Which companies make valsartan?
Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) available as both branded and generic medicines, so multiple manufacturers produce it. To identify the specific makers for a particular valsartan product strength and dosage form (tablet/capsule) in your country, you typically need to check the drug label or your pharmacy’s formulary.
How to find the exact valsartan manufacturers for your prescription
The “manufacturer” can differ by product (for example, 40 mg vs 160 mg; different tablet strengths or packaging). Common ways to confirm the correct manufacturer include:
- Check the package label for “Manufactured by” (or “Distributed by”) and the company name.
- Look up the product’s National Drug Code (NDC) in the labeling information (US).
- Ask your pharmacist which manufacturer’s product they are dispensing for your exact strength and dosage form.
Brand vs generic: do different manufacturers matter?
Yes. Generic valsartan products can come from different companies, even when they have the same active ingredient and strength. Differences you may notice across manufacturers include:
- Tablet appearance and excipients (inactive ingredients)
- Packaging and labeling
- Storage or dispensing configuration
Patent and exclusivity context (why many manufacturers exist)
Valsartan has long been off-patent, which is one reason many generic manufacturers are able to market it. DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent and exclusivity information for branded products and can help explain why multiple generics are available; you can search valsartan on the site here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ (search valsartan).
If you’re asking because of recalls or “do I have a contaminated batch?”
If your goal is to find which manufacturer made a specific recalled lot, you’ll need the lot number (and usually the NDC) from your bottle. Manufacturer identification then becomes straightforward by matching the lot/NDC to the recall notice.
Quick clarification so I can give a precise manufacturer list
Which country (and, if relevant, the exact dose/strength such as 80 mg or 160 mg, tablet vs capsule)? If you share the NDC from the label (US) or the product name from your package, I can narrow the manufacturer(s) for that specific valsartan product.
Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch.com – valsartan search page