Is Paclitaxel a Generic Abraxane?
No — paclitaxel is the active ingredient in Abraxane but is not a generic version of the medication. Additionally, “regular” paclitaxel (which is available as a generic) is not equivalent to protein-bound paclitaxel (Abraxane). What can be confusing is that, oftentimes, the active ingredient of any drug is referred to as the “generic name.” The generic name is different from a generic version of a medicine. In order for there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off patent and another company besides the original manufacturer must make the product.
