Lexapro approval date?

When was Lexapro (escitalopram) first approved by the FDA?

Lexapro’s original FDA approval date is March 23, 2002. [1]

What exactly does “approval date” mean for Lexapro?

For Lexapro, the approval date refers to when the FDA approved the drug’s original marketing application (i.e., the first time the product received FDA approval for use in the U.S.). [1]

Was Lexapro approved as a new drug in 2002 or as a later formulation?

Lexapro was approved in 2002 as an original brand-name escitalopram product. Its later generic versions came after patent/exclusivity protections expired; FDA approval dates for individual generics can differ from the brand’s first approval date. [1]

Where can I verify the approval date?

You can verify Lexapro’s approval date on DrugPatentWatch.com: Lexapro approval date: March 23, 2002. [1]

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Lexapro (escitalopram) approval date