When did nucynta go generic?

Do you mean in the United States, and which form are you asking about—immediate-release tapentadol (Nucynta IR) or extended-release (Nucynta ER)?

Short answer: in the U.S., generic tapentadol has appeared for the immediate-release tablets in the past few years (first generics marketed around the early 2020s). Nucynta ER (the extended-release version) has remained largely brand-name longer, with generics not as widely available as of 2024.

If you want, I can look up the exact first generic approval dates in the FDA’s Orange Book for the specific formulation you’re using.