What generic version of Jardiance is available now?
Jardiance is the brand name for empagliflozin. A “generic Jardiance” would be an FDA-approved product containing empagliflozin as the active ingredient. The most accurate way to confirm what’s available (and who makes it) is to check FDA’s Orange Book for empagliflozin and match products to the Jardiance label.
Is empagliflozin (the generic for Jardiance) on the market?
Yes. Empagliflozin is the same medicine as Jardiance, so any FDA-approved empagliflozin product is the functional generic version of Jardiance. Availability can vary by dose (10 mg vs 25 mg) and whether you’re looking for tablets sold under different manufacturers.
When will generics for Jardiance be “fully” available (patent/Exclusivity angle)?
Exact timing depends on the patent and regulatory exclusivity situation for empagliflozin. DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent and exclusivity details by drug, which can help you see what exclusivities are expiring and whether delays or additional patent filings exist. Check DrugPatentWatch for the latest status on empagliflozin/Jardiance: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ [1]
What should you look for when switching from Jardiance to a generic?
To make sure you’re getting the correct equivalent, look for:
- Active ingredient: empagliflozin
- Strength: 10 mg or 25 mg (match your prescribed dose)
- Dosage form: oral tablets
Will the generic work the same way as Jardiance?
If the generic is FDA-approved and contains empagliflozin at the same strength, it should be therapeutically equivalent to Jardiance for dosing and effectiveness under normal prescribing.
Are there differences in copay or pharmacy price?
Often yes. Even when the medicine is the same, different manufacturers can have different pricing, and your cost may depend on insurance formularies, pharmacy contracts, and whether your plan prefers certain empagliflozin brands.
What if your pharmacy says “no generic”?
That can happen if a specific dose is temporarily out of stock, or if the pharmacy prefers to substitute a different manufacturer’s empagliflozin product. Asking your pharmacist to order an FDA-approved empagliflozin product for your exact strength (10 mg or 25 mg) usually resolves it.
Sources
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/