Biologic facts
BrandCosentyx (Secukinumab)
No biosimilar to Cosentyx is licensed. The 12-year reference exclusivity date of 01/2027 is an estimate from first approval; the Purple Book does not list patents, which can protect a biologic longer.
Cosentyx was first approved by the FDA in 2015; the application holder is Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
The latest NADAC for COSENTYX UNOREADY 300 MG/2 ML PEN (1 PEN) is $4,088.59 per mL (as of 10/28/2026).
Holder Novartis Pharmaceuticals CorporationApproved 2015
01Exclusivity
When biosimilar competition can legally begin. The Purple Book lists reference exclusivity but not patents, which can protect a biologic longer.
- Patents
- Not listed in the Purple Book Purple Book
- Reference exclusivity
- 01/202712-year estimate from first approval Purple Book
02Competition
- Biosimilars
- No biosimilar approved Purple Book
Every makerEach licensed product and biosimilar maker.
PrescribersWho prescribes it, from Medicare data.
Spend and safetyMedicare Part B spend and safety reports.
Available in the full Cosentyx profile.See what is included
03Supply and price
- FDA drug shortage
- ClearNot on the current shortage list FDA shortages
- NADAC
- $4,088.59 per mLCOSENTYX UNOREADY 300 MG/2 ML PEN (1 PEN), mid-priced of 5 strengths, as of 10/28/2026 CMS NADAC
04Product
- Application holder
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Purple Book
- First approved
- 2015 Purple Book
Sources: FDA Orange Book, FDA Purple Book, FDA drug shortages, FDA enforcement reports and CMS NADAC, read through QOPE. Not medical or legal advice.