem. 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 Invanz is ertapenem. 5 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP.
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Invanz products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| injectable, intramuscular, intravenous | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL | Marketed (Rx) | AP | 5 | AP |
NDA 021337, held by MERCK SHARP AND DOHME LLC A SUB OF MERCK AND CO INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic ertapenem
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS DOBFAR SPA | 208790 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 16, 2018 | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL |
| EUGIA PHARMA SPECIALITIES LTD | 209133 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 25, 2018 | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL |
| SAVIOR LIFETEC CORP | 207647 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 19, 2019 | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL |
| GLAND PHARMA LTD | 212040 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 26, 2021 | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL |
| QILU ANTIBIOTICS PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD | 218067 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 31, 2024 | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL |
Invanz NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Invanz?
Yes. The generic name for Invanz is ertapenem. 5 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP.
What is the generic name for Invanz?
The active ingredient in Invanz is ertapenem, 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.