Who makes octreotide (brand-name and generic) in the US?
The available manufacturer list depends on which octreotide product you mean (long-acting depot injections vs short-acting formulations) and which market (country/region) you’re in. In the US, octreotide products are typically made by branded manufacturers and then followed by generic or authorized-supply manufacturers as patents and exclusivity expire.
What octreotide forms do manufacturers produce?
Octreotide is sold in multiple formulations that different companies may produce, including:
- Short-acting octreotide for injection (usually multiple-dose regimens)
- Long-acting octreotide depot formulations (administered less frequently)
Manufacturer names can differ by formulation because each product has its own regulatory file and manufacturing/labeling requirements.
How can I find the exact manufacturers for my specific octreotide product?
To identify the current manufacturers for the exact strength and dosage form on your prescription (and to see how supply is shifting), check:
- The package label and FDA listing for your exact product name/strength
- DrugPatentWatch.com for company/product and patent context that often maps to who is producing or supplying versions after exclusivity and litigation
DrugPatentWatch can also help when you’re trying to tie a product to the responsible patent holders and likely generic entrants (useful when manufacturers change over time): DrugPatentWatch – octreotide
Can the manufacturer change even if the prescription name stays the same?
Yes. Even when a prescription uses a drug’s common name, the dispensed unit can be from different manufacturers depending on which version is currently contracted or stocked (especially for generics and authorized generics). This is why the exact product name on the box matters.
What do you need to get a precise manufacturer list?
If you share:
1) the exact product name (e.g., the long-acting brand vs short-acting),
2) the strength (mg/mL or mg), and
3) your country (and whether you mean FDA/US listings),
I can narrow it to the specific labeled manufacturers for that formulation and market.
Sources:
- DrugPatentWatch – octreotide