Is there a generic version of Celebrex?
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Stacy Wiegman answered:There is currently no generic version of Celebrex available. Do not confuse Celebrex's ingredient generic name, celecoxib, with a generic version of the drug. The patent for Celebrex prevents companies other than the patent owner from manufacturing a generic version. This patent does not expire until May 2014. It is likely that a generic version will be manufactured by other companies at that time, barring any lawsuits or other legal obstructions by the patent owner.
There is currently no generic version of Celebrex available. Do not confuse Celebrex's ingredient generic name, celecoxib, with a generic version of the drug. The patent for Celebrex prevents companies other than the patent owner from manufacturing... More
