Generic Adderall

Generic Adderall is available in seven strengths varying between 5 mg and 30 mg. Adderall XR, a long-acting form of Adderall, is not yet available in a generic form, as it is still protected by a patent. The earliest date a generic Adderall XR could become available is in 2018, when the patent expires.

 

Generic for Adderall: An Overview

Adderall® (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Adderall XR® (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine extended release), a long-acting form, is approved for use in ADHD treatment.
 
Adderall and Adderall XR are manufactured by Shire US, Inc. Adderall (but not Adderall XR) is off patent and is available as a generic.
 
Adderall XR is currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic Adderall XR from being manufactured. Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Adderall XR," 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 any generic Adderall XR until there is an approved generic available.
 

When Will There Be a Generic Adderall XR?

The first patent for Adderall XR currently expires in 2018. This is the earliest date that a generic version of Adderall XR could become available. However, there are other circumstances that could come up to extend the exclusivity period of Adderall XR beyond 2018. This could include things such as other patents for specific Adderall XR uses or lawsuits. Once Adderall XR goes off patent, there may be several companies that manufacture a generic Adderall XR drug.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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