FDA Orange Book
Generic for Nipent
Nipent contains pentostatin. 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 Nipent is pentostatin. 1 company holds an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP.
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Nipent products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| injectable, injection | 10MG/VIAL | Marketed (Rx) | AP | 1 | AP |
NDA 020122, held by HOSPIRA INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic pentostatin
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST-WARD PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL LTD | 077841 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 7, 2007 | 10MG/VIAL |
Nipent NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Nipent?
Yes. The generic name for Nipent is pentostatin. 1 company holds an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP.
What is the generic name for Nipent?
The active ingredient in Nipent is pentostatin, 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.