See the DrugPatentWatch profile for alprazolam
Who makes alprazolam, and where is it manufactured?
Alprazolam is a prescription benzodiazepine. The question of “where it’s manufactured” depends on the specific product (brand name vs. generic), the strength (e.g., tablet vs. extended-release), and the manufacturer listed on the packaging or in the drug’s prescribing information.
In general, manufacturers of generic alprazolam products often produce it at drug-manufacturing sites located in the countries where their parent companies and contract manufacturers operate (commonly including the United States and various locations outside the U.S.). The exact manufacturing location is usually tied to the company that holds the specific product’s approval for that marketed version.
What should you check to find the exact manufacturing location for your alprazolam?
For the most accurate answer, check:
- The manufacturer name and address shown on your bottle/box label, and/or
- The “Manufactured for” / “Distributed by” and “Manufactured by” lines in the package insert for your specific product.
Those lines typically provide either the manufacturing company’s location or the listed manufacturing site responsible for that specific marketed product.
Why the answer can vary by formulation (immediate-release vs. extended-release)
Different alprazolam products can be made by different companies (or different plants), even if they contain the same active ingredient. That means the manufacturing location can change if you switch:
- From brand to generic,
- Between immediate-release and extended-release forms, or
- Between different generic manufacturers.
If you tell me the exact product, can I narrow down where yours is made?
Yes. If you share the brand or generic name, strength, dosage form (tablet type), and the manufacturer name printed on your bottle (or a photo of the label text), I can help identify where that specific product is manufactured based on the listed manufacturer information.
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