Generic Geodon

A generic version of Geodon is not yet available on the market. However, several drug companies may begin manufacturing generic Geodon products after March 2012, when the drug's first patent expires. Until an approved generic version becomes available, do not purchase any so-called "generic Geodon" medicines. These products are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous.

 

An Overview of Generic Geodon

Geodon® (ziprasidone hydrochloride) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions. These Geodon uses can include the treatment of:
 
Geodon is manufactured by Pfizer, Inc. and is currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic Geodon from being manufactured. Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Geodon," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. You should not buy any generic Geodon until there is an approved generic available.
 

When Will There Be a Generic Geodon?

The patent for Geodon currently expires in March 2012. This is the earliest possible date that a generic version of Geodon could become available. However, there are other circumstances that could come up to extend the exclusivity period of Geodon beyond 2012. These circumstances could include things such as lawsuits or other patents for specific Geodon uses. Once Geodon goes off patent, there may be several companies that will begin manufacturing a generic Geodon drug.
 

Is Ziprasidone a Generic Geodon?

No, it isn't. Ziprasidone is the active ingredient in Geodon, not a generic version of the drug. Oftentimes, the active ingredient of any drug is referred to as its "generic name." The generic name of a medicine is different from a generic version of it. For there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off patent and another company (besides the original manufacturer) must have made the product.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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