FDA Orange Book
Generic for Mobic
Mobic contains meloxicam. 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 Mobic is meloxicam. 12 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Mobic products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, oral | 15MG | Discontinued | None | 12 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 7.5MG | Discontinued | None | 12 | AB |
NDA 020938, held by BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic meloxicam
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIPING PHARMACEUTICAL INC | 077920 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 19, 2006 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| CIPLA LTD | 077929 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 19, 2006 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 077932 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 19, 2006 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| PURACAP PHARMACEUTICAL LLC | 077938 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 19, 2006 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 077921 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 19, 2006 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 077882 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 20, 2006 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| RISING PHARMA HOLDINGS INC | 077931 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 25, 2006 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 078008 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 2, 2006 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| YUNG SHIN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 077918 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 7, 2006 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| UNICHEM LABORATORIES LTD | 077927 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 20, 2006 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| NOVITIUM PHARMA LLC | 077928 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 13, 2009 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
| ASCENT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 217579 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 7, 2023 | 15MG, 7.5MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Mobic?
Yes. The generic name for Mobic is meloxicam. 12 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 Mobic?
The active ingredient in Mobic is meloxicam, 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.