ustekinumab (Stelara)
ustekinumab is an FDA-licensed reference biologic from Janssen Biotech, Inc., with 8 approved follow-on biologics.
Reference product
Stelara ustekinumab
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
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Molecular structure
Experimental 3D structure for ustekinumab from the RCSB Protein Data Bank (PDB 3HMW).

Interactive biological assembly from PDB entry 3HMW. Drag to rotate, scroll to zoom, and inspect the full atomic structure right here, with no need to leave the page.
Exclusivity & patent cliffs
Reference approval
Approval date of the reference ustekinumab product.
17 yr 3 mo ago
Patent 6,902,734 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
3 yr ago
Patent 6,902,734 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
3 yr ago
Patent 8,852,889 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
in 5 yr 10 mo
Patent 8,852,889 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
in 5 yr 10 mo
Patent 9,475,858 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
in 5 yr 10 mo
Patent 9,475,858 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
in 5 yr 10 mo
Patent 9,217,168 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
in 6 yr 7 mo
Patent 9,217,168 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
in 6 yr 7 mo
Patent 9,663,810 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
in 6 yr 7 mo
Patent 9,663,810 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
in 6 yr 7 mo
Patent 10,961,307 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
in 13 yr 2 mo
Patent 10,961,307 expires
Published Purple Book patent expiration.
in 13 yr 2 mo
Biosimilars & interchangeables for ustekinumab
| Product | Proper name | Applicant | Type | BLA | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wezlana | ustekinumab-auub | Amgen Inc. | Interchangeable | 761331 | |
| Selarsdi | ustekinumab-aekn | Alvotech USA Inc. | Interchangeable | 761343 | |
| Pyzchiva | ustekinumab-ttwe | Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. | Interchangeable | 761425 | |
| Imuldosa | ustekinumab-srlf | Accord BioPharma Inc. | Interchangeable | 761364 | |
| Yesintek | ustekinumab-kfce | Biocon Biologics Inc. | Interchangeable | 761406 | |
| Steqeyma | ustekinumab-stba | CELLTRION, Inc. | Interchangeable | 761338 | |
| Otulfi | ustekinumab-aauz | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Interchangeable | 761379 | |
| Starjemza | ustekinumab-hmny | Bio-Thera Solutions, Ltd. | Interchangeable | 761419 |
Published patents
| Patent | Expires | In |
|---|---|---|
| 6,902,734 | 3 yr ago | |
| 6,902,734 | 3 yr ago | |
| 8,852,889 | in 5 yr 10 mo | |
| 8,852,889 | in 5 yr 10 mo | |
| 9,475,858 | in 5 yr 10 mo | |
| 9,475,858 | in 5 yr 10 mo | |
| 9,217,168 | in 6 yr 7 mo | |
| 9,217,168 | in 6 yr 7 mo | |
| 9,663,810 | in 6 yr 7 mo | |
| 9,663,810 | in 6 yr 7 mo | |
| 10,961,307 | in 13 yr 2 mo | |
| 10,961,307 | in 13 yr 2 mo |
ustekinumab: frequently asked questions
Reference exclusivity, biosimilars, interchangeability, and patents for this molecule, from the FDA Purple Book.
Built from official FDA Purple Book records (monthly downloads, the Advanced Search interface, and the published Patent List), with reference-product, license-type, and exclusivity context for ustekinumab.
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- FDA Orange BookApproved drugs, generics, therapeutic-equivalence codes, patents, and exclusivity.
- FDA BiosimilarsFDA-approved biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars, by reference product.
- 510(k) Predicate DatabaseSearch FDA 510(k) clearances and map predicate-device lineage.
- FDA 483 DatabaseFDA Form 483 observations and inspection records by firm, date, and citation.

