Xanax medication

Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a benzodiazepine primarily used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It was originally developed and patented by the Upjohn Company in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Through a series of corporate mergers, manufacturing now occurs at various global facilities under strict regulatory oversight. Today, the brand is owned by Viatris, which was formed through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn (a spinoff from Pfizer). Production primarily takes place in major pharmaceutical hubs in the United States and Puerto Rico to serve international markets.