FDA Orange Book
Generic for Tenormin
Tenormin contains atenolol. 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 Tenormin is atenolol. 9 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 3 of the 4 Tenormin products the Orange Book lists.
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Tenormin products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| injectable, injection | 0.5MG/ML | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| tablet, oral | 100MG | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 9 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 25MG | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 9 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 50MG | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 9 | AB |
NDA 019058, 018240, held by ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic atenolol
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIPING PHARMACEUTICAL INC | 072304 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 15, 1988 | 100MG, 25MG, 50MG |
| PHARMOBEDIENT CONSULTING LLC | 073026 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 17, 1991 | 100MG, 25MG, 50MG |
| MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 073457 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 24, 1992 | 100MG, 25MG, 50MG |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 074056 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 18, 1995 | 100MG, 25MG, 50MG |
| ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 076900 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 28, 2005 | 100MG, 25MG, 50MG |
| UNIQUE PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES A DIV OF JB CHEMICALS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 077443 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 13, 2006 | 100MG, 25MG, 50MG |
| IPCA LABORATORIES LTD | 077877 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 27, 2006 | 100MG, 25MG, 50MG |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 078512 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 31, 2007 | 100MG, 25MG, 50MG |
| UNICHEM LABORATORIES LTD | 213136 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 21, 2019 | 100MG, 25MG, 50MG |
Tenormin NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Tenormin?
Yes. The generic name for Tenormin is atenolol. 9 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 3 of the 4 Tenormin products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Tenormin?
The active ingredient in Tenormin is atenolol, 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.