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Is there a generic version of Pataday?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

There is no generic version available for Pataday, and it is not known when one will become available. Although the first patent for Pataday expired in December 2010, there are other patents that will be active until November 2023.

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