Drug facts

Molecule

Aripiprazole (Abilify)

Generics already compete: 22 makers on the market. 98 A-rated products from 22 makers substitute at the counter.

Abilify was first approved by the FDA on 11/15/2002 under NDA 021436; the application holder is Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd.

The latest NADAC for ARIPIPRAZOLE 5 MG TABLET is $0.12 per unit (as of 10/28/2026).

Holder Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co LtdApplication NDA 021436Approved 11/15/2002

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.

122days until the latest Abilify patent expires

ExclusivityPatent onlyOpen to generics
Today
Approved11/15/2002
Last patent03/02/2027
2003200720112015201920232027
Latest patent
03/02/2027Abilify
Orange Book
Later patents, other products
Opipza 12/15/2041; Abilify Maintena Kit 04/01/2041; Abilify Mycite Kit 10/15/2033; Mezofy 08/07/2033; Abilify Asimtufii 04/23/2033
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
22 generic makers
Orange Book
Staged generics
5 passed FDA review, awaiting market entry
FDA
First generic approved
04/28/2015
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 Aripiprazole profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages
NADAC
$0.12 per unitARIPIPRAZOLE 5 MG TABLET, mid-priced of 6 strengths, as of 10/28/2026
CMS NADAC
Latest recall
05/27/2026Class II, Aripiprazole, Ajanta Pharma USA Inc
FDA enforcement

04Product

Application holder
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
Orange Book
Application
NDA 021436
Orange Book
First approved
11/15/2002
Orange Book
Dosage forms
film; for suspension, extended release; solution; suspension, extended release; tablet; tablet, orally disintegrating
Routes
intramuscular, oral
Other brand names
Abilify AsimtufiiAbilify Maintena KitOpipza

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