Do they now have a generic, I don't have insurance and dont have alot of money'?
Generic Cymbalta - Is it available?
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- 10 Mar 2010 by pestes321
- Topics:
- cymbalta, duloxetine, generic
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jessyk
RedKitten7 Jul 2010
Cymbalta is manufactured by Eli Lilly. It is currently protected by patent until 2013.
Eli Lilly can use various methods to extend the exclusivity period of Cymbalta beyond this date which is why this is the earliest that a generic may become available.
Once Cymbalta goes off patent, it becomes non-exclusive and a number of manufacturers may offer a generic version.
There is often confusion between the generic name and the generic version of a drug. Every brand name has an active ingredient which is called the "generic name". This is not the same as a "generic version" of a drug.
In order for there to be a generic version, the brand name must have gone off-patent and another company besides the original patent holder must be making the drug.
angielee14 Jul 2010
just to add my 2 cents in - I did order generic cymbalta outside u.s. It could've been a serious mistake because whatever was in those capsules( likely sugaur) was not an antidepressant and caused me some uncomfortable days while I played catchup with a new Rx for the real thing.
18 Jul 2010
No, there is currently no generic Cymbalta available yet.
Cymbalta is manufactured by Eli Lilly. It is currently under the protection of a patent that prevents any generic Cymbalta from being manufactured in the United States. The patent expires in 2013.
Cymbalta is used to treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder. It is also used to treat a chronic pain disorder called fibromyalgia, and to treat pain caused by nerve damage in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy).
Once Cymbalta goes off patent a number of manufacturers will be able to offer generic versions. This will not happen before 2013.
You may find generic versions of Cymbalta online but these are most likely not real and potentially dangerous.
The FDA recommends against the purchase of prescription medications online.
You should not buy any generic Cymbalta until there is an approved generic available.
maso416927 Oct 2010
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 2013, when the patent expires.
caringsonbj17 days ago
There is no generic available yet. But, Lilly Cares will help anyone who does not have prescription coverage for their meds. The easiest way is to goto www.needymeds.com, on the left side bar click on brand name drug, click the letter of your med and follow the simple instructions.
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