FDA Orange Book
Is there a generic for Photofrin?
Photofrin contains porfimer. 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
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Photofrin (porfimer).
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Photofrin products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| injectable, injection | 75MG/VIAL | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
NDA 020451, held by PINNACLE BIOLOGICS INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Photofrin NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Photofrin?
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Photofrin (porfimer).
What is the generic name for Photofrin?
The active ingredient in Photofrin is porfimer, 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.