What company makes Lupron?

What company makes Lupron?

AbbVie sells Lupron and Lupron Depot, the long-acting version, in the U.S. and Canada.

Where is Lupron made?

Manufactured for Abbott Laboratories North Chicago, IL 60064, U.S.A.

Why did they stop making Lupron?

Abbvie states Lupron Depot was on shortage due to a routine manufacturing compliance review.

Has Lupron been discontinued?

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that LUPRON (leuprolide acetate) injection, 1 milligram (mg)/0.2 milliliter (mL), was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness.

Is Lupron and Lupron Depot the same?

Chemocare.com uses generic names in all descriptions of drugs. Lupron, Eligard, Lupron Depot, and Viadur are trade names for Leuprolide. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade names Lupron, Eligard, Lupron Depot, and Viadur when referring to the generic drug name Leuprolide.

Who can administer Lupron Depot?

LUPRON DEPOT must be administered under the supervision of a physician. The recommended dose of LUPRON DEPOT 7.5 mg for 1-month administration is one injection every 4 weeks.

Is eligard a brand name?

Eligard is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s FDA-approved for use as a palliative treatment for advanced prostate cancer in adult males. * “Palliative treatment” means that the drug works to help manage pain and other symptoms of this condition.

Is Lupron expensive?

This is a brand name drug and a generic may be available. The average cost for 1 Kit, 3.75mg each, is $1,843.09. You can buy Lupron Depot (1-Month) at the discounted price of $1,487.26 by using the WebMDRx coupon, a savings of 19%.

Is there a national shortage of Lupron?

The shortage is temporary, and the safety and efficacy of LUPRON DEPOT were not compromised. Should you require any additional information, please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-888-704-8270.

Is Lupron available now?

There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Lupron Depot available in the United States.

What is the generic for Lupron?

In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade names Lupron, Eligard, Lupron Depot, and Viadur when referring to the generic drug name Leuprolide. Drug type: Lupron is a hormone therapy. It is classified as an “LHRH agonist.” (For more detail, see “How this drug works” section below).