How long has humira been around?

When was Humira first approved, and what year did it launch?

Humira (adalimumab) has been around since the early 2000s. It was first approved by the FDA in 2002 for rheumatoid arthritis, marking its entry into the U.S. market. [1]

How long is that from now?

As of 2026, 2002 approval means Humira has been available for about 24 years in the U.S. [1]

Why do people sometimes say different “start” dates?

People may refer to different milestones: the drug’s first regulatory approval (approval date) versus later approvals for additional diseases or regions. The earliest broadly cited “around” date is the first FDA approval in 2002. [1]

Source

[1] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=103037