Purple Book product · Reference 351(a)
Enbrel
etanercept
Feb 01, 2007
Approved
Reference 351(a)
License type
Rx
Marketing
None
Listed patents
Sourced from the FDA Purple Book · verified Jul 02, 2026
Key dates
Orphan exclusivity ends
7-year orphan-drug exclusivity window.
May 27, 2006
20 yr 5 mo ago
Approval
Approval date of this BLA submission.
Feb 01, 2007
19 yr 9 mo ago
Today
Pharmaceutical detail
Strength
25MG/0.5ML
Dosage form
Injection
Route
Subcutaneous
Presentation
Pre-Filled Syringe
Center
CDER
License number
1132
Product number
004
Submission type
Supplement
Supplement number
5322
Change type
Not listed
Reference product family
View full familyThis is the reference (originator) product. Its approved biosimilars and interchangeables are listed below.
- 2016ErelziBiosimilar 351(k)
etanercept-szzs · Sandoz Inc.
- 2016Erelzi SensoreadyBiosimilar 351(k)
etanercept-szzs · Sandoz Inc.
- 2017Enbrel MiniReference 351(a)
etanercept · Immunex Corporation
- 2019EticovoInterchangeable
etanercept-ykro · Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd.
5 additional BLA records for this product (other strengths or presentations) are in the same reference family.
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
- v4Jul 02, 2026
- v3Jul 02, 2026
- v2Jul 02, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does Enbrel have approved biosimilars?
Yes. 4 approved follow-on biologics reference Enbrel in the Purple Book: Erelzi, Erelzi Sensoready, Enbrel Mini, and Eticovo.
What is Enbrel's BLA number?
Enbrel is licensed under BLA 103795, held by Immunex Corporation.
When was Enbrel approved by the FDA?
Enbrel was approved by the FDA on Feb 01, 2007.
Related FDA reference tools
- FDA Orange BookApproved drugs, generics, therapeutic-equivalence codes, patents, and exclusivity.
- FDA BiosimilarsThe list of FDA-approved biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars, by reference product.
- 510(k) Predicate DatabaseSearch FDA 510(k) clearances and map predicate-device lineage.
- FDA 483 & Inspection DatabaseFDA Form 483 observations and inspection records by firm, date, and citation.

