Purple Book product · Reference 351(a)
Remicade
infliximab
Aug 24, 1998
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.
Aug 24, 1998
28 yr 4 mo ago
Orphan exclusivity ends
7-year orphan-drug exclusivity window.
Sep 23, 2018
7 yr 11 mo ago
Today
Pharmaceutical detail
Strength
100MG
Dosage form
For Injection
Route
Intravenous
Presentation
Single-Dose Vial
Center
CDER
License number
1864
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. Its approved biosimilars and interchangeables are listed below.
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
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Change history
- v4Jul 02, 2026
- v3Jul 02, 2026
- v2Jul 02, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does Remicade have approved biosimilars?
Yes. 4 approved follow-on biologics reference Remicade in the Purple Book: Inflectra, Renflexis, Ixifi, and Avsola.
What is Remicade's BLA number?
Remicade is licensed under BLA 103772, held by Janssen Biotech, Inc..
When was Remicade approved by the FDA?
Remicade was approved by the FDA on Aug 24, 1998.
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.

