FDA Orange Book

Generic for Solu-Cortef

Solu-Cortef contains hydrocortisone. 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 Solu-Cortef is hydrocortisone. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP. Generics match 1 of the 4 Solu-Cortef products the Orange Book lists.

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Solu-Cortef products in the Orange Book

Solu-Cortef products and approved generics
Form and routeStrengthBrand statusBrand TEActive genericsGeneric TE codes
injectable, injectionEQ 100MG BASE/VIALMarketed (Rx)AP3AP
injectable, injectionEQ 1GM BASE/VIALMarketed (Rx)None0None
injectable, injectionEQ 250MG BASE/VIALMarketed (Rx)None0None
injectable, injectionEQ 500MG BASE/VIALMarketed (Rx)None0None

NDA 009866, held by PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN CO. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.

Approved generic hydrocortisone

Approved generic versions of Solu-Cortef
CompanyANDATE codeApprovedStrengths
CIPLA LTD214050AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent)September 5, 2024EQ 100MG BASE/VIAL
APOTEX INC219856AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent)February 5, 2026EQ 100MG BASE/VIAL
ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC217191AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent)May 7, 2026EQ 100MG BASE/VIAL

Solu-Cortef NDC codes

Questions

Is there a generic for Solu-Cortef?

Yes. The generic name for Solu-Cortef is hydrocortisone. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP. Generics match 1 of the 4 Solu-Cortef products the Orange Book lists.

What is the generic name for Solu-Cortef?

The active ingredient in Solu-Cortef is hydrocortisone, 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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