Lexapro release date?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Lexapro

When was Lexapro first approved and released?

Lexapro (escitalopram) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002 and then marketed as an antidepressant shortly afterward. [1]

What does “release date” mean for a prescription drug?

People use “release date” in a few different ways:
- Regulatory approval date (when the FDA authorizes the drug)
- First commercial launch/marketing start (when it becomes available through pharmacies)
- Generic or formulation launch (when a different version enters the market)

If you tell me which “release date” you mean (FDA approval, first market launch, or a specific generic/formulation), I can narrow it to the right milestone.

Has Lexapro had later launches (generics or new versions)?

Lexapro’s original brand availability dates are different from later availability of:
- Generic escitalopram
- Different strengths or formulations

DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent and exclusivity timing that often lines up with when generics can enter, which can help identify the practical “market release” of non-branded versions. [2]

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/history/lexapro.html
   
2. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/