Generic Strattera: An Overview
Strattera® (
atomoxetine hydrochloride) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (
ADHD). Strattera was the first nonstimulant approved to treat ADHD.
Strattera is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. The medicine is
currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic Strattera
from being manufactured. Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic
Strattera," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is
that these medicines may be fake, substandard, and potentially
dangerous. You should not buy any generic Strattera until there is an
approved generic available.
In August 2010, the patent for Strattera (which was set to expire
in 2017) was found to be invalid in a lawsuit between Eli Lilly and
several generic manufacturers. This could mean that generic versions
will be available shortly, although Eli Lilly plans to appeal the
ruling.