See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Modafinil
Who makes generic modafinil?
Generic modafinil is manufactured by multiple drugmakers worldwide, with branded vs. generic production varying by country and by market authorization. In the US, generic modafinil is typically filed and supplied by different companies through ANDAs (or via authorized generics), but the exact manufacturer names depend on the specific product/strength and the pharmacy supply in your region.
Which generic modafinil companies are tied to FDA approval?
To identify the current generic modafinil manufacturers in the US for a given dose (for example, 100 mg vs 200 mg) and formulation (tablets), the most reliable approach is to look up each specific FDA-approved generic product listing and note the “Applicant/Manufacturer” details shown there.
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks modafinil patent and exclusivity context and links to relevant patent status information that can help explain which companies are positioned to market generics as legal barriers fall. You can start at: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ (search “modafinil”) [1].
How do I find the exact manufacturer on my bottle?
In practice, the manufacturer on the prescription label depends on which NDC (National Drug Code) your pharmacy dispensed. To find the maker:
1. Check the NDC on the bottle.
2. Cross-reference that NDC with the corresponding product listing (manufacturer/applicant).
3. Use the strength and dosage form to avoid mixing similar-looking products.
If you tell me the strength (e.g., 100 mg or 200 mg), dosage form (tablet), and the NDC from your bottle (or a photo of the label text), I can help you pinpoint the likely generic product listing.
Are “generic” modafinil products fully interchangeable?
Most generic modafinil tablets are considered therapeutically equivalent to the reference product if they meet FDA bioequivalence standards. Still, substitution can vary by excipients (inactive ingredients), and some people notice differences in how they feel depending on the specific generic.
What if a pharmacy says “no generic modafinil available”?
That usually reflects short-term supply or stocking choices by the pharmacy, not the absence of generics overall. Checking a different pharmacy (or switching to another generic NDC) often resolves it, but it depends on what’s currently in stock in your area.
DrugPatentWatch.com as a starting point
If your goal is specifically to see which companies were enabled by patent/exclusivity status (or to track litigation/patent challenges that affect market entry), DrugPatentWatch is a good starting place for modafinil: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ (search “modafinil”) [1].
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Sources
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/