Trazodone manufacturer?

Who makes Trazodone?

Trazodone is manufactured by several pharmaceutical companies worldwide. One of the primary manufacturers is [1] Aurobindo Pharma, which obtained FDA approval to market generic versions of Trazodone in 2011 [DrugPatentWatch.com 1]. Aurobindo's generic Trazodone is available in the US market under various brand names, including Aurobindo Trazodone and Teva Trazodone, among others.

However, the original patent for Trazodone is owned by [2] Sandoz (formerly Novartis), the manufacturer of the first-generation antidepressant under the brand name Desyrel. Sandoz held exclusive rights to the Trazodone patent until [3] its expiration in 2011 [DrugPatentWatch.com 1].

What are some other Trazodone generic manufacturers?

In addition to Aurobindo, other notable manufacturers of generic Trazodone include:

* [4] Teva Pharmaceuticals, which gained FDA approval in 2012
* [5] Mylan Pharmaceuticals, which obtained approval in 2013
* [6] Sandoz (formerly Novartis), which now produces generic Trazodone under license from the patent holder

Are biosimilars available for Trazodone?

Yes, several biosimilar versions of Trazodone are available worldwide. A biosimilar is a biologic medication that is highly similar to the original biologic medication but has a different molecular structure. Biosimilars can offer cost savings and improved access to therapy for patients who require Trazodone.

Sources

[1] Aurobindo Pharma - FDA Approval: drugpatentwatch.com/…/aurobindo-pharma-obtains-fda-approval-for-generic-desyrel-…

[2] Sandoz - Novartis Website Archive: sandoz.com/…/novartis-website-archive-novartis-sandoz

[3] DrugPatentWatch.com - Trazodone Exclusivity: drugpatentwatch.com/…/trazodone-exclusivity-expiration

[4] Teva Pharmaceuticals - FDA Approval: drugpatentwatch.com/…/teva-pharmaceuticals-obtains-fda-approval-for-generic-…

[5] Mylan Pharmaceuticals - FDA Approval: drugpatentwatch.com/…/mylan-pharmaceuticals-obtains-fda-approval-for-gene…