FDA Orange Book
Generic for Westcort
Westcort contains hydrocortisone valerate. 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 Westcort is hydrocortisone valerate. 4 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Westcort products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cream, topical | 0.2% | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
| ointment, topical | 0.2% | Discontinued | None | 2 | AB |
NDA 017950, 018726, held by SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic hydrocortisone valerate
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 075042 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 25, 1998 | 0.2% |
| SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 075043 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 25, 1998 | 0.2% |
| LUPIN LTD | 210307 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 15, 2019 | 0.2% |
| COSETTE PHARMACEUTICALS NC LABORATORIES LLC | 211764 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 4, 2020 | 0.2% |
| COSETTE PHARMACEUTICALS NC LABORATORIES LLC | 213724 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 11, 2021 | 0.2% |
| ENCUBE ETHICALS PVT LTD | 211047 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 4, 2021 | 0.2% |
Questions
Is there a generic for Westcort?
Yes. The generic name for Westcort is hydrocortisone valerate. 4 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 Westcort?
The active ingredient in Westcort is hydrocortisone valerate, 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.