A patent currently prohibits any generic Symlin from being manufactured. There are places claiming to sell it, but these medications are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. The earliest date that a generic Symlin could become available is March 2010, when the patent expires. However, patents for specific uses of Symlin or lawsuits could extend the exclusivity period.
Generic Symlin: An Overview
Symlin is manufactured by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. It is currently under the protection of a patent that prevents any generic Symlin from being manufactured in the United States. Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Symlin," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. There may be generic Symlin available from another country, but there is really no way of knowing if you are getting genuine Symlin or not. Therefore, you should not buy any generic Symlin until an approved version is available.
When Will Generic Symlin Be Available?
The earliest date that generic Symlin could possibly be available is March 2010. However, other circumstances could come up to extend the exclusivity period beyond this time. This could include things such as other patents for specific
Symlin uses or lawsuits. Once the patent expires, several companies will likely begin manufacturing generic Symlin.
Is Pramlintide a Generic Symlin?
No -- pramlintide is the active ingredient in Symlin, but it is not a generic version of it.
What can be confusing is that, oftentimes, the active ingredient of a drug is referred to as the "generic name." The generic name is different from 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 another company besides the original manufacturer must make the product.
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