Purple Book product · Reference 351(a)
Vimizim
elosulfase alfa
Feb 14, 2014
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.
Feb 14, 2014
12 yr 7 mo ago
Orphan exclusivity ends
7-year orphan-drug exclusivity window.
Feb 14, 2021
5 yr 6 mo ago
Today
Pharmaceutical detail
Strength
5MG/5ML (1MG/ML)
Dosage form
Injection
Route
Intravenous
Presentation
Single-Dose Vial
Center
CDER
License number
1649
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 Vimizim have approved biosimilars?
No 351(k) biosimilars or interchangeable biosimilars referencing Vimizim are listed in the FDA Purple Book yet.
What is Vimizim's BLA number?
Vimizim is licensed under BLA 125460, held by BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc..
When was Vimizim approved by the FDA?
Vimizim was approved by the FDA on Feb 14, 2014.
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