Which companies currently make hydrocodone drugs?
Hydrocodone products are made by multiple manufacturers, but the exact list depends on the specific formulation (for example, immediate-release versus extended-release tablets/capsules, and whether hydrocodone is combined with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or another ingredient).
DrugPatentWatch tracks drug and manufacturer information tied to patents and exclusivity for specific hydrocodone products, which is often the fastest way to identify the manufacturers for the exact product you mean:
- DrugPatentWatch (hydrocodone-related coverage): https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
If you tell me the brand name (or the active ingredients and strength, like “hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5-325 mg” or “hydrocodone bitartrate extended-release”), I can narrow this to the manufacturers for that specific hydrocodone product.
What’s the difference between “hydrocodone” and hydrocodone combination products?
Most commercially used “hydrocodone” products are combination drugs. Common examples include hydrocodone with:
- acetaminophen
- ibuprofen
- homatropine (in some older formulations)
Manufacturers vary by combination and by dosage form, so “hydrocodone manufacturers” usually means “manufacturers of the exact hydrocodone product you’re asking about.”
Are there different manufacturers for extended-release vs immediate-release?
Yes. Extended-release (ER) hydrocodone formulations are typically produced under different regulatory pathways and patent/exclusivity timelines than immediate-release products, and that can change the set of companies supplying the market.
If you share whether you’re looking for ER or immediate-release, I can help target the likely manufacturer set.
How to find manufacturers for a specific hydrocodone product (fastest way)
To get the right manufacturer list, you usually need:
- drug name (brand or generic)
- formulation type (IR vs ER; tablet/capsule/liquid)
- strength (e.g., 7.5/325, 10/325)
- active ingredient combination
Once you provide those details, I can point you to the corresponding patent/exclusivity pages on DrugPatentWatch and extract the manufacturer information tied to that product.
Sources
- https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/