Yes, generic Farxiga is available in the US. FDA announced approval of the first generic dapagliflozin tablets on April 7, 2026, and Lupin announced a US launch three days later. The active ingredient is the same. Two things can differ: how the tablet looks, and the label, which for these new generics lists two uses instead of Farxiga's four.
FDA's approval announcement says it approved generics from "multiple generic drug applicants," and that their prescribing information "includes the same contraindications, warnings and precautions as FARXIGA." Lupin announced its US launch on April 10, 2026, describing its tablets as "bioequivalent to Farxiga® for the indications in the approved labeling."
This article provides general information about medication management and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice specific to your medications.
When Was Generic Farxiga Released?
FDA announced the first generics from other companies on April 7, 2026. You may have had a version even earlier. An authorized generic, which FDA describes as "the same as the brand-name drug but does not use the brand name on the label," is listed by Prasco on DailyMed with a marketing start date of January 3, 2024.
Who Makes Generic Farxiga?
The generic name is dapagliflozin, and your bottle will say "dapagliflozin tablets" plus the maker's name. Lupin, Ajanta, and Prasco (the authorized generic) are names you may see.
Is Generic Farxiga as Good as the Name Brand?
For the active ingredient, yes. FDA's Generic Drug Facts says a generic "is required to be the same as a brand-name medicine in dosage, safety, effectiveness, strength, stability, and quality, as well as in the way it is taken." FDA's generic drug Q&A adds that bioequivalence "generally means the generic drug delivers the same amount of active ingredient to a patient at the same rate and to the same extent as the brand name drug."
The inactive ingredients can differ. The Farxiga label and the Ajanta generic label both list anhydrous lactose, but only Ajanta's lists polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil. Asked whether that matters, FDA answers: "In most cases no, but in a minority of patients, inactive ingredients may affect tolerability or absorption."
On cost, FDA's general statement is that "Generic medicines tend to cost less than their brand-name counterparts."
What Is Generic Farxiga Used For?
The Farxiga label lists four uses:
- Lowering the risk of kidney decline, kidney failure, heart-related death, and heart failure hospital stays "in adults with chronic kidney disease at risk of progression"
- Lowering the risk of heart-related death, heart failure hospital stays, and urgent heart failure visits "in adults with heart failure"
- Lowering the risk of heart failure hospital stays in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease or heart risk factors
- Improving blood sugar in adults and children 10 and older with type 2 diabetes
The first generics FDA approved in April 2026 list only the last two, for adults. The Ajanta label also says pediatric information was left out "due to AstraZeneca AB’s marketing exclusivity rights." Prasco's authorized generic label lists all four.
Do you take Farxiga for kidney disease or heart failure, and your new leaflet doesn't mention it? The shorter label is the likely reason. Don't stop taking it. Ask your pharmacist and doctor whether this version fits why you take it. Our missed Farxiga dose guide also turns on why you take it.
What Does Generic Farxiga Look Like?
All three versions below are yellow, but the shapes and markings differ. From the Farxiga, Prasco and Ajanta labels:
| Version | 5 mg tablet | 10 mg tablet | Uses on label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farxiga (AstraZeneca) | Yellow, round, "5" and "1427" | Yellow, diamond-shaped, "10" and "1428" | 4 |
| Authorized generic (Prasco) | Yellow, round, "5" and "1427" | Yellow, diamond-shaped, "10" and "1428" | 4 |
| Generic (Ajanta) | Yellow, round, "C5" on one side, plain on the other | Yellow, round, "C10" on one side, plain on the other | 2 |
FDA says it "generally allows minor differences in appearance between generic and brand drugs, such as in color. These minor differences do not affect how the medicine works."
The bigger risk is what people do next. In a 2014 study in Annals of Internal Medicine of heart attack survivors on generic heart and cholesterol medicines, the odds of stopping a drug were 66% higher after its shape changed. SGLT2 drugs weren't in that study, and it didn't measure health outcomes, but diamond to round is exactly that kind of change. Why your pill looks different from the last refill has the full check.
Questions to ask your pharmacist at the first generic refill
- Is this an authorized generic or a generic from another company?
- I take it for kidney disease (or heart failure). Is this version's label written for that?
- What should be stamped on the tablet, and is it the same strength?
- I avoid lactose or other ingredients. Can you check the inactive ingredient list?
Are Generic Farxiga Side Effects Different?
The generic contains the same dapagliflozin, and FDA says its label carries "the same contraindications, warnings and precautions as FARXIGA." A new symptom after the switch deserves a call to your pharmacist or doctor. If it feels severe, get medical help right away. Also glance at the bottle for your name, "dapagliflozin," and your usual strength. If anything doesn't match, call the pharmacy before taking it.
Also think about what else changed that week, like a new medicine or a planned procedure. The Farxiga label has its own section on "Temporary Interruption for Surgery," covered in our guide to stopping SGLT2 drugs before surgery.
The label names two times to stop taking dapagliflozin and get medical help right away: possible ketoacidosis (nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, trouble breathing) and a serious allergic reaction. Otherwise, don't stop on your own (here's why).
How Pillo Helps
When the pill looks different, your schedule stays the same, and so do your Pillo reminders. The persistent alarm keeps going until you mark the dose. Add a dose note like "new dapagliflozin, round, C10," or look up an unfamiliar tablet by its imprint code with Pillo's pill identifier. If you look after a parent with heart failure, Dependents Management keeps their schedule in your app, and here are tips for remembering heart failure medications when you're worn out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is generic Farxiga available now?
Yes. FDA announced approval of the first generic dapagliflozin tablets on April 7, 2026, and Lupin announced a US launch on April 10. An authorized generic from Prasco has been on the market since January 3, 2024, per DailyMed.
Is generic Farxiga the same as regular Farxiga?
It has the same active ingredient, and FDA holds generics to the same dosage, strength, and way of taking as the brand. The tablet and inactive ingredients can differ, and the first generics' labels list two uses, not four.
Can generic Farxiga be used for heart failure without diabetes?
The first generic labels approved in April 2026 list only uses tied to type 2 diabetes. The Farxiga label and the authorized generic's label also list adults with heart failure and adults with chronic kidney disease. Ask your doctor and pharmacist which version fits your reason, and don't stop taking it meanwhile.
Why does my generic Farxiga look different?
Different makers, different tablets. Farxiga 10 mg is diamond-shaped and marked "10" and "1428," while Ajanta's 10 mg dapagliflozin is round and marked "C10." FDA says minor appearance differences "do not affect how the medicine works."
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making any changes to your medication routine.
