An Overview of Generic Lyrica
Lyrica is manufactured by Pfizer, Inc. Currently, Lyrica is protected by a patent that prevents any generic Lyrica from being manufactured. Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Lyrica," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines may be fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. You should not buy any generic Lyrica until there is an approved generic available.
When Will There Be a Generic Lyrica?
The patent for Lyrica currently expires in October 2013. This is the earliest possible date that a generic version of Lyrica could become available. However, there are other circumstances that could come up to extend the exclusivity period of Lyrica beyond 2013. These circumstances could include things such as lawsuits or other patents for specific
Lyrica uses. Once Lyrica goes off patent, there may be several companies that manufacture a generic Lyrica drug.
Is Pregabalin a Generic Lyrica?
No, it isn't. Pregabalin is the active ingredient in Lyrica, not a generic version of the drug. Oftentimes, the active ingredient of any drug is referred to as its "generic name." But the generic name of a medicine is different from a generic version of it. For there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off patent and another company (besides the original manufacturer) must have made the product.
