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Biologics License Application

BLA

FDA & Regulatory

A Biologics License Application (BLA) is the marketing-approval request for a biologic — such as an antibody, vaccine, or cell or gene therapy. It is the biologics counterpart of the small-molecule NDA and likewise triggers a PDUFA date.

Related terms

New Drug ApplicationPDUFA Date

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