Where is omeprazole made?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for omeprazole

Where does omeprazole get manufactured?

Omeprazole is made by multiple manufacturers across different countries because it’s available as both brand-name products and generic versions. Which country produces a specific omeprazole box depends on the manufacturer listed on the package and the product’s labeling.

Why does the “made in” country vary by product?

Even though the active ingredient is omeprazole, the tablet or capsule is manufactured by the company that makes that particular product strength and dosage form. Generic drugs are often produced in different facilities and then distributed under different labelers, so two bottles of “omeprazole” can come from different manufacturing sites.

How can you check where your specific omeprazole was made?

Look for:
- The manufacturer or labeler name on the carton or bottle
- The “Manufactured by” / “Made in” line (often near the barcode or along the bottom/side of the label)
- Any lot or facility identifiers

If you share the brand (or whether it says “delayed-release”), the strength (e.g., 20 mg or 40 mg), and the manufacturer/labeler name printed on your bottle, I can help you narrow down which company and likely manufacturing source corresponds to your specific product.