Who makes vancomycin?

Vancomycin is produced by fermentation of the bacterium Amycolatopsis orientalis (formerly Streptomyces orientalis). The antibiotic was discovered by Eli Lilly in the 1950s, and Lilly’s brand product was Vancocin.

Today, vancomycin for injection is manufactured by many generic pharmaceutical companies around the world. If you’re looking for current manufacturers in a specific country or region, tell me where you are and whether you need the hydrochloride salt (vancomycin HCl) or an oral form, and I can look up the exact makers.