FDA Orange Book
Generic for Norpramin
Norpramin contains desipramine. 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 Norpramin is desipramine. 4 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Norpramin products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, oral | 100MG | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 10MG | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 150MG | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 25MG | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 50MG | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 75MG | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
NDA 014399, held by VALIDUS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic desipramine
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTAVIS TOTOWA LLC | 071601 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 5, 1987 | 25MG |
| ACTAVIS TOTOWA LLC | 071588 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 5, 1987 | 50MG |
| ACTAVIS TOTOWA LLC | 071766 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 5, 1987 | 100MG |
| ACTAVIS TOTOWA LLC | 071602 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 5, 1987 | 75MG |
| CHARTWELL RX SCIENCES LLC | 072103 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 20, 1988 | 100MG, 10MG, 150MG, 25MG, 50MG, 75MG |
| ACTAVIS TOTOWA LLC | 074430 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 9, 1996 | 10MG, 150MG |
| INGENUS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 204963 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 26, 2017 | 100MG, 10MG, 150MG, 25MG, 50MG, 75MG |
| ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 209785 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 7, 2021 | 100MG, 10MG, 150MG, 25MG, 50MG, 75MG |
Norpramin NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Norpramin?
Yes. The generic name for Norpramin is desipramine. 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 Norpramin?
The active ingredient in Norpramin is desipramine, 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.