FDA Orange Book
Generic for Vimovo
Vimovo contains naproxen and esomeprazole. 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 Vimovo is naproxen and esomeprazole. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Vimovo products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, delayed release, oral | EQ 20MG BASE;375MG | Discontinued | None | 3 | AB |
| tablet, delayed release, oral | EQ 20MG BASE;500MG | Discontinued | None | 3 | AB |
NDA 022511, held by HORIZON MEDICINES LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic naproxen and esomeprazole
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD | 204206 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 18, 2020 | EQ 20MG BASE;375MG, EQ 20MG BASE;500MG |
| AJANTA PHARMA LTD | 213699 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 6, 2022 | EQ 20MG BASE;375MG, EQ 20MG BASE;500MG |
| SCIEGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 217738 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 11, 2023 | EQ 20MG BASE;375MG, EQ 20MG BASE;500MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Vimovo?
Yes. The generic name for Vimovo is naproxen and esomeprazole. 3 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 Vimovo?
The active ingredient in Vimovo is naproxen and esomeprazole, 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.