FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Norepinephrine bitartrate
Norepinephrine bitartrate: 4 brands, 22 generics; first approved Mar 03, 2003; generic available.
Generic availableHas discontinued products
Generic status & protection
Generic available — 22 ANDA applications approved.
Earliest patent expiry Feb 26, 2035
Brands (NDA)
4
Generics (ANDA)
22
Listed patents
12
Next patent expiry
Feb 26, 2035
in 8 yr 9 mo
Originator applications
Brand (NDA) products
BAXTER HLTHCARE CORPNDA 21431320266 strengths
BAXTER HLTHCARE CORPNDA 21431320266 strengths
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 4MG BASE/250ML (EQ 16MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | AP |
| EQ 8MG BASE/250ML (EQ 32MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | AP |
| EQ 16MG BASE/250ML (EQ 64MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | AP |
| EQ 4MG BASE/250ML (EQ 16MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
| EQ 8MG BASE/250ML (EQ 32MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
| EQ 16MG BASE/250ML (EQ 64MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
LONG GROVE PHARMSNDA 21462820223 strengths
LONG GROVE PHARMSNDA 21462820223 strengths
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 4MG BASE/250ML (EQ 16MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
| EQ 8MG BASE/250ML (EQ 32MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
| EQ 16MG BASE/250ML (EQ 64MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
INFORLIFENDA 21570020224 strengths
INFORLIFENDA 21570020224 strengths
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 4MG BASE/250ML (EQ 16MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
| EQ 8MG BASE/250ML (EQ 32MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
| EQ 16MG BASE/250ML (EQ 64MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
| EQ 32MG BASE/250ML (EQ 128MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
HOSPIRANDA 007513—
HOSPIRANDA 007513—
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
Abbreviated applications
Generic (ANDA) products (22)
NEPHRONANDA 2162722026
NEPHRONANDA 2162722026
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
SAGENTANDA 2204832026
SAGENTANDA 2204832026
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 16MG BASE/250ML (EQ 64MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | AP |
MSNANDA 2185952025
MSNANDA 2185952025
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
ANTHEA PHARMAANDA 2199242025
ANTHEA PHARMAANDA 2199242025
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
SAGENTANDA 21969220252 strengths
SAGENTANDA 21969220252 strengths
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 4MG BASE/250ML (EQ 16MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | AP |
| EQ 8MG BASE/250ML (EQ 32MCG BASE/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | AP |
BIOCON PHARMAANDA 2194432025
BIOCON PHARMAANDA 2194432025
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
ASPIROANDA 2191632025
ASPIROANDA 2191632025
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
RISINGANDA 2187582024
RISINGANDA 2187582024
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
CAPLINANDA 2175752023
CAPLINANDA 2175752023
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
ZYDUS PHARMSANDA 2163412022
ZYDUS PHARMSANDA 2163412022
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Discontinued | — |
GLANDANDA 2143232021
GLANDANDA 2143232021
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
SUN PHARMANDA 2119802021
SUN PHARMANDA 2119802021
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Discontinued | — |
BRECKENRIDGEANDA 2144552021
BRECKENRIDGEANDA 2144552021
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
FRESENIUS KABI USAANDA 2113822020
FRESENIUS KABI USAANDA 2113822020
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
AMNEALANDA 2108392018
AMNEALANDA 2108392018
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
HIKMAANDA 2036622018
HIKMAANDA 2036622018
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
SANDOZANDA 2113592018
SANDOZANDA 2113592018
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
MYLAN LABS LTDANDA 2112422018
MYLAN LABS LTDANDA 2112422018
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
BAXTER HLTHCARE CORPANDA 0408592012
BAXTER HLTHCARE CORPANDA 0408592012
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
METRICS PHARMANDA 0405222004
METRICS PHARMANDA 0405222004
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Discontinued | — |
HIKMAANDA 0404622003
HIKMAANDA 0404622003
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
MEITHEALANDA 0404552003
MEITHEALANDA 0404552003
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ 1MG BASE/ML | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Rx | AP |
Protection horizon
Patent & exclusivity timeline
Patent expiryExclusivity endToday
Orange Book patent file
Listed patents
Listed patents (12)
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RE49422 | Feb 26, 2035 | in 8 yr 9 mo | Product |
| RE49443 | Feb 26, 2035 | in 8 yr 9 mo | Product |
| 11413259 | Jan 30, 2038 | in 11 yr 9 mo | ProductU-3461 |
| 10420735 | Jan 30, 2038 | in 11 yr 9 mo | ProductU-3461 |
| 10226436 | Jan 30, 2038 | in 11 yr 9 mo | ProductU-3461 |
| 12245996 | Jan 30, 2038 | in 11 yr 9 mo | Product |
| 10568850 | Jan 30, 2038 | in 11 yr 9 mo | Product |
| 10159657 | Jan 30, 2038 | in 11 yr 9 mo | Product |
| 11602508 | Jan 30, 2038 | in 11 yr 9 mo | Product |
| 10888534 | Apr 26, 2039 | in 13 yr | Product |
| 12097170 | Mar 08, 2041 | in 14 yr 10 mo | ProductU-3995 |
| 12290494 | Mar 08, 2041 | in 14 yr 10 mo | Product |
FDA approval span
Approval history
First approval
Mar 03, 2003
23 yr 8 mo ago
Most recent approval
Jun 11, 2026
1 mo ago
Approvals span 2003–2026 across 26 FDA applications.
Brand (NDA) 415%
Generic (ANDA) 2285%
Norepinephrine bitartrate — frequently asked questions
Generics, reference-listed drug, patents, and exclusivity for this active ingredient, from the FDA Orange Book.
Built directly from the FDA Orange Book data file (products, patents, and exclusivity). TE codes, RLD/RS flags, patent expirations, and exclusivity dates match the official FDA record. Listed patents reflect those the NDA holder submits under 21 U.S.C. 355 and are not exhaustive.
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