# MEGACE
> **NDA016979** · New Drug Application · Sponsor: BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB · Approved 1971-08-18
## Drug
- **FDA Application Number:** NDA016979
- **Application type:** New Drug Application
- **Brand name:** MEGACE
- **Generic name:** Megestrol Acetate
- **Active ingredients:** MEGESTROL ACETATE
- **Dosage form:** TABLET
- **Route:** ORAL
- **Marketing status:** Discontinued
- **Sponsor:** BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
- **First approval:** 1971-08-18
## Source
- [Drugs@FDA application overview](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=016979)
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