Generic Zomig: An Overview
Zomig® (
zolmitriptan) is a prescription medication that is used to treat
migraine headaches. Zomig will not help to prevent
migraines, but it can help to treat a
migraine that has already started. In addition to Zomig tablets, Zomig
® Nasal Spray and Zomig ZMT
® (orally disintegrating tablets that dissolve in the mouth) are also available.
Zomig tablets, Zomig ZMT, and Zomig Nasal Spray are manufactured by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. They are currently under the protection of a patent that prevents any generic Zomig from being manufactured in the United States.
Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Zomig," 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 Zomig available from another country, but there is really no way of knowing whether or not you are getting genuine Zomig. You should not buy any generic Zomig until there is an approved generic available.
When Will the Zomig Patent Expire?
The first patents for Zomig currently expire in 2013. This is the earliest date that you might be able to find an approved generic Zomig, generic Zomig ZMT, or generic Zomig Nasal Spay. However, there are other circumstances that could come up to extend the exclusivity period of Zomig beyond 2013. These circumstances could include things such as other patents for specific
Zomig uses or lawsuits. Once Zomig goes off patent, there may be several companies that manufacture a generic Zomig drug.
