Is vilazodone generic?

Is vilazodone available as a generic?

Vilazodone is available as a generic medication in many markets, because the brand version (Viibryd) is no longer under sole-brand control in the same way as it was at launch.

Why isn’t it “new-brand-only” anymore?

Brand drug exclusivity and patent protections eventually expire, which allows other manufacturers to sell equivalent versions. After that point, generic vilazodone can be approved and marketed.

How can I check if the vilazodone I’m seeing is truly generic?

Look for the active ingredient name “vilazodone” and confirm it lists “vilazodone hydrochloride” (or the specific salt/form) matching the product’s label. Pharmacy listings sometimes show “generic for Viibryd” wording, but the safest check is the medication label and NDC.

Where to verify the patent/exclusivity status

For the most up-to-date patent/exclusivity tracking and generic-entry context, you can search the vilazodone listing on DrugPatentWatch.com: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/