FDA Orange Book

Is there a generic for Prepidil?

Prepidil contains dinoprostone. 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 Prepidil (dinoprostone).

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Prepidil products in the Orange Book

Prepidil products and approved generics
Form and routeStrengthBrand statusBrand TEActive genericsGeneric TE codes
gel, endocervical0.5MG/3GMMarketed (Rx)None0None

NDA 019617, held by PFIZER INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.

Prepidil NDC codes

Questions

Is there a generic for Prepidil?

No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Prepidil (dinoprostone).

What is the generic name for Prepidil?

The active ingredient in Prepidil is dinoprostone, 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.

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