Drug facts

Molecule

Trazodone

Generics already compete: 12 makers on the market. 40 A-rated products from 12 makers substitute at the counter.

Desyrel was first approved by the FDA before 1982 under NDA 018207; the application holder is Pragma Pharmaceuticals LLC. The Orange Book lists NDA 018207 as discontinued.

The latest NADAC for TRAZODONE 100 MG TABLET is $0.05 per unit (as of 10/28/2026).

Holder Pragma Pharmaceuticals LLCApplication NDA 018207Approved before 1982

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
03/13/2029Desyrel
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
12 generic makers
Orange Book
First generic approved
10/10/1986
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 Trazodone profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages
NADAC
$0.05 per unitTRAZODONE 100 MG TABLET, mid-priced of 4 strengths, as of 10/28/2026
CMS NADAC
Latest recall
08/24/2026Class II, Trazodone Hydrochloride, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
FDA enforcement

04Product

Application holder
Pragma Pharmaceuticals LLC
Orange Book
Application
NDA 018207
Orange Book
First approved
before 1982
Orange Book
Dosage forms
solution; tablet
Routes
oral
Other brand names
Raldesy
Status
NDA 018207 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.