How long has zoloft been on the market?

How long has Zoloft (sertraline) been on the market?

Zoloft (sertraline) has been on the market since 1991, after it was approved by the FDA that year [1]. That means it has been available for about 35 years as of 2026.

What year was Zoloft approved, and what does that mean for “on the market”?

When people ask how long a drug has been “on the market,” they usually mean the time since regulatory approval and launch. Zoloft’s FDA approval date is listed as 1991 [1], which is the key reference point for how long it has been marketed.

Has Zoloft had long exclusivity or recent patent-driven launch delays?

Zoloft has been on the market for decades, and its long availability reflects that it is no longer under initial brand-only marketing conditions. Patent and exclusivity details vary by filing and jurisdiction, but the extended market history is consistent with an older, widely available prescription product. For additional patent/exclusivity tracking, see DrugPatentWatch.com [2].

Sources you can check

• FDA approval listings for Zoloft (sertraline): https://www.drugs.com/history/zoloft.html [1]
  
• Patent tracking database (DrugPatentWatch.com): https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ [2]