FDA Orange Book
Generic for Prinivil
Prinivil contains lisinopril. 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 Prinivil is lisinopril. 11 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Prinivil products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, oral | 10MG | Discontinued | None | 12 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 2.5MG | Discontinued | None | 12 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 20MG | Discontinued | None | 12 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 40MG | Discontinued | None | 12 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 5MG | Discontinued | None | 12 | AB |
NDA 019558, held by MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES DIV MERCK CO INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic lisinopril
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNORA PHARMA PRIVATE LTD | 075903 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 1, 2002 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| CHARTWELL RX SCIENCES LLC | 075994 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 1, 2002 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| PRINSTON PHARMACEUTICAL INC | 075743 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 1, 2002 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| PRINSTON PHARMACEUTICAL INC | 076164 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 1, 2002 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD | 075944 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 1, 2002 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| WATSON LABORATORIES INC | 076059 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 1, 2002 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| HERITAGE PHARMACEUTICALS INC DBA AVET PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 076102 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 30, 2002 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| LUPIN LTD | 077321 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 9, 2005 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 077622 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 22, 2006 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| WOCKHARDT BIO AG | 078402 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 19, 2007 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 203508 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 29, 2013 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 20MG, 40MG, 5MG |
| SCIEGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 212041 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 15, 2020 | 10MG, 2.5MG, 5MG |
| SCIEGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 208920 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 4, 2021 | 20MG, 40MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Prinivil?
Yes. The generic name for Prinivil is lisinopril. 11 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 Prinivil?
The active ingredient in Prinivil is lisinopril, 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.