FDA Orange Book
Generic for Trimpex
Trimpex contains trimethoprim. 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 Trimpex is trimethoprim. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 1 of the 2 Trimpex products the Orange Book lists.
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Trimpex products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, oral | 100MG | Discontinued | None | 3 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 200MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
NDA 017952, held by HOFFMANN LA ROCHE INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic trimethoprim
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATSON LABORATORIES INC | 070049 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 6, 1985 | 100MG |
| NOVEL LABORATORIES INC | 091437 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 15, 2011 | 100MG |
| NOVITIUM PHARMA LLC | 216393 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 28, 2022 | 100MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Trimpex?
Yes. The generic name for Trimpex is trimethoprim. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 1 of the 2 Trimpex products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Trimpex?
The active ingredient in Trimpex is trimethoprim, 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.