LymeNet Flash: Does anyone know when ZITHROMAX is going to have a Generic????

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Posted by lymex5&counting (Member # 7202) on :

I was wondering if anyone knows if a date is set

for Zithromax to have a generic. I thought one

of the girls at Dr J's office mentioned that

awhile back. But I haven't found any one that

knows. Thanks!

Posted by lymster (Member # 5964) on :

No idea! but I hope is soon.

Up for answers.

Lymster in WA

Posted by paul_hest (Member # 8038) on :

http://www.inhousepharmacy.com/infections/generic-zithromax.html

Paul

Posted by Panchito (Member # 4880) on :

Patent expired in most european countries in 2005/2006. In the US i wouldnt't know but i suppose around the same time... Prices are still sky-high in eu even for the generic. Not much difference there....

Posted by duramater (Member # 6480) on :

US patent expires in 2006. Whether the Pfizer will somehow extend the patent & whether a generic will be immediately available is an unknown until the final expiration.