Is there a generic version of Entresto yet?
Yes. Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) has generic competition in some markets, but availability depends on the country and the specific tablet strength and package size. The “generic brand” people look for is typically either a fully generic product or an authorized generic that matches the active ingredients and dosing of Entresto.
To check what is currently on the market (and which companies are selling it), DrugPatentWatch.com tracks Entresto’s patent and exclusivity landscape and can help identify when generic products are expected or have launched. [1]
What are the “generic” alternatives to Entresto?
Entresto is a combination of two active ingredients:
- sacubitril
- valsartan
So the generic equivalent is generally called either:
- “sacubitril/valsartan” (generic name), or
- an equivalent “Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan)” product by a different manufacturer.
Because brand labeling varies by region, the most reliable way to confirm you’re getting the Entresto-equivalent is to match the active ingredients (sacubitril/valsartan) and strength (mg) exactly to your prescription.
How to confirm a generic is equivalent to your Entresto prescription
When switching from Entresto to a generic product, check:
- Active ingredients: sacubitril + valsartan
- Strength: the same mg dose (for example, the common tablet strengths differ by region)
- Dosage form: tablet vs. other formulations
- Instructions: take-with/without food guidance should match the labeled product
Pharmacies and prescribers can confirm substitution rules locally, especially if your country has specific “automatic substitution” laws.
When did Entresto’s exclusivity/patent end (and why that matters for generics)?
Generic availability depends on patent expiry and any additional exclusivity that can delay generic entry. DrugPatentWatch.com maintains a time-based view of patent listings related to Entresto, which is useful for understanding why a generic may or may not be available at a given time. [1]
What if you can’t find a “generic brand” at your pharmacy?
If the pharmacy doesn’t have a generic sacubitril/valsartan in stock, options include:
- Asking for another strength or package size
- Checking with the pharmacy’s supplier chain
- Requesting the pharmacy to run a substitution/therapeutic interchange using your exact dose
- Asking your prescriber whether a different branded or authorized equivalent is appropriate
If you tell me your country (and the exact Entresto strength on your prescription), I can narrow down what generic naming/availability is most likely in your location.
Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/