There are currently no versions of generic Femcon Fe available in the United States because the contraceptive is protected by patents. The first patent is set to expire in April 2019; however, lawsuits or patents for other uses may delay this. Once the patent expires, several companies may begin manufacturing a generic Femcon Fe product.
Is Generic Femcon Fe Available?
Femcon™ Fe (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol) is a prescription medication. It is one of the many
oral contraceptives (
birth control pills) available. However,
Femcon Fe is the only chewable birth control pill currently on the market. It is especially useful for women who have difficulty swallowing tablets. Femcon Fe tablets may be chewed or swallowed whole.
Femcon Fe is made by Warner Chilcott Company, Inc. It is currently under the protection of patents that prevent any generic Femcon Fe from being manufactured in the United States.
When Will Generic Femcon Fe Be Available?
The first patent for Femcon Fe currently expires in April 2019. This is the earliest possible date that a generic version of the drug could become available. However, other circumstances could come up to extend this exclusivity period beyond 2019. This could include things such as other patents for specific
Femcon Fe uses or lawsuits. Once the drug goes off-patent, several companies will likely begin manufacturing generic Femcon Fe products.
Does Insurance Cover Femcon Fe?
Each insurance company is different. There has been a long history of insurance companies not covering contraceptive products, although this is beginning to change. Because Femcon Fe is not available in generic form, you may have to pay a higher copayment if your insurance company covers it, although coverage and copayments vary widely.
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