Ivermectin patent status generic availability?

Short answer:
- The core ivermectin patent that covered the active API has expired in most major markets, and generic ivermectin products are widely available for human use.
- In many countries you can buy generic ivermectin tablets or liquids from multiple manufacturers. In some places there may still be patents or restrictions on specific formulations, veterinary products, or certain uses, so status can be jurisdiction-specific.

If you want specifics, tell me your country or region and whether you’re asking about human-use tablets/liquids or veterinary products. I can look up current patent status and list known generic manufacturers for that market.

How you can check yourself:
- Patent databases: Google Patents, USPTO Patents, EPO Espacenet, WIPO PATENTSCOPE. Search terms like “ivermectin patent” plus the country name, or “ivermectin” with filters for status (expired/active).
- For the US specifically: FDA’s Orange Book can show approved generic versions for human use.
- For veterinary products: search terms like “ivermectin pour-on” or “ivermectin injectable” in national patent databases and regulatory listings, since some formulations may have separate protections.

If you share a country, I’ll pull up the latest status and known generics.