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Generic Cymbalta

A patent currently prohibits any generic Cymbalta from being manufactured and sold in the United States. However, there are places claiming to sell a "generic Cymbalta," but be advised that these medications are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. The earliest date that a generic version of Cymbalta could become available is in 2010, when the patent expires.

 

An Overview of Generic Cymbalta

Cymbalta® (duloxetine hydrochloride) is a prescription medicine used to treat the following conditions:
 
Cymbalta is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. It is currently under the protection of a patent that prevents any generic Cymbalta from being manufactured in the United States. Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Cymbalta," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. There may be a generic version of Cymbalta available from another country, but there is really no way of knowing if you are getting genuine Cymbalta or not. You should not buy any generic Cymbalta until there is an approved generic available.
 

When Will Generic Cymbalta Be Available?

Eli Lilly has the exclusive rights to market Cymbalta until 2010.
 This is the earliest possible date that a generic version of Cymbalta could become available. However, there are other circumstances that could come up to extend the exclusivity period of Cymbalta beyond 2010. This could include such things as other patents for specific Cymbalta uses or lawsuits. Once Cymbalta goes off patent, there may be several companies that manufacture a generic Cymbalta drug.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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