Drug facts

Molecule

Bimatoprost (Lumigan)

Generics already compete: 9 makers on the market. 11 A-rated products from 9 makers substitute at the counter.

Lumigan was first approved by the FDA on 03/16/2001 under NDA 021275; the application holder is Abbvie Inc. The Orange Book lists NDA 021275 as discontinued.

The latest NADAC for BIMATOPROST 0.03% EYE DROPS is $6.57 per mL (as of 10/28/2026).

Holder Abbvie IncApplication NDA 021275Approved 03/16/2001

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 NDA 021275 patent listed in the Orange Book
Orange Book
Later patents, other products
Zolymbus 06/08/2036; Durysta 10/31/2034; Lumigan (NDA 022184) 06/13/2027
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
9 generic makers
Orange Book
First generic approved
12/01/2014
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 Bimatoprost profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages
NADAC
$6.57 per mLBIMATOPROST 0.03% EYE DROPS, as of 10/28/2026
CMS NADAC
Latest recall
03/31/2025Class II, Bimatoprost Powder, Medisca Inc.
FDA enforcement

04Product

Application holder
Abbvie Inc
Orange Book
Application
NDA 021275
Orange Book
First approved
03/16/2001
Orange Book
Dosage forms
gel; implant; solution/drops
Routes
ophthalmic, topical
Other brand names
DurystaLatisseZolymbus
Status
NDA 021275 discontinued
Orange Book

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