Purple Book reference family · 351(a) biologic
pancrelipase (Cotazym)
pancrelipase is an FDA-licensed reference biologic from Organon USA Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc..
351(a) biologicBLA 020580 Organon USA Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
Biosimilars
0
Interchangeables
0
Listed patents
0
Reference approved
1996
Reference product
Originator biologic
351(a)BLA 020580
Cotazym pancrelipase
Organon USA Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
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- Patents
- None listed
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Protection horizon
Reference approval
Approval date of the reference pancrelipase product.
30 yr 1 mo ago
pancrelipase: frequently asked questions
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