Drug facts

Molecule

Abiraterone (Zytiga)

Generics already compete: 12 makers on the market. 19 A-rated products from 12 makers substitute at the counter.

Zytiga was first approved by the FDA on 04/28/2011 under NDA 202379; the application holder is Janssen Biotech Inc.

The latest NADAC for ABIRATERONE ACETATE 250 MG TAB is $0.79 per unit (as of 10/28/2026).

Holder Janssen Biotech IncApplication NDA 202379Approved 04/28/2011

01Patents and exclusivity

When competition can legally begin. A generic can launch once both exclusivity and the last listed patent expire, unless a court or settlement says otherwise.

Latest patent
No Zytiga patent listed in the Orange Book
Orange Book
Later patents, other products
Yonsa 05/20/2034
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
12 generic makers
Orange Book
First generic approved
10/31/2018
Orange Book
Every listingEach listing and maker behind the generics count.
Price erosionHow NADAC moves as generics enter.
PrescribersWho prescribes it, from Medicare data.
Available in the full Abiraterone profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages
NADAC
$0.79 per unitABIRATERONE ACETATE 250 MG TAB, as of 10/28/2026
CMS NADAC

04Product

Application holder
Janssen Biotech Inc
Orange Book
Application
NDA 202379
Orange Book
First approved
04/28/2011
Orange Book
Dosage forms
tablet
Routes
oral
Other brand names
Yonsa

Sources: FDA Orange Book, FDA Purple Book, FDA drug shortages, FDA enforcement reports and CMS NADAC, read through QOPE. Not medical or legal advice.