idursulfase (Elaprase)
idursulfase is an FDA-licensed reference biologic from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.. Reference exclusivity, biosimilar lineage, and published patents from official FDA Purple Book records.
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Biosimilars
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Interchangeables
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Listed patents
2006
Reference approved
Reference product
Elaprase idursulfase
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
- Approved
- Jul 24, 2006
- Marketing
- Rx
- Center
- CDER
- Patents
- None listed
Molecular structure
Experimental 3D structure for idursulfase from the RCSB Protein Data Bank (PDB 5FQL).

Interactive biological assembly from PDB entry 5FQL. Drag to rotate, scroll to zoom, and inspect the full atomic structure right here — no need to leave the page.
Exclusivity & patent cliffs
Approval, exclusivity, and published-patent expiration dates for idursulfase, in chronological order.
Reference approval
Approval date of the reference idursulfase product.
20 yr 3 mo ago
Orphan exclusivity ends
7-year orphan-drug exclusivity window.
13 yr 2 mo ago
Frequently asked questions
Are there biosimilars approved for idursulfase (Elaprase)?
No 351(k) biosimilars or interchangeable biosimilars referencing idursulfase are listed in the FDA Purple Book yet.
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