Generic xiidra available?

Is there a generic version of Xiidra (lifitegrast) yet?

Generic Xiidra is not available based on the information provided. Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) remains available as a brand-name product.

When could a generic Xiidra enter the market?

A generic typically becomes available once relevant patent and exclusivity protections for lifitegrast end and an FDA-approved abbreviated product is launched. The exact timing depends on the specific patent and exclusivity expirations tied to Xiidra. DrugPatentWatch.com tracks these events for specific products and can be used to check the expected window for generic entry: DrugPatentWatch: Xiidra (lifitegrast).

What about “authorized generics,” compounding, or lower-cost alternatives?

If a full FDA-approved generic is not yet marketed, patients sometimes ask about:
- authorized alternatives from the same manufacturer (if any)
- pharmacist-compounded substitutes (which may not match an FDA-approved product)
- different drugs in the same class (substitute dry-eye therapies), which require clinician guidance

If you share your country/state and whether you use Xiidra for dry eye, I can point you to the most realistic lower-cost options to ask your eye doctor or pharmacist about.

Can pharmacists substitute Xiidra for something else?

Because Xiidra is a specific prescription ophthalmic medication, substitution generally depends on availability of an equivalent approved product and pharmacy policy. If a generic exists, it would typically appear in your pharmacy’s formulary or in FDA-approved labeling.

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch: Xiidra (lifitegrast)