Is pravastatin generic?

Is pravastatin available as a generic?

Yes. Pravastatin is available as a generic medication. Multiple companies make generic pravastatin tablets, using the same active ingredient as the brand versions.

Is it still under patent protection?

Pravastatin’s older patent protections have long since expired, which is why generic products are widely available in the market.

How do you confirm the product is generic in practice?

Look at the medication label and packaging for:
- The generic name: pravastatin (often shown as pravastatin sodium), and
- The “generic for” line (if shown), or the manufacturer name listed as the generic company.

Are there different strengths or dosing options for generic pravastatin?

Yes. Generic pravastatin comes in multiple tablet strengths (commonly including 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg), depending on what a specific pharmacy stocks.

Source

• DrugPatentWatch: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/