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FDA issued a tentative approval letter for CENOBAMATE on 2026-06-05. The source metadata identifies ANDA 219473 as an original application. Review the exact FDA letter for the approved conditions and labeling.
US FDA source recordTA · Tentative Approval Letter
CENOBAMATE — FDA Tentative Approval Letter (ANDA 219473)
Issued to AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED. Application meets requirements but marketing is blocked (patent/exclusivity).
Issued
June 5, 2026Application
ANDA 505j • 219473
Product
CENOBAMATE
Company
AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED
Stage
Final Decision
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Key details in this letter
- 1FDA action: tentative approval.
- 2Application: ANDA 219473.
- 3Submission: original application.
- 4Sponsor: AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED.
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Common questions about the CENOBAMATE tentative approval letter
Is CENOBAMATE FDA approved?
Not for marketing yet. FDA granted tentative approval to ANDA 219473 for CENOBAMATE on June 5, 2026, meaning the application meets approval standards but patent or exclusivity protections block final approval. The product cannot be marketed until those conditions resolve and FDA issues final approval.
What is ANDA 219473?
ANDA 219473 is the application under which FDA issued this tentative approval letter for CENOBAMATE to AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED. The letter is dated June 5, 2026.
What happens after an FDA tentative approval letter?
The product cannot be marketed yet. Tentative approval means the application meets FDA approval standards, but patent or exclusivity protections block final approval. The sponsor typically requests final approval as the blocking date approaches, and FDA re-verifies that the approval conditions still hold before granting it.