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Since its FDA approval in 2020 as an acute and preventive treatment of episodic migraine headaches, Nurtec has become a popular prescription drug for adults. And although it\u2019s an effective treatment, some individuals may still want to know whether generic versions or alternatives are available. Currently, Nurtec is only available as a brand-name drug. No generic version is available until at least 2039, when the brand-name patent expires. Other alternatives may be available in the meantime if cost is a concern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Nurtec generic availability<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Generic name<\/b><\/td>\nRimegepant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is there a generic available for sale in the U.S.?<\/b><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
When will a generic be available?<\/b><\/td>\nMarch 2039 (tentative and based on FDA approval)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Is there a generic for Nurtec?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is no generic version of Nurtec (generic name: rimegepant) currently available. And it doesn\u2019t appear that one will hit the market anytime soon, since Nurtec\u2019s manufacturer, Pfizer, has a patent on the drug until 2039.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But don\u2019t expect to see a generic on pharmacy shelves the day after the patent expires, either. According to a Canadian study, the average time to develop a generic drug after the brand-name patent has expired is about 1.5 years. That average might be slightly different in the U.S., but those waiting for a Nurtec generic might wait until 2040 or later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the differences between generic vs. brand-name Nurtec?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Even when a generic version of rimegepant hits the market, some might wonder if it\u2019s actually a viable alternative to brand-name Nurtec ODT. The answer is yes. <\/span>The Food and Drug Administration requires<\/span><\/a> that all generics be virtually identical to their reference products. That means they must have the same:<\/span><\/p>\n