FDA Orange Book
Generic for Lincocin
Lincocin contains lincomycin. 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 Lincocin is lincomycin. 5 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP. Generics match 1 of the 3 Lincocin products the Orange Book lists.
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Lincocin products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | EQ 250MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| capsule, oral | EQ 500MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| injectable, injection | EQ 300MG BASE/ML | Marketed (Rx) | AP | 5 | AP |
NDA 050316, 050317, held by PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN CO. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic lincomycin
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XGEN PHARMACEUTICALS DJB INC | 201746 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 4, 2015 | EQ 300MG BASE/ML |
| QUAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 212770 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 12, 2021 | EQ 300MG BASE/ML |
| MICRO LABS LTD | 215082 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 8, 2021 | EQ 300MG BASE/ML |
| GLAND PHARMA LTD | 215657 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 26, 2022 | EQ 300MG BASE/ML |
| HAINAN POLY PHARM CO LTD | 216662 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 21, 2022 | EQ 300MG BASE/ML |
Lincocin NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Lincocin?
Yes. The generic name for Lincocin is lincomycin. 5 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP. Generics match 1 of the 3 Lincocin products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Lincocin?
The active ingredient in Lincocin is lincomycin, 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.