Purple Book reference family · 351(a) biologic
rilonacept (Arcalyst)
rilonacept is an FDA-licensed reference biologic from Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals (UK), Ltd..
351(a) biologicBLA 125249 Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals (UK), Ltd.
Biosimilars
0
Interchangeables
0
Listed patents
0
Reference approved
2008
Reference product
Originator biologic
351(a)BLA 125249
Arcalyst rilonacept
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals (UK), Ltd.
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- Marketing
- Rx
- Center
- CDER
- Patents
- None listed
Exclusivity & patent cliffs
Protection horizon
Reference approval
Approval date of the reference rilonacept product.
18 yr 10 mo ago
Orphan exclusivity ends
7-year orphan-drug exclusivity window.
in 1 yr 6 mo
rilonacept: frequently asked questions
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