FDA Orange Book
Generic for Metaglip
Metaglip contains glipizide and metformin. 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 Metaglip is glipizide and metformin. 4 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Metaglip products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, oral | 2.5MG;250MG | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 2.5MG;500MG | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 5MG;500MG | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
NDA 021460, held by BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic glipizide and metformin
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC PHARMA LLC | 077507 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 27, 2005 | 2.5MG;250MG, 2.5MG;500MG, 5MG;500MG |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 077270 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 28, 2005 | 2.5MG;250MG, 2.5MG;500MG, 5MG;500MG |
| HERITAGE PHARMACEUTICALS INC DBA AVET PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 078728 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 23, 2010 | 2.5MG;250MG, 2.5MG;500MG, 5MG;500MG |
| ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 078905 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 31, 2011 | 2.5MG;250MG, 2.5MG;500MG, 5MG;500MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Metaglip?
Yes. The generic name for Metaglip is glipizide and metformin. 4 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 Metaglip?
The active ingredient in Metaglip is glipizide and metformin, 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.