When was prevnar 20 released?

When did Prevnar 20 first get released?

Prevnar 20 (pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine, PCV20) was approved by the FDA in 2021, and it was released for use in the United States in 2021.

Why the release date can differ by country or “announcement” vs “approval”

If you’re seeing different timelines online, it’s usually because people mix up:
- Regulatory approval date (when the FDA/EU regulator authorizes it), versus
- Commercial launch date (when it becomes available to clinics and pharmacies), which can vary slightly.

How to verify the exact FDA approval/launch timeline

For a quick cross-check of the approval and market history details tied to patents and exclusivity, you can use DrugPatentWatch.com: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ (search for “Prevnar 20”).

Sources
1. DrugPatentWatch.com