Which company makes orlistat (the active ingredient)?
Orlistat is sold under multiple brand names in different countries, and the “manufacturer” depends on the specific product and market. Common brand examples include Xenical and Alli, but the legal manufacturer can differ by country and by strength/formulation (capsules, OTC vs prescription).
How do I find the exact manufacturer for the orlistat I can buy?
Check the label or the box for the following details:
- “Marketing authorization holder” (often listed as the company responsible for the product in that country)
- “Manufacturer” (sometimes listed as the factory/company name)
- “MAH” and “Batch release” information (often visible on the packaging or patient leaflet)
These names will be specific to your country and even to a particular pack.
Is the orlistat patent/exclusivity tied to one manufacturer?
Orlistat is an older, well-established drug, so multiple companies make generic versions. That means there usually is not a single “the” manufacturer globally.
If you want, tell me your country (and brand name, if you have it, like Xenical or Alli), and I can help you identify which company is listed as the manufacturer/marketing authorization holder for that specific product.
DrugPatentWatch reference (for manufacturer/patent context)
For patent and market-history context by drug, DrugPatentWatch is a useful starting point: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/