Generic for Avandia

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Despite claims to the contrary, there is currently no generic form of Avandia available

Free Avandia Case Evaluation: If you or a loved one has experienced side effects as a result of taking Avandia, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Avandia is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, and is currently under the protection of a patent that prevents any generic form of the drug from being manufactured in the United States. A Google search for “generic Avandia” may turn up any number of companies claiming to sell such a product, but the fact remains that these medicines are substandard, fake, and potentially dangerous to your health. Another common misconception is that rosiglitazone is a generic form of Avandia, but it is, in fact, just one of the ingredients in the drug.

The earliest possible date that a generic version of Avandia could become available to the public is in 2012, when the first patent for the drug expires. However, there are other circumstances that may come into pay that could extend the exclusivity of Avandia beyond 2012. These include variables such as pending lawsuits or other patents for specific Avandia uses. Once (and if) Avandia goes off patent, there may be several companies that manufacture a generic Avandia drug.

Contact an Avandia Lawyer

Schmidt & Clark, LLP is currently accepting new Avandia cases throughout the entire United States. Our Defective Drug Litigation Group consists of highly experienced trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Avandia lawsuits.

Again, if you or a loved one has experienced side effects from taking Avandia, you should contact our law firm immediately by using the form below. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.