How long has zetia been on the market?

When did Zetia (ezetimibe) first launch?

Zetia (ezetimibe) was first approved by the FDA in 2002 and reached the market the same year, making it an early-2000s product rather than a recent launch. [1]

How long has it been on the market as of today?

If Zetia began marketing in 2002, then it has been on the market for about 24 years as of 2026. [1]

What does “on the market” mean for Zetia—approval date vs. first sales?

For most “on the market” timelines, analysts use the first regulatory approval date (here, FDA approval in 2002) as the start of market availability. That aligns with how DrugPatentWatch.com tracks the product’s launch/approval timing. [1]

Source

[1] DrugPatentWatch.com – Zetia (ezetimibe) drug overview