Avastin manufacturer?

Who makes Avastin (bevacizumab)?

Avastin is a brand of bevacizumab, an anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) cancer medicine. The manufacturer of Avastin in the United States is Genentech, Inc. [1]

Who owns the brand name “Avastin”?

Genentech is part of Roche. Avastin’s drug product and labeling are associated with Genentech for U.S. distribution/marketing [1].

Are there different manufacturers in other countries?

Yes. The specific company listed as the marketing authorization holder or local distributor can vary by country, even though the active ingredient (bevacizumab) is the same. The most reliable source for a given country is the product’s local package insert or national regulator database. [1]

Who makes bevacizumab if you mean the active ingredient?

Bevacizumab is the active ingredient in Avastin and is manufactured by pharmaceutical manufacturers under Genentech/Roche’s product arrangements for the branded drug. For specifics beyond the brand manufacturer, the label/package insert for the country you’re in is the best reference. [1]

Where can you confirm the manufacturer for your specific product?

Check the box label or package insert for:
- “Manufactured for” / “Distributed by”
- The labeled marketing authorization holder
- Country-specific company information
Those details are listed in the prescribing information. [1]

Sources:
1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=761063