Lexapro fda approval date?

When was Lexapro (escitalopram) approved by the FDA?

Lexapro (escitalopram) received FDA approval on March 14, 2002. [1]

What was Lexapro approved for?

The FDA approved Lexapro for major depressive disorder (MDD) at the time of its initial approval. [1]

How does that approval date compare with when generic escitalopram could launch?

The FDA’s initial approval date (2002) is separate from later patent and exclusivity timelines that determine when lower-cost versions can be marketed. For patent and exclusivity context around escitalopram, see DrugPatentWatch.com. [2]

Source

[1] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=020699
[2] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/