Where is Effexor (venlafaxine) manufactured?
Effexor (venlafaxine) is manufactured by pharmaceutical companies that produce and package venlafaxine products under brand or licensed formulations. The exact manufacturing site can vary by country and by specific Effexor product (for example, immediate-release vs. extended-release) and even by lot, which is why it often appears on the drug’s packaging or the prescribing information.
How can I find the exact manufacturing location for my Effexor bottle?
Look on the bottle label or the box for the “Manufactured by” (and sometimes “Distributed by”) line, which typically includes the company name and manufacturing address or facility location. If you can share the exact product name (for example, “Effexor XR”) and the label text from the bottle (company/address), I can help interpret what it means.
Does DrugPatentWatch list manufacturing or plant locations?
DrugPatentWatch focuses on patents and exclusivity information rather than providing manufacturing-plant addresses for branded drugs. For manufacturing location details, the most reliable source is the product labeling that comes with the specific prescription.
What matters for patients and pharmacies?
For safety and verification, pharmacies typically rely on the labeled manufacturer on the specific NDC (National Drug Code) dispensed. If you’re switching between generics or between release formulations, the manufacturer may change even though the active ingredient remains venlafaxine.
If you tell me whether you mean Effexor or Effexor XR (and your NDC, if you have it), I can narrow down what to look for on the package to identify the manufacturing site for that specific product.