Ahead of schedule, the FDA has approved generics for T-gels this month, August 4, 2015. This means topicals which have normally been an out of reach HRT form for most trans-guys are moving closer and closer to being affordable. Gel creates more steady levels than the traditional injections for those with coverage.
Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 6 mg and 9 mg
Approved: August 3, 2015 – Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc.
Generic for: Invega
Testosterone Topical Gel 1.62%
Approved: August 4, 2015 – Perrigo Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Generic for: Androgel
Testosterone Topical Gel 10 mg per pump actuation
Approved: August 5, 2015 – Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc.
Generic for: Fortesta Gel
Tretinoin Gel USP, 0.05%
Approved: August 13, 2015 – Spear Pharmaceuticals
Generic for: Atralin Gel