biologics license application


biologics license application

A submission to the FDA that contains specific information on the manufacturing processes, chemistry, pharmacology, clinical pharmacology and the medical affects of the biologic product. If the information provided meets FDA requirements, the application is approved and a license is issued allowing the firm to market the product. The BLA supersedes the Product License Application for biologicals licensing.

biologics license application

(bī″ŏ-loj′iks),

BLA

A request for approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of a drug made by biotechnology.