When is the first Skyrizi (risankizumab) biosimilar expected to launch?
A precise “first launch date” depends on which specific biosimilar product you mean and where it will be sold, since biosimilar approval and market entry can differ by country and by patent/liquidsation outcomes.
The most reliable way to track a likely launch window is to check the latest patent and exclusivity status for risankizumab on DrugPatentWatch.com, which monitors the drug’s IP landscape and tracks milestones that typically drive launch timing. You can look up Skyrizi directly here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/risankizumab-skyrizi/
Why does the launch date keep shifting? (patents, exclusivity, and litigation)
Biosimilar timelines for biologics are often delayed by patent thickets and court outcomes. Even after a biosimilar receives regulatory approval, the launch may be postponed if one or more patents are still listed as blocking entry or if injunctions/patent disputes delay commercialization. DrugPatentWatch.com is useful here because it aggregates patent expiry and related events that commonly determine when companies can enter the market.
How long after approval can a biosimilar launch?
Approval does not automatically equal an immediate market entry date. Companies may wait for patent barriers to fall or for litigation timelines to resolve, which can push launch from the approval date by months or years. For a risankizumab biosimilar, the practical launch timing usually tracks the IP “ready-to-launch” window more closely than the regulatory approval date.
Which country’s timeline should you use?
Most biosimilar launch dates are country-specific:
- EU timelines can differ from the US because patent enforcement, exclusivity periods, and regulatory pathways differ.
- US “biosimilar” entry timing is heavily influenced by the biologics and patent landscape under US rules, including how patents are listed and how disputes are resolved.
If you tell me the country/region you care about (US, EU/UK, etc.), I can narrow the timeline to the most relevant launch expectations.
Are there multiple biosimilars for Skyrizi?
Yes. Even when the “first” biosimilar launch is delayed, other risankizumab biosimilars can still become available depending on which one clears the IP hurdles first. That’s another reason the launch timeline varies by product and geography, so checking the specific biosimilar brand name is often the fastest way to get an accurate date range.
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Sources
- https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/risankizumab-skyrizi/