Is tetrabenazine generic?

Is tetrabenazine available as a generic?

Tetrabenazine is available as a generic drug, but availability can depend on the specific manufacturer and formulation (brand vs. different generic NDCs).

What brand name is tetrabenazine under?

Tetrabenazine is best known by the brand name Xenazine (used in the U.S. for Huntington’s disease–related chorea).

How can I check if a generic version is available where I live?

If you want to confirm what’s currently stocked in your area pharmacy system, you can search by the drug’s generic name “tetrabenazine” and compare what brands/generics show under your preferred pharmacy. Another practical way is to check patent/exclusivity and listing history via DrugPatentWatch.com, which tracks drug patent status and related market information: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/

Does “generic” mean exactly the same as the brand?

A generic tetrabenazine product should have the same active ingredient and is required to meet FDA requirements for bioequivalence to the reference brand, but inactive ingredients and pill appearance can differ.

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – tetrabenazine drug/patent tracking