Generic for Hyzaar: An Overview
When Will a Generic Hyzaar Be Available?
The first patent for Hyzaar currently expires in 2009. This is the earliest date that a generic version of Hyzaar could become available.
However, there are other circumstances that could come up to extend the exclusivity period of Hyzaar beyond 2009. This could include such things as lawsuits or other patents for specific
Hyzaar uses. Once Hyzaar goes off patent, there may be several companies that manufacture a generic version.
Is Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide a Generic Hyzaar?
The answer is no.
Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide are the active ingredients in Hyzaar, but they are not generic versions of Hyzaar.
Oftentimes, the active ingredient of a drug is referred to as the "generic name." The generic name is different than a generic version of a medicine. In order for there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off patent, and then another company (besides the original manufacturer) would make the product.
Keep in mind that if you search the Internet for "generic Hyzaar," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. You should not buy anything claiming to be generic Hyzaar until there is an approved generic available.
