Drug facts

Brand

Zituvimet (Metformin and Sitagliptin)

No generic metformin and sitagliptin is approved; no Zituvimet patent or exclusivity is listed in the Orange Book.

Zituvimet was first approved by the FDA on 11/03/2023 under NDA 216743; the application holder is Zydus Lifesciences Global Fze.

The latest NADAC for ZITUVIMET XR 50-500 MG TABLET is $5.01 per unit (as of 10/28/2026).

Holder Zydus Lifesciences Global FzeApplication NDA 216743Approved 11/03/2023

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 Zituvimet patent listed in the Orange Book
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
No generic approved
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 Zituvimet profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages
NADAC
$5.01 per unitZITUVIMET XR 50-500 MG TABLET, as of 10/28/2026
CMS NADAC

04Product

Application holder
Zydus Lifesciences Global Fze
Orange Book
Application
NDA 216743
Orange Book
First approved
11/03/2023
Orange Book
Dosage forms
tablet
Routes
oral
Other brand names
Zituvimet XR

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