When did zetia come out?

When did Zetia (ezetimibe) first get approved or launch?

Zetia (ezetimibe) was first approved in the United States in 2002 for lowering LDL cholesterol.

When did it become widely available?

After the U.S. approval in 2002, Zetia’s launch would have followed soon after, with prescribing and pharmacy availability expanding as wholesalers stocked the product.

Is there a difference between initial approval vs. later indications?

Yes. A drug can come out (launch) and later gain new label indications or combination uses. Zetia’s initial U.S. launch was in 2002, and additional approvals for expanded uses occurred afterward.

Source

DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug history and patent-related details for brand products like Zetia, which can help confirm timelines: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/