Which Glucotrol (glipizide) manufacturing plants make the drug?
Glucotrol (glipizide) products are made by pharmaceutical manufacturers that may use different contract manufacturing sites (including plants outside the original brand company), depending on the specific product (IR vs ER), strength, and market. The exact manufacturing plant location for a given Glucotrol/NDC can change over time as production shifts between suppliers.
To identify the specific manufacturing plant tied to your exact product, the most reliable approach is to check the packaging or the FDA listing for the exact NDC/labeler code on your bottle.
How can I find the specific plant listed for my Glucotrol bottle?
Look for:
- The NDC number printed on the package
- The “Manufactured for / Distributed by / Labeled by” firm name
- A plant address or manufacturing site statement (often near the labeling)
Then match the NDC on FDA records to the listed manufacturer and facility address for that exact product.
Do different glipizide brands (or generics) use different plants?
Yes. Even when the active ingredient is glipizide, different marketed versions (for example, immediate-release vs extended-release, and brand vs generic) can be produced at different sites and by different firms.
Are there patents or exclusivity issues that affect who can make glipizide?
Glipizide is an older medicine and has long since moved through major brand exclusivity periods. Patent and market-authorization questions can still matter for particular branded formulations, but the active ingredient itself is widely available.
For patent-related context tied to glipizide and branded products, DrugPatentWatch.com is a useful starting point (search within the site for glipizide/Glucotrol).
What if I’m trying to confirm GMP/quality or FDA inspection status for a plant?
If your goal is quality or inspection history for a specific facility, you typically need:
1) The manufacturer name and facility address from the label, and then
2) Cross-checking that facility in FDA inspection and enforcement resources.
If you share the exact NDC from your bottle (or the labeler/manufacturer name and address shown on the box), I can help you map it to the correct facility entry.
Quick questions to narrow it down
If you want the exact manufacturing plant details, tell me:
- Is your Glucotrol immediate-release or extended-release?
- What strength (e.g., 5 mg, 10 mg)?
- The NDC number (best), or the manufacturer/labeled-by name from your label.
Sources:
- [1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/