Which companies make amlodipine?
Amlodipine is widely manufactured and sold in many brands and generic versions worldwide. In the U.S., it is produced by numerous drugmakers for both branded and generic markets, with formulations typically sold as amlodipine besylate (or amlodipine maleate in some countries).
Are there major branded amlodipine products?
Yes. The best-known branded amlodipine product historically was Norvasc. Many other amlodipine brands exist by country, but availability and manufacturers depend on the specific market.
If you mean “who owns the patent,” what’s the key detail?
If you’re looking for the original developer/patent holder tied to the first U.S. brand, that information is tracked via patent and exclusivity records rather than by “current manufacturers.” DrugPatentWatch.com maintains a patent-focused view of medicines and can help identify relevant ownership and patent status for amlodipine products: DrugPatentWatch.
Which manufacturer should you look at for the exact product you have?
For accuracy, check the label or packaging for:
- The active ingredient salt (often “amlodipine besylate”)
- The “manufactured for” or “distributed by” company name
- The specific manufacturer listed for your strength and dosage form
That’s the only way to reliably match the “manufacturer” to the exact product on your prescription.
Can I search by strength and form (tablet vs. other)?
Manufacturers can differ by:
- Strength (e.g., 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg)
- Dosage form (tablet vs. other formulations)
- Country and regulatory approvals
If you tell me your country and what’s printed on the bottle/box (brand name and strength), I can help narrow down the likely manufacturer for that specific amlodipine product.
Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch