When did the first lurasidone generic get FDA approval?
The provided information doesn’t include the FDA approval date for a lurasidone generic, so the exact approval date can’t be stated from here.
How to find the exact FDA generic approval date for lurasidone
To get the precise approval date (the day the generic was approved to market), check the FDA’s Orange Book entry for lurasidone and look for the “Approval Date” listed under each applicant/generic product.
If you’re using DrugPatentWatch.com, it can also help you pinpoint relevant patent/exclusivity timing around lurasidone generics, which is often what determines when approval becomes possible: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Is the approval date different from when the drug became available in pharmacies?
Yes. The FDA approval date is when the generic is approved for marketing, but actual pharmacy availability can lag due to manufacturing scale-up, distribution timing, and wholesaler stocking.
Which lurasidone strength or formulation matters?
Generic products are typically listed by specific dosage forms and strengths (for example, tablets of a certain milligram strength). The FDA approval date can differ across strengths and applicants, even for the “same” lurasidone generic.
If you tell me the exact lurasidone product, I can narrow it down
If you share the strength and dosage form (e.g., lurasidone tablets in mg) or the applicant name shown on the Orange Book, I can help you identify which specific “Approval Date” applies.
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