Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg Capsule, Extended Release, 60-count
by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC · 60 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (43353-234-53)
NDC 43353-0234-53
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
43353-234-53
billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains60-count
Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in:
2160 capsules 43353-0234-79
Rx only
Generic
Discontinued
Non-controlled
⚠ Discontinued by firm
🗂️ Data synced Mar 13, 2024 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory.
The labeler reported this product as discontinued, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. The listing was last certified through Apr 2021. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory.
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🆔 Identity & classification
FDA NDC (as labeled)
43353-234-53
Product NDC
43353-234
11-digit billing NDC
43353023453
NCPDP billing unit
EA — each (per item)
Application #
ANDA200834
Established class (EPC)
Norepinephrine Uptake Inhibitors [MoA], Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors [MoA], Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
ANDA
Marketing status
Discontinued
FDA listing status
Discontinued by firm (certified through Apr 2021)
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
Substance
VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE
GCN Seq No
046405
GCN
16818
HICL code
008847
Ingredient (HICL)
Venlafaxine Hcl
HIC1 code
H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code
H7
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Psychoactive Drugs (Continued 1)
HIC3 code
H7C
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake-Inhib (Snris)
AHFS code
28:16.04.16
AHFS class
Sel.serotonin,Norepi Reuptake Inhibitor
FDB label name
VENLAFAXINE HCL ER 150 MG CAP
FDB brand name
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Legend status
F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book)
AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 43353-234-53 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 43353-0234-53. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerAphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC
Application holderAUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED
FDA applicationANDA200834 (ANDA)
Labeler code43353
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio795 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.
🩺 Clinical
Label name VENLAFAXINE HCL ER 150 MG CAP Ingredient Venlafaxine Hcl
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- Venlafaxine treats major depressive disorder in all its forms. Depending on which formulation you're prescribed, it can also treat generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety diso...
- Most people don't feel a full benefit right away — it typically takes several weeks before you notice a meaningful improvement in mood or anxiety. Blood levels stabilize within abo...
- How long does it take for venlafaxine to start working?
- The most common side effects are nausea, dry mouth, sweating, drowsiness or insomnia, dizziness, and decreased appetite — and many of these tend to improve after the first couple o...
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
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Nutrient depletion considerations
Venlafaxine may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.
💬 Questions about Venlafaxine Hydrochloride?
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured
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Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.
💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per each | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
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2160 capsules
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 00093-7386-05 | Teva | 500 capsules | $0.116 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 00904-7489-61 | Major | 1 capsule | $0.116 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 42806-0603-05 | Epic | 500 capsules | $0.116 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| venlafaxine hydrochloride 150 mg 43598-0002-05 | Dr.Reddys | 500 capsules | $0.116 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 50268-0875-15 | AvPAK | 1 capsule | $0.116 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 65862-0697-01 | Aurobindo | 100 capsules | $0.116 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 68084-0713-01 | American | 1 capsule | $0.116 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 70010-0186-03 | Granules | 30 capsules | $0.116 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 70710-1700-00 | Zydus | 1000 capsules | $0.116 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 82009-0058-05 | QUALLENT | 500 capsules | $0.116 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Venlafaxine hydrochloride 150 mg 33342-0196-07 | Macleods | 30 capsules | $0.139 | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Effexor XR 150 mg 00008-0836-21 | Wyeth | 30 capsules | $21.625 | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Effexor XR 150 mg 58151-0127-77 | Viatris | 90 capsules | $21.625 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 00615-8510-39 | NCS | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 10135-0827-10 | Marlex | 1000 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 31722-0004-01 | Camber | 10 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 42291-0899-30 | AvKARE | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 46708-0794-30 | Alembic | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 50090-2519-00 | A-S | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 50090-5890-00 | A-S | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 50090-6896-00 | A-S | 90 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 50090-7323-00 | A-S | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 50090-7324-00 | A-S | 90 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 50090-7942-00 | A-S | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| venlafaxine hydrochloride 150 mg 55111-0455-01 | Dr.Reddy's | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 62332-0794-30 | Alembic | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 63187-0420-30 | Proficient | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| venlafaxine hydrochloride 150 mg 65841-0753-06 | Zydus | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 67046-1656-03 | Coupler | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 68071-3727-09 | NuCare | 90 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| venlafaxine hydrochloride 150 mg 68071-4442-09 | NuCare | 90 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 68071-5020-09 | NuCare | 90 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| venlafaxine hydrochloride 150 mg 68382-0036-06 | Zydus | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| venlafaxine hydrochloride 150 mg 68788-6806-01 | Preferred | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 68788-8072-03 | Preferred | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 68788-8752-03 | Preferred | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 68788-8774-01 | Preferred | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 70518-2259-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 90 capsules | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 70518-4154-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 70771-1838-00 | Zydus | 1000 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 71335-1642-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 71335-1812-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 71335-2495-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 71335-2992-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 71785-1008-00 | Annora | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 72603-0749-01 | NorthStar | 90 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 72888-0181-30 | Advagen | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 76420-0632-01 | Asclemed | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine HCL ER 150 mg 80425-0194-02 | Advanced | 60 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine hydrochloride ER 150 mg 80425-0297-01 | Advanced | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg 82804-0038-30 | Proficient | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mgthis 43353-0234-53 | Aphena | 60 capsules | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.
⏳ Availability & generic status
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE — the ingredient across all brands.
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43353-0234-53 You're viewing this | 60 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (43353-234-53) | 2016-10-13 | Discontinued by firm |
| 43353-0234-79 | 2160 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (43353-234-79) | 2016-09-16 | Discontinued by firm |
You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 43353-0234-53?
NDC 43353-0234-53 is a 60-count package — 60 capsule, extended release in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 43353-0234-53 and NDC 43353-0234-79?
Both are Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg Capsule, Extended Release — the drug itself is identical. NDC 43353-0234-53 is the 60-count package, while NDC 43353-0234-79 is the 2160 capsules package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg Capsule, Extended Release?
Bill NDC 43353-0234-53 — the 11-digit billing format is 43353023453. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Finished prescription product
No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
| Labeler | ✓ Available |
| Product & package description | ✓ Available |
| Marketing category & status | ✓ Available |
| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | — Not published for this NDC No structured label is linked to this listing in DailyMed/openFDA. |
| Package photos | — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing. |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available. |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | ✓ Available |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.
Questions about this listing
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Why is there no full label on this page?
No structured FDA label (SPL) is currently linked to this NDC in DailyMed/openFDA. That can happen with older listings, certain OTC and repackaged products, and recently updated listings whose label has not yet propagated. The listing itself is still valid — this page shows everything the public feeds provide for this package.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 43353-234-53, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 43353-0234-53, written without dashes as 43353023453. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 43353-0234-53, the first segment (43353) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC; the middle segment (0234) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (53) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 2160 capsules (43353-0234-79). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
📄 FDA label ▾
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published
NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.