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ZELBORAF

VEMURAFENIB Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Oncology Approved 2011-08-17
5
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
2
Priority Reviews
14
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2011-08-17
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: VEMURAFENIB

ZELBORAF Approval History

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What ZELBORAF Treats

2 indications

ZELBORAF is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2011. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Melanoma
  • Erdheim-Chester Disease
Source: FDA Label

ZELBORAF Target & Pathway

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Target

BRAF (B-Raf Proto-Oncogene) Serine/Threonine Kinase

A kinase in the MAPK signaling pathway that regulates cell growth. BRAF mutations (especially V600E) occur in melanoma, colorectal, and thyroid cancers, causing uncontrolled cell proliferation. Inhibiting mutant BRAF blocks this aberrant growth signal.

ZELBORAF Competitors

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6 other drugs also target BRAF. Compare mechanisms, indications, and trial activity.

Drug = Competitor name Company = Manufacturer N indic. = FDA-approved indications → Date = Patent/exclusivity expiry

Competitors share the same molecular target (BRAF). Earlier expiry dates signal biosimilar/generic opportunities.

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Active Pipeline

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Ongoing clinical trials by development phase

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Key Completed Trials

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Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

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Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

ZELBORAF FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

ZELBORAF ® is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test. ZELBORAF ® is indicated for the treatment of patients with Erdheim- Chester Disease with BRAF V600 mutation. Limitation of Use: ZELBORAF is not indicated for treatment of patients with wild-type BRAF melanoma 1.1 Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma ZELBORAF ® is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test. Limitation of Use:...

ZELBORAF Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jun 2032

Patents (7 active)

US9447089 Expires Jun 6, 2032
US8741920 Expires Jul 27, 2030
US7863288 Expires Jun 20, 2029
US7504509 Expires Oct 22, 2026
US8470818 Expires Aug 2, 2026
US8143271 Expires Jun 21, 2026
Source: FDA Orange Book

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