Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

6 trastuzumab biosimilars from 6 makers are licensed. The 12-year reference exclusivity date of 09/2010 is an estimate from first approval; the Purple Book does not list patents, which can protect a biologic longer.

Herceptin was first approved by the FDA in 1998; the application holder is Genentech, Inc.

Holder Genentech, Inc.Approved 1998

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Data as of 10/31/2026

Reference exclusivityEndedEst. 09/2010; patents not in the Purple Book Biosimilars6 licensedNone interchangeable FDA shortageClearNot listedCurrent FDA list

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
Reference exclusivity: 09/201012-year estimate from first approval

02Competition

Biosimilars: 6 biosimilars from 6 makers

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 Herceptin profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage: ClearNot on the current shortage list

04Product

Application holder: Genentech, Inc.
First approved: 1998

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