Purple Book product · Reference 351(a)
Yescarta
axicabtagene ciloleucel
Oct 18, 2017
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.
Feb 05, 1933
94 yr 10 mo ago
Approval
Approval date of this BLA submission.
Oct 18, 2017
8 yr 11 mo ago
Today
Pharmaceutical detail
Strength
2 × 10^6 CAR-POSITIVE VIABLE T CELLS PER KG OF BODY WEIGHT
Dosage form
Injection
Route
Intravenous
Presentation
Bag
Center
CBER
License number
2064
Product number
001
Submission type
Original
Supplement number
0
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
- v7Jul 02, 2026
- v6Jul 02, 2026
- v5Jul 02, 2026
- v4Jul 02, 2026
- v3Jul 02, 2026
- v2Jul 02, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does Yescarta have approved biosimilars?
No 351(k) biosimilars or interchangeable biosimilars referencing Yescarta are listed in the FDA Purple Book yet.
What is Yescarta's BLA number?
Yescarta is licensed under BLA 125643, held by Kite Pharma, Inc..
When was Yescarta approved by the FDA?
Yescarta was approved by the FDA on Oct 18, 2017.
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