Drug facts

Brand

Empaveli (Pegcetacoplan)

No generic pegcetacoplan is approved; the latest Empaveli patent or exclusivity in the Orange Book runs to 12/14/2038.

Empaveli was first approved by the FDA on 05/14/2021 under NDA 215014; the application holder is Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Holder Apellis Pharmaceuticals IncApplication NDA 215014Approved 05/14/2021

01Patents and exclusivity

When competition can legally begin. A generic can launch once both exclusivity and the last listed patent expire, unless a court or settlement says otherwise.

4,427days until the latest patent expires

ExclusivityPatent onlyOpen to generics
Today
Approved05/14/2021
Exclusivity ends07/28/2032
Last patent12/14/2038
2022202520282031203420372040
Latest patent
12/14/2038Empaveli
Orange Book
Exclusivity
07/28/2032Empaveli
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
No generic approved
Orange Book
Every listingEach listing and maker behind the generics count.
Price erosionHow NADAC moves as generics enter.
PrescribersWho prescribes it, from Medicare data.
Available in the full Empaveli profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages

04Product

Application holder
Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc
Orange Book
Application
NDA 215014
Orange Book
First approved
05/14/2021
Orange Book
Dosage forms
solution
Routes
subcutaneous
Other brand names
Syfovre

Sources: FDA Orange Book, FDA Purple Book, FDA drug shortages, FDA enforcement reports and CMS NADAC, read through QOPE. Not medical or legal advice.