FDA Orange Book
Generic for VePesid
VePesid contains etoposide. 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 VePesid is etoposide. 5 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB, AP. Generics match 2 of the 3 VePesid products the Orange Book lists.
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VePesid products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | 100MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| capsule, oral | 50MG | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 1 | AB |
| injectable, injection | 20MG/ML | Discontinued | None | 4 | AP |
NDA 019557, 018768, held by ONESOURCE SPECIALTY PTE LTD. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic etoposide
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 074290 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 17, 1995 | 20MG/ML |
| ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC | 074513 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 14, 1996 | 20MG/ML |
| MEITHEAL PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 074529 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 24, 1996 | 20MG/ML |
| FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | 074983 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 30, 1998 | 20MG/ML |
| MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 075635 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 19, 2001 | 50MG |
VePesid NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for VePesid?
Yes. The generic name for VePesid is etoposide. 5 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB, AP. Generics match 2 of the 3 VePesid products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for VePesid?
The active ingredient in VePesid is etoposide, 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.