FDA Orange Book
Is there a generic for Zurzuvae?
Zurzuvae contains zuranolone. 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
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Zurzuvae (zuranolone). The Orange Book shows its last listed patent expires August 23, 2037 and its last listed exclusivity ends October 31, 2028.
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Zurzuvae products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | 20MG | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
| capsule, oral | 25MG | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
| capsule, oral | 30MG | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
NDA 217369, held by BIOGEN INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Zurzuvae patents
| Patent | Expires | Covers | Use code | NDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10342810 | April 17, 2034 | Method of use | U-2552 | 217369 |
| 10172871 | April 17, 2034 | Method of use | U-2552 | 217369 |
| 9512165 | April 17, 2034 | Drug substance, Drug product | None | 217369 |
| 11884696 | August 23, 2037 | Method of use | U-2552 | 217369 |
| 11236121 | August 23, 2037 | Drug substance | None | 217369 |
Zurzuvae exclusivity
| Code | Meaning | Expires | NDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCE | New chemical entity | October 31, 2028 | 217369 |
Zurzuvae NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Zurzuvae?
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Zurzuvae (zuranolone). The Orange Book shows its last listed patent expires August 23, 2037 and its last listed exclusivity ends October 31, 2028.
What is the generic name for Zurzuvae?
The active ingredient in Zurzuvae is zuranolone, per the FDA Orange Book.
When does the Zurzuvae patent expire?
The last patent listed for Zurzuvae in the Orange Book expires August 23, 2037. A listed patent expiry date is not a generic launch date.
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.
More on Zurzuvae and Zuranolone
- What is Zurzuvae used for?FDA label uses
- Is Zurzuvae a controlled substance?Schedule IV
- Is Zuranolone a controlled substance?Schedule IV
- Neuroactive Steroid Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulators listFDA drug class
- NDC 64406-029Zurzuvae NDC record
- NDC 64406-030Zurzuvae NDC record
- NDC 64406-031Zurzuvae NDC record
- Schedule IV drugs listDEA schedule