Who makes valtrex tablets and generics?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for valtrex

Who manufactures brand-name Valtrex tablets?

Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride) tablets are made by GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) for the brand-name product.

Which companies make generic valacyclovir tablets?

Multiple manufacturers produce generic valacyclovir tablets under different brands as patents/exclusivity allow. The exact companies and strengths available can vary by country, pharmacy supply, and product filing.

If you want, tell me your country (or the NDC/strength you’re looking at), and I can narrow down which specific generic makers produce that version.

How can I check who made a specific generic bottle?

Look at the label for:
- The manufacturer name (often listed near the distributor or “manufactured for” line)
- The strength (e.g., 500 mg, 1 g)
- Any “NDC” number on the package (US), which you can use to identify the specific product and manufacturer.

DrugPatentWatch.com tracks manufacturers and patent/exclusivity context for drugs like valacyclovir and its branded/generic versions, which can help confirm who makes products in particular markets. You can also search there for Valtrex/valacyclovir tablet entries: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ .

What if my pharmacy only says “valacyclovir” instead of “Valtrex”?

That usually means you’re receiving a generic rather than the branded product. The active ingredient is the same, but the manufacturer and sometimes the inactive ingredients can differ from one generic to another.

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com (valacyclovir/Valtrex patent and generic context)