When was eliquis released?

When was Eliquis (apixaban) first released?

Eliquis (apixaban) was first approved by the FDA in 2012 and later launched for use in the United States in 2012. [1]

What does “released” mean for Eliquis?

People often mean one of two dates:
- Regulatory approval/first launch: the year Eliquis received FDA approval and became available for prescribing in the U.S. [1]
- Global launch: the drug may have been approved and marketed at different times in other countries (not covered here).

Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch – Eliquis (apixaban) information