Who makes amiodarone in the US (brand and generic)?
Amiodarone is sold under multiple brand names and as generics, so the “manufacturer” depends on the specific product (brand vs. which generic label).
To identify the current company for a particular amiodarone product, you typically need the exact label name (for example, a specific brand such as Cordarone or a specific generic NDC). Drug labels and pharmacy listings tie each strength and form to a specific manufacturer.
What to check on the prescription bottle or label to find the exact company
The manufacturer for the amiodarone you received is usually shown on the packaging as the “Manufacturer,” “Distributed by,” or similar wording. If you share the brand name and strength (and whether it is tablets or injection), you can usually pinpoint the correct manufacturer more precisely.
Manufacturer vs. marketer vs. distributor: why it can look like multiple companies
Amiodarone products can involve different roles:
- The company that manufactures the drug substance and/or final finished product
- The company that distributes or markets the product under a label
- The company listed for the specific NDC on the pharmacy system
That’s why two patients can both take “amiodarone” but see different company names on their bottles.
Patent/exclusivity and branded origin
If you mean the original branded version (rather than today’s generics), DrugPatentWatch.com tracks branded and patent-related information for drugs. You can use it to see which company held brand-related exclusivity at different times, which often differs from today’s generic makers: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
If you tell me the product, I can narrow it down
Reply with:
- Brand name (if any)
- Strength (e.g., 200 mg tablets)
- Dosage form (tablet vs. injection)
- The exact wording from the label around “manufacturer” or the NDC number
…and I’ll help identify the specific manufacturer for that exact amiodarone product.
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch.com – Amiodarone (drug patent and exclusivity information)