Humatrope

Humatrope is a brand name of somatropin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

HUMATROPE (somatropin recombinant - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: LILLY
  
  Approval date: February 4, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 12MG/VIAL ^[RLD], 24MG/VIAL ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Humatrope been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Humatrope available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Humatrope. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Humatrope.

Related Exclusivities

Exclusivity is exclusive marketing rights granted by the FDA upon approval of a drug and can run concurrently with a patent or not. Exclusivity is a statutory provision and is granted to an NDA applicant if statutory requirements are met.

• Exclusivity expiration dates:
  • March 12, 2012 - TREATMENT OF SHORT STATURE IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS SMALL FOR GESTATIONAL AGE WHO DO NOT MANIFEST CATCH UP GROWTH BY AGE 2 TO 4 YEARS
  
  
  • November 1, 2013 - ORPHAN DRUG EXCLUSIVITY
  
  

See also...

• Humatrope Cartridge Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Humatrope Vial Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Humatrope Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Humatrope Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Somatropin (rDNA origin - Nonrefrigerated) Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Cartridge Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Vial Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Vials Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Somatropin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Somatropin, e-coli derived Subcutaneous, Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Somatropin, mammalian derived Subcutaneous, Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)