Purple Book product · Reference 351(a)
Novolog
insulin aspart
Jun 07, 2000
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.
Jun 07, 2000
26 yr 6 mo ago
Today
Pharmaceutical detail
Strength
300UNITS/3ML (100UNITS/ML)
Dosage form
Injection
Route
Subcutaneous
Presentation
Multi-Dose Cartridge
Center
CDER
License number
1261
Product number
002
Submission type
Original
Supplement number
Not listed
Change type
Not listed
Reference product family
View full familyThis is the reference (originator) product. Its approved biosimilars and interchangeables are listed below.
- 2025MerilogBiosimilar 351(k)
insulin aspart-szjj · Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
- 2025KirstyInterchangeable
insulin aspart-xjhz · Biocon Biologics Inc.
4 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
- monthly-downloadMonthly download · Jul 02, 2026
Change history
- v2Jul 02, 2026
- v1Jul 02, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does Novolog have approved biosimilars?
Yes. 2 approved follow-on biologics reference Novolog in the Purple Book: Merilog and Kirsty.
What is Novolog's BLA number?
Novolog is licensed under BLA 20986, held by Novo Nordisk Inc..
When was Novolog approved by the FDA?
Novolog was approved by the FDA on Jun 07, 2000.
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