How long has lexapro been on the market?

When did Lexapro (escitalopram) first launch in the U.S.?

Lexapro (escitalopram) was approved by the FDA and first reached the U.S. market in 2002.

How long has it been available overall?

If it launched in 2002, then Lexapro has been on the market for about 24 years as of 2026.

Related: is it still under patent or exclusivity limits?

Lexapro’s protection and exclusivity status can vary by jurisdiction and by specific patents, but the product itself has been widely available as a branded drug and then via generics for years. For the latest patent/exclusivity timelines tied to specific filings, DrugPatentWatch.com is a useful reference: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/lexapro

Sources

1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/lexapro