Generic Adalimumab

Because adalimumab is considered a "biologic" medication, it is under different rules and laws than most other medications. As a result, generic adalimumab is not available and cannot be produced until these laws and rules are changed. Some companies on the Internet may claim to sell a generic version of adalimumab. However, be aware that this so-called "generic adalimumab" is fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous.

 

Generic for Adalimumab: An Overview

Adalimumab (Humira®) is a prescription medication that is approved to treat several inflammatory conditions that affect the joints, spine, and digestive system.
 
Specific uses of adalimumab include reducing the signs and symptoms of the following conditions:
 
Adalimumab is manufactured by Abbott Pharmaceuticals. Technically, adalimumab is considered to be a "biologic," and is therefore under different rules and laws than most other medications. At this point, generic biologics, including generic adalimumab, are not allowed to be manufactured.
 
Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic adalimumab," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. There may be a generic adalimumab available from another country, but there is really no way of knowing if you are getting genuine adalimumab or not. Therefore, you should not buy any generic adalimumab until there is an approved generic available.
 

When Will a Generic Adalimumab Be Available?

This is a difficult question. Unless the laws and rules are changed, generic adalimumab may never be available. However, it is likely that these rules and laws will be changed in the future.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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