Drug facts

Molecule

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil (Truvada)

Generics already compete: 9 makers on the market. 21 A-rated products from 9 makers substitute at the counter.

Truvada was first approved by the FDA on 08/02/2004 under NDA 021752; the application holder is Gilead Sciences Inc.

The latest NADAC for EMTRICITABINE-TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 200-300 MG TAB is $0.53 per unit (as of 10/28/2026).

Holder Gilead Sciences IncApplication NDA 021752Approved 08/02/2004

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 Truvada patent listed in the Orange Book
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
9 generic makers
Orange Book
First generic approved
06/08/2017
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 Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages
NADAC
$0.53 per unitEMTRICITABINE-TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 200-300 MG TAB, as of 10/28/2026
CMS NADAC

04Product

Application holder
Gilead Sciences Inc
Orange Book
Application
NDA 021752
Orange Book
First approved
08/02/2004
Orange Book
Dosage forms
tablet
Routes
oral

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