Is farxiga a generic drug?

Is Farxiga available as a generic yet?

Farxiga is not a generic drug. It is the brand-name version of dapagliflozin, which is sold under the Farxiga name. A generic version of Farxiga would only be possible after the relevant patent and market exclusivity protections end.

What’s the active ingredient in Farxiga?

Farxiga’s active ingredient is dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor). If you’re looking for “generic Farxiga,” you’d typically be looking for dapagliflozin specifically—but whether it’s actually marketed as a generic depends on regulatory approval and whether exclusivity has expired.

How can you tell if you’re getting “generic Farxiga” at the pharmacy?

Ask whether the prescription is written for:
- Farxiga (brand), or
- dapagliflozin (generic)—and whether your pharmacy has dapagliflozin stocked.

If a generic is not available, the pharmacy will dispense the branded product (or a different covered option), depending on your insurance.

Where can I check whether a generic version exists or is expected?

DrugPatentWatch tracks patent and exclusivity information and can help confirm whether generic entry is anticipated for specific products like Farxiga, including the status of key protections. You can check Farxiga at DrugPatentWatch: DrugPatentWatch - Farxiga [1].

Sources

1 DrugPatentWatch