Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine (CAPVAXIVE)
Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine is an FDA-licensed reference biologic from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
Reference product
CAPVAXIVE Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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Exclusivity & patent cliffs
First licensure
Date Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine was first licensed by the FDA.
2 yr 4 mo ago
Reference approval
Approval date of the reference Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine product.
2 yr 4 mo ago
Reference exclusivity ends
12-year reference-product exclusivity under the BPCIA.
in 9 yr 11 mo
Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine: frequently asked questions
Reference exclusivity, biosimilars, interchangeability, and patents for this molecule, from the FDA Purple Book.
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