Prevnar 13 release date?

When did Prevnar 13 launch in the U.S.?

Prevnar 13 (pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine) was released in 2010. [1]

What was the timeline around its approval and rollout?

Prevnar 13 received FDA approval in 2010, marking its start as the next-generation pneumococcal conjugate vaccine after earlier pneumococcal conjugate products. [1]

Was Prevnar 13 the same thing as Prevnar (PCV7)?

Prevnar 13 is a different formulation than the earlier Prevnar (PCV7). Prevnar 13 is the 13-valent conjugate version, which replaced Prevnar (PCV7) in routine use in the years that followed its launch. [1]

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/prevnar-13/