Generic Activella

At this time, only one strength of Activella (estradiol/norethindrone) is available as a generic. The other strength is not yet available in generic form. Generic Activella has been given an "AB" rating by the FDA, which means that it is considered equivalent to the brand-name drug.

 

Generic Activella: An Overview

Activella® (estradiol/norethindrone) is a hormone replacement therapy medication approved for the following uses:
 
  • Preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
  • Treating menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
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Activella contains an estrogen (estradiol) and a progestin (norethindrone), and is approved only for women who still have a uterus (who have not had a hysterectomy).
 
Activella is made by Novo Nordisk. However, it has come off patent and is also available as a generic.
 

Strengths of Generic Activella

Only one strength of Activella comes in generic form -- estradiol/norethindrone 1 mg/0.5 mg. Currently, the other strength (0.5mg/0.1 mg) is not available in generic form.
 

Who Makes Generic Activella?

Generic Activella is made by Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals.
 

Is Generic Activella as Good as the Brand-Name Drug?

All generic medications must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generics are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns each generic a rating. An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. The generic version of Activella currently available has an "AB" rating, meaning it should be equivalent to Activella.
 
However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name medication. This might include fillers, dyes, or other ingredients that may cause problems for people with allergies or sensitivities.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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