Purple Book product · Reference 351(a)
Bavencio
avelumab
Mar 23, 2017
Approved
Reference 351(a)
License type
Rx
Marketing
None
Listed patents
Sourced from the FDA Purple Book · verified Jul 02, 2026
Key dates
Approval
Approval date of this BLA submission.
Mar 23, 2017
9 yr 5 mo ago
Orphan exclusivity ends
7-year orphan-drug exclusivity window.
Mar 23, 2024
2 yr 4 mo ago
Today
Pharmaceutical detail
Strength
200MG/10ML (20MG/ML)
Dosage form
Injection
Route
Intravenous
Presentation
Single-Dose Vial
Center
CDER
License number
1773
Product number
001
Submission type
Original
Supplement number
Not listed
Change type
Not listed
Reference product family
View full familyThis is the reference (originator) product. No biosimilars or interchangeables reference it in the Purple Book yet.
Patent list
No patent-list records were published for this product. The Purple Book patent list reflects the statutory patent exchange under the BPCIA and is not exhaustive.
Source provenance
- advanced-searchAdvanced Search · Jul 02, 2026
- monthly-downloadMonthly download · Jul 02, 2026
Change history
- v3Jul 02, 2026
- v2Jul 02, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does Bavencio have approved biosimilars?
No 351(k) biosimilars or interchangeable biosimilars referencing Bavencio are listed in the FDA Purple Book yet.
What is Bavencio's BLA number?
Bavencio is licensed under BLA 761049, held by EMD Serono, Inc..
When was Bavencio approved by the FDA?
Bavencio was approved by the FDA on Mar 23, 2017.
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