Biologic facts

Brand

Libtayo (Cemiplimab)

No biosimilar to Libtayo is licensed. The 12-year reference exclusivity date of 09/2030 is an estimate from first approval; the Purple Book does not list patents, which can protect a biologic longer.

Libtayo was first approved by the FDA in 2018; the application holder is Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

The most recent FDA recall on record is a Class II recall dated 07/28/2026.

Holder Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Approved 2018

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
09/203012-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 Libtayo profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages
Latest recall
07/28/2026Class II, Cemiplimab-Rwlc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA enforcement

04Product

Application holder
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Purple Book
First approved
2018
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.