FDA Orange Book
Generic for Kadian
Kadian contains morphine. 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 Kadian is morphine. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Generics match 7 of the 12 Kadian products the Orange Book lists.
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Kadian products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, extended release, oral | 100MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 10MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 130MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 150MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 200MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 20MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 30MG | Discontinued | None | 2 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 40MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 50MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 60MG | Discontinued | None | 2 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 70MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| capsule, extended release, oral | 80MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
NDA 020616, held by ALLERGAN SALES LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic morphine
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTAVIS ELIZABETH LLC AN INDIRECT WHOLLY OWNED SUB OF TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 079040 | None (No TE code listed) | January 16, 2013 | 30MG, 60MG |
| UPSHER SMITH LABORATORIES LLC | 202104 | None (No TE code listed) | June 3, 2013 | 100MG, 10MG, 20MG, 30MG, 50MG, 60MG, 80MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Kadian?
Yes. The generic name for Kadian is morphine. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Generics match 7 of the 12 Kadian products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Kadian?
The active ingredient in Kadian is morphine, 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.