FDA Orange Book
Generic for Qvar
Qvar contains beclomethasone dipropionate. 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 Qvar is beclomethasone dipropionate. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Qvar products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerosol, metered, inhalation | 0.04MG/INH | Discontinued | None | 2 | AB |
| aerosol, metered, inhalation | 0.08MG/INH | Discontinued | None | 2 | AB |
NDA 020911, held by TEVA BRANDED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS R AND D LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic beclomethasone dipropionate
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMNEAL IRELAND LTD | 213811 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 16, 2025 | 0.04MG/INH, 0.08MG/INH |
| AUROLIFE PHARMA LLC | 214418 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 14, 2026 | 0.04MG/INH, 0.08MG/INH |
Qvar patents
| Patent | Expires | Covers | Use code | NDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9808587 | May 18, 2031 | Drug product | None | 020911 |
| 9463289 | May 18, 2031 | Drug product | None | 020911 |
Questions
Is there a generic for Qvar?
Yes. The generic name for Qvar is beclomethasone dipropionate. 2 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 Qvar?
The active ingredient in Qvar is beclomethasone dipropionate, per the FDA Orange Book.
When does the Qvar patent expire?
The last patent listed for Qvar in the Orange Book expires May 18, 2031. A listed patent expiry date is not a generic launch date.
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.