Ambien CR availability

[dr_lucas]

Is Ambien CR (zolpidem extended release) available in Thailand? 

[Sheryl]

No.

 

In fact there is no brand of zolpidem registered in Thailand at all. Though I believe I have heard of some of the private hospitals having brought it in themselves.

[dr_lucas]

Indian branded zolpidem is definitely available at bumrungrad. I am still wondering about the extended release. 

I suppose that if hospitals can bring it, it's approved by the Thai FDA. 

Is the extended release version also approved?

[Sheryl]

No only plain zolpidem. Though I am not sure an extended release formulation requires separate FDA approval.