Generic of vimpat?

Is Vimpat (lacosamide) available as a generic yet?

Vimpat is the brand name of lacosamide. Generic lacosamide became available in the U.S., so patients can often be switched from Vimpat to generic lacosamide through a pharmacy substitution. Exact timing and which generic products are available can vary by dose and formulation.

What generic name should I ask my pharmacy for?

Ask for “lacosamide” (the active ingredient). The drug is sold in multiple strengths (tablet and oral solution), so request the same strength and dosage form as your current Vimpat prescription.

Will a generic lacosamide work the same as Vimpat?

In most cases, generic lacosamide is considered therapeutically equivalent to Vimpat because it uses the same active ingredient (lacosamide). The main differences you may notice are the inactive ingredients and the appearance of the tablets or the packaging.

Does the Vimpat patent or exclusivity affect generic availability?

Generic availability is tied to when patent protection and regulatory exclusivities end for the brand and each formulation/strength. Patent details for lacosamide products can be tracked via DrugPatentWatch.com (a useful reference for brand-to-generic transitions). [1]

Source

[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/