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CALQUENCE Acalabrutinib 100 mg Capsule, Gelatin Coated, 60-count — NDC 00310-0512-95 package photo

CALQUENCE Acalabrutinib 100 mg Capsule, Gelatin Coated, 60-count

by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP · 60 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0512-95)
NDC 00310-0512-95
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0310-0512-95 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
Contains60-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 60 capsules 00310-0512-60
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0310-0512-95
Product NDC 0310-0512
11-digit billing NDC 00310051295
RxCUI 1986813, 1986819
UNII I42748ELQW
Application # NDA210259
SPL Set ID dd4835ef-e1bc-4997-a399-1ffa2556fbfe
Established class (EPC) Kinase Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2017-10-31
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
Substance ACALABRUTINIB
GPI-14 21532103000120
GPI class Calquence
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0310-0512-95 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00310-0512-95. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Kinase Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Kinase Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors
How it works Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Application holderASTRAZENECA UK LTD
FDA applicationNDA210259 (NDA)
Labeler code00310
First marketedOct 2017
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio113 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Calquence targets a specific protein inside cancer cells called BTK that acts like a growth switch. By permanently blocking that switch, it cuts off the signal that tells your canc...
  • What exactly is Calquence treating in my body?
  • Good news — you can take Calquence with or without food, so work it into your routine however is easiest. The one thing to watch for is acid-reducing medicines: if you take the cap...
  • The most common things people notice are headaches, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle aches, and upper respiratory infections like colds. Bruising more easily than usual is also pretty com...
📖 Read our full Acalabrutinib guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color Yellow
ShapeCapsule
ImprintACA;100
Size1 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII L06K8R7DQK
    A synthetic blue dye approved by the FDA for use in medications and foods. It serves as a colorant to make pills and liquids visually distinct and easier to identify.
  • UNII EX438O2MRT
    Ferric oxide yellow is a naturally occurring iron compound used as a colorant in medications. It gives tablets, capsules, and other forms a yellow or golden hue for identification and appearance.
  • UNII 2G86QN327L
    Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII 5856J3G2A2
    A starch-based powder made from potatoes and processed with sodium. It acts as a disintegrant, helping the tablet or capsule break apart quickly in the stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

9 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 60 capsules
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Calquence 100 mgthis 00310-0512-95 AstraZeneca 60 capsules — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2017
First FDA approval
Oct 2017
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
9 years listed
🛡️
2036
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Jul 2036. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Oct 31, 2017 RLD RS ⏳ ~9.8 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 9796721 — drug substance (U-2145)
US 10272083 — method of use (U-2519)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2667)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2670)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2666)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2668)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2669)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2671)
US 10272083 — method of use (U-2683)
US 10272083 — method of use (U-2686)
US 10272083 — method of use (U-2684)
US 10272083 — method of use (U-2687)
US 10272083 — method of use (U-2682)
US 10272083 — method of use (U-2685)
US 9796721 — drug substance (U-2669)
US 9796721 — drug substance (U-2671)
US 9796721 — drug substance (U-2670)
US 9796721 — drug substance (U-2668)
US 9796721 — drug substance (U-2666)
US 9796721 — drug substance (U-2667)
US 10239883 — method of use (U-2668)
US 10239883 — method of use (U-2666)
US 11166951 — method of use (U-4426)
US 11166951 — method of use (U-4431)
US 11166951 — method of use (U-4430)
US 11166951 — method of use (U-4429)
US 11166951 — method of use (U-4428)
US 11166951 — method of use (U-4427)
US 9758524 — method of use (U-4108)
US 9796721 — drug substance (U-4108)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-4109)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2519)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2684)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2685)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2682)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2683)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2687)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2686)
US 10272083 — method of use (U-4109)
US 11771696 — method of use (U-3710)
US 9758524 — method of use (U-2145)
US 10167291 — method of use (U-2145)
US 9290504 — drug substance
US 7459554 — drug substance
Exclusivity D-200
Exclusivity I-960
Exclusivity ODE-274
2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2035
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (44)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 9796721 ↗ Drug substance U-2145 Jul 1, 2036
US 10272083 ↗ Method of use U-2519 Jan 21, 2035
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2667 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2670 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2666 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2668 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2669 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2671 Jul 1, 2036
US 10272083 ↗ Method of use U-2683 Jan 21, 2035
US 10272083 ↗ Method of use U-2686 Jan 21, 2035
US 10272083 ↗ Method of use U-2684 Jan 21, 2035
US 10272083 ↗ Method of use U-2687 Jan 21, 2035
US 10272083 ↗ Method of use U-2682 Jan 21, 2035
US 10272083 ↗ Method of use U-2685 Jan 21, 2035
US 9796721 ↗ Drug substance U-2669 Jul 1, 2036
US 9796721 ↗ Drug substance U-2671 Jul 1, 2036
US 9796721 ↗ Drug substance U-2670 Jul 1, 2036
US 9796721 ↗ Drug substance U-2668 Jul 1, 2036
US 9796721 ↗ Drug substance U-2666 Jul 1, 2036
US 9796721 ↗ Drug substance U-2667 Jul 1, 2036
US 10239883 ↗ Method of use U-2668 Jul 11, 2032
US 10239883 ↗ Method of use U-2666 Jul 11, 2032
US 11166951 ↗ Method of use U-4426 Aug 11, 2035
US 11166951 ↗ Method of use U-4431 Aug 11, 2035
US 11166951 ↗ Method of use U-4430 Aug 11, 2035
US 11166951 ↗ Method of use U-4429 Aug 11, 2035
US 11166951 ↗ Method of use U-4428 Aug 11, 2035
US 11166951 ↗ Method of use U-4427 Aug 11, 2035
US 9758524 ↗ Method of use U-4108 Jul 11, 2032
US 9796721 ↗ Drug substance U-4108 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-4109 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2519 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2684 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2685 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2682 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2683 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2687 Jul 1, 2036
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2686 Jul 1, 2036
US 10272083 ↗ Method of use U-4109 Jan 21, 2035
US 11771696 ↗ Method of use U-3710 Jan 21, 2035
US 9758524 ↗ Method of use U-2145 Jul 11, 2032
US 10167291 ↗ Method of use U-2145 Jul 1, 2036
US 9290504 ↗ Drug substance — Jul 11, 2032
US 7459554 ↗ Drug substance — Nov 24, 2026
FDA exclusivity
CodeWhat it grantsExpires
D-200Other change requiring clinical data (3-year)Feb 19, 2029
I-960New indication (3-year)Jan 16, 2028
ODE-274Orphan Drug Exclusivity (7-year)Nov 21, 2026
Common questions
Is there a generic version of this drug?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for this drug. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until Jul 2036 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Calquence — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Calquence. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$717.27M
Claims incl. refills
49.2K
Beneficiaries
18.9K
Spend / beneficiary
$37,918.43
Spend / claim
$14,579.45
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for CALQUENCE (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Death2,100
Fatigue677
Headache623
Diarrhoea409
Fall363
Contusion330
Dyspnoea327

Age at onset

Neonate1
Adolescent1
Adult379
Elderly1,771

Reporter sex

12,049 reports
Male · 63%
Female · 37%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization3,233
Life-threatening333
Disabling85
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 2,719 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
00310-0512-60 60 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0512-60) 2017-10-31 Active
00310-0512-95 You're viewing this 60 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0512-95) 2020-04-01 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 00310-0512-95?
NDC 00310-0512-95 is a 60-count package — 60 capsule, gelatin coated in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 00310-0512-95 and NDC 00310-0512-60?
Both are CALQUENCE Acalabrutinib 100 mg Capsule, Gelatin Coated — the drug itself is identical. NDC 00310-0512-95 is the 60-count package, while NDC 00310-0512-60 is the 60 capsules package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of CALQUENCE Acalabrutinib 100 mg Capsule, Gelatin Coated?
Bill NDC 00310-0512-95 — the 11-digit billing format is 00310051295. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 0310-0512-95, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 00310-0512-95, written without dashes as 00310051295. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 00310-0512-95, the first segment (00310) is the labeler code FDA assigned to AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; the middle segment (0512) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (95) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 60 capsules (00310-0512-60). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
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🎯 Indications and Usage 173 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CALQUENCE is a kinase inhibitor indicated: • In combination with bendamustine and rituximab for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who are ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). ( 1.1 ) • For the treatment of adult patients with MCL who have received at least one prior therapy. ( 1.2 ) • For the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

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1.1Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma CALQUENCE in combination with bendamustine and rituximab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who are ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).

1.2Previously Treated Mantle Cell Lymphoma CALQUENCE is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with MCL who have received at least one prior therapy.

1.3Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma CALQUENCE is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended dose is 100 mg orally approximately every 12 hours; swallow whole with water and with or without food. ( 2.1 ) • Advise patients not to break, open, or chew capsules. ( 2.1 ) • Manage toxicities using treatment interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation. ( 2.3 ) • Avoid CALQUENCE in patients with severe hepatic impairment ( 8.6 )

2.1Recommended Dosage CALQUENCE Administration Instructions Advise patients to swallow capsule whole with water. Advise patients not to open, break or chew the capsules. CALQUENCE may be taken with or without food.

If a dose of CALQUENCE is missed by more than 3 hours, it should be skipped and the next dose should be taken at its regularly scheduled time. Extra capsules of CALQUENCE should not be taken to make up for a missed dose. CALQUENCE as Monotherapy For patients with MCL, CLL, or SLL, the recommended dosage of CALQUENCE is 100 mg taken orally approximately every 12 hours until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

CALQUENCE in Combination with Bendamustine and Rituximab For patients with previously untreated MCL, the recommended dosage of CALQUENCE is 100 mg taken orally approximately every 12 hours until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Start CALQUENCE on Day 1 of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days) and administer until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Administer bendamustine 90 mg/m 2 on Days 1 and 2 and rituximab 375 mg/m 2 on Day 1 of Cycle 1 and continue for a total of 6 cycles.

Patients achieving a response (PR or CR) after the first 6 cycles may receive maintenance rituximab on Day 1 of every other cycle for a maximum of 12 additional doses, starting on Cycle 8 up to Cycle 30 [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . CALQUENCE in Combination with Obinutuzumab For patients with previously untreated CLL or SLL, the recommended dosage of CALQUENCE is 100 mg taken orally approximately every 12 hours until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Start CALQUENCE at Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days).

Start obinutuzumab at Cycle 2 for a total of 6 cycles and refer to the obinutuzumab prescribing information for recommended dosing. Administer CALQUENCE prior to obinutuzumab when given on the same day. CALQUENCE in Combination with Venetoclax For patients with previously untreated CLL or SLL, the recommended dosage of CALQUENCE is 100 mg taken orally approximately every 12 hours until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or completion of 14 cycles of treatment.

Start CALQUENCE at Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days). Start venetoclax at Cycle 3 for total of 12 cycles. Start venetoclax at 20 mg daily for first week of treatment and increase weekly as per dosing schedule for 5-week ramp up (up to 400 mg daily) as described in the venetoclax USPI.

Refer to the venetoclax USPI for additional details.

2.2Recommended Dosage for Drug Interactions Dosage Modifications for Use with CYP3A Inhibitors or Inducers These are described in Table 1 [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . Table 1: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Use with CYP3A Inhibitors or Inducers CYP3A Co-administered Drug Recommended CALQUENCE use Inhibition Strong CYP3A inhibitor Avoid co-administration. If these inhibitors will be used short-term (such as anti infectives for up to seven days), interrupt CALQUENCE.

After discontinuation of strong CYP3A inhibitor for at least 24 hours, resume previous dosage of CALQUENCE. Moderate CYP3A inhibitor Reduce the CALQUENCE 100 mg every 12 hours dosage to 100 mg once daily. Induction Strong CYP3A inducer Avoid co-administration.

If co-administration is unavoidable, increase CALQUENCE dosage to 200 mg approximately every 12 hours. Concomitant Use with Gastric Acid Reducing Agents Proton Pump Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . H2-Receptor Antagonists: Take CALQUENCE 2 hours before taking a H2-receptor antagonist [see Drug Interactions (7) ] .

Antacids: Separate dosing by at least 2 hours [see Drug Interac…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 32 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Capsules:100 mg acalabrutinib size 1 hard gelatine capsules, with a yellow body and blue cap, marked in black ink with ‘ACA 100 mg’. Capsules: 100 mg. (3)

⛔ Contraindications 5 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. (4)

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Serious and Opportunistic Infections : Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection and treat promptly. (5.1) • Hemorrhage : Monitor for bleeding and manage appropriately. (5.2) • Cytopenias : Monitor complete blood counts regularly.

(5.3) • Second Primary Malignancies : Other malignancies have occurred, including skin cancers and other solid tumors. Advise patients to use sun protection. (5.4) • Cardiac Arrhythmias : Monitor for symptoms of arrhythmias and manage.

(5.5) • Hepatotoxicity, Including Drug-Induced Liver Injury: Monitor hepatic function throughout treatment. ( 5.6 )

5.1Serious and Opportunistic Infections Fatal and serious infections, including opportunistic infections, have occurred in patients with hematologic malignancies treated with CALQUENCE. Serious or Grade 3 or higher infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal) occurred in 29% of 2,055 patients exposed to CALQUENCE in clinical trials, most often due to respiratory tract infections (18% of all patients, including pneumonia in 14%) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . These infections predominantly occurred in the absence of Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, with neutropenic infection reported in 8% of all patients.

Opportunistic infections in recipients of CALQUENCE have included, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus reactivation, fungal pneumonia, Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, Epstein-Barr virus reactivation, cytomegalovirus, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Consider prophylaxis in patients who are at increased risk for opportunistic infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection and treat promptly.

In an additional cohort of patients receiving CALQUENCE in combination with venetoclax with obinutuzumab (AVO) (an unapproved regimen for previously untreated CLL/SLL in AMPLIFY), serious or Grade 3 or higher infections occurred in 25% receiving AVO compared to 14% in patients receiving AV. Fatal infections occurred in 6% receiving AVO compared to 3.1% of patients receiving AV, most commonly due to COVID-19. The safety and effectiveness of AVO has not been established in patients with previously untreated CLL/SLL [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ].

5.2Hemorrhage Fatal and serious hemorrhagic events have occurred in patients treated with CALQUENCE. Major hemorrhage (serious or Grade 3 or higher bleeding or any central nervous system bleeding) occurred in 4.7% of patients, with fatal hemorrhage occurring in 0.1% of 2,055 patients exposed to CALQUENCE in clinical trials. Bleeding events of any grade, excluding bruising and petechiae, occurred in 39% of patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .

Use of antithrombotic agents concomitantly with CALQUENCE may further increase the risk of hemorrhage. In clinical trials, major hemorrhage occurred in 5% of patients taking CALQUENCE without antithrombotic agents and 3.2% of patients taking CALQUENCE with antithrombotic agents. Consider the risks and benefits of antithrombotic agents when co-administered with CALQUENCE.

Monitor patients for signs of bleeding. Consider the benefit-risk of withholding CALQUENCE for 3 to 7 days pre- and post-surgery depending upon the type of surgery and the risk of bleeding.

5.3Cytopenias CALQUENCE can cause Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias. Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias included absolute neutrophil count decreased (28%), absolute lymphocyte count decreased (10%), hemoglobin decreased (9%), and platelets decreased (9%) in 1,758 patients treated with CALQUENCE alone and in combination with obinutuzumab or venetoclax; Grade 4 neutropenia developed in 14% [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Monitor complete blood counts regularly during treatment.

Interrupt treatment, reduce the dose, or discontinue treatment as warranted [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] .

5.4Second Primary Malignancies Second primary malignancies, including skin cancers and other solid tumors, occurred in 16% of 2,055 patients exposed to CALQUENCE in clinical trials [see Adverse…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Serious and Opportunistic Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Cytopenias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Second Primary Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Cardiac Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Hepatotoxicity, including DILI [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥ 30%), excluding laboratory abnormalities, are upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, headache, and musculoskeletal pain.

The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥ 10%) are absolute neutrophil count decreased, uric acid increase, absolute lymphocyte count decreased, and platelets decreased. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data in the Warnings and Precautions reflect exposure to CALQUENCE 100 mg approximately every 12 hours in 2,055 patients with hematologic malignancies. Treatment includes CALQUENCE monotherapy in 1,258 patients in 9 trials, and CALQUENCE combinations in 797 patients in 4 trials.

Among these recipients of CALQUENCE, 89% were exposed for at least 6 months and 82% were exposed for at least one year. In this pooled safety population, adverse reactions in ≥ 30% of 2,055 patients, excluding laboratory abnormalities, were upper respiratory tract infection (37%), diarrhea (36%), headache (35%), and musculoskeletal pain (32%). The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥ 10%) were absolute neutrophil count decreased (32%), uric acid increased (27%), absolute lymphocyte count decreased (21%), and platelets decreased (10%).

Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma The safety data described below reflect exposure to CALQUENCE (100 mg approximately every 12 hours, with or without BR) in patients with MCL [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. ECHO The safety of CALQUENCE in combination with bendamustine and rituximab (CALQUENCE plus BR) was evaluated in 297 patients with previously untreated MCL in ECHO [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The trial enrolled patients with previously untreated MCL, ≥ 65 years of age with no intention for transplant, total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × ULN, AST or ALT ≤ 2.5 × ULN, and estimated creatinine clearance of > 50 mL/min.

Patients received 6 cycles (as 28-day cycles) of CALQUENCE 100 mg orally twice daily (n = 297) or placebo (n = 297) in combination with bendamustine and rituximab. Patients then received CALQUENCE 100 mg orally twice daily or placebo continuously until progressive disease or unacceptable toxicity, with 12 additional dosages of rituximab every other cycle up to Cycle 30. The median duration of treatment with CALQUENCE was 28.6 months.

A total of 171 (57.6%) patients were treated with CALQUENCE for ˃ 24 months and 122 (41.1%) patients were treated for ˃ 36 months. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 69% of patients who received CALQUENCE plus BR. Serious adverse reactions reported in ≥ 2% of patients were pneumonia (23%; includes COVID-19 pneumonia), COVID-19 (20%; includes COVID-19 pneumonia), pyrexia (6%), second primary malignancy (7%), rash (3.4%), febrile neutropenia (3.4%), atrial fibrillation (3%), sepsis (2.7%), and anemia (2.4%).

Fatal adverse reactions that occurred within 30 days of the last study treatment were reported in 12% who received CALQUENCE plus BR including COVID-19 (6%; includes COVID-19 pneumonia), pneumonia (1%), sepsis (0.3%), second primary malignancy (0.7%), and pneumonitis (0.3%). Advers…

🔄 Drug Interactions ~2 min read ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid co-administration with strong CYP3A inhibitors. Dose adjustments may be recommended. ( 2.2 , 7 , 12.3) • CYP3A Inducers: Avoid co-administration with strong CYP3A inducers. Dose adjustments may be recommended. ( 2.2 , 7 , 12.3) • Gastric Acid Reducing Agents: Avoid co-administration with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Stagger dosing with H2-receptor antagonists and antacids. ( 2.2 , 7 , 12.3)

7.1Effect of Other Drugs on CALQUENCE Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Clinical Effect • Co-administration of CALQUENCE with a strong CYP3A inhibitor (itraconazole) increased acalabrutinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . • Increased acalabrutinib concentrations may result in increased toxicity. Prevention or Management • Avoid co-administration of strong CYP3A inhibitors with CALQUENCE. • Alternatively, if the inhibitor will be used short-term, interrupt CALQUENCE [see Recommended Dosage for Drug Interactions (2.2) ] .

Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Clinical Effect • Co-administration of CALQUENCE with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor may increase acalabrutinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. • Increased acalabrutinib concentrations may result in increased toxicity. Prevention or Management • When CALQUENCE is co-administered with moderate CYP3A inhibitors, reduce acalabrutinib dose to 100 mg once daily. Strong CYP3A Inducers Clinical Effect • Co-administration of CALQUENCE with a strong CYP3A inducer (rifampin) decreased acalabrutinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . • Decreased acalabrutinib concentrations may reduce CALQUENCE activity.

Prevention or Management • Avoid co-administration of strong CYP3A inducers with CALQUENCE. • If a strong CYP3A inducer cannot be avoided, increase the acalabrutinib dose to 200 mg approximately every 12 hours. Gastric Acid Reducing Agents Clinical Effect • Co-administration of CALQUENCE with a proton pump inhibitor, H2-receptor antagonist, or antacid may decrease acalabrutinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . • Decreased acalabrutinib concentrations may reduce CALQUENCE activity. • If treatment with a gastric acid reducing agent is required, consider using a H2‑receptor antagonist (e.g., ranitidine or famotidine) or an antacid (e.g., calcium carbonate).

Prevention or Management Antacids Separate dosing by at least 2 hours [see Recommended Dosage for Drug Interactions (2.2) ] . H2-receptor antagonists Take CALQUENCE 2 hours before taking the H2-receptor antagonist [see Recommended Dosage for Drug Interactions (2.2) ]. Proton pump inhibitors Avoid co-administration.

Due to the long-lasting effect of proton pump inhibitors, separation of doses may not eliminate the interaction with CALQUENCE.

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pregnancy: May cause fetal harm and dystocia. (8.1) • Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed (8.2) • Severe Hepatic Impairment: Avoid use of CALQUENCE. ( 8.6 )

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animals, CALQUENCE may cause fetal harm and dystocia when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of acalabrutinib to animals during organogenesis resulted in dystocia in rats and reduced fetal growth in rabbits at maternal exposures (AUC) 2 times exposures in patients at the recommended dose of 100 mg approximately every 12 hours ( see Data ).

Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In a combined fertility and embryo-fetal development study in female rats, acalabrutinib was administered orally at doses up to 200 mg/kg/day starting 14 days prior to mating through gestational day [GD] 17. No effects on embryo-fetal development and survival were observed.

The AUC at 200 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats was approximately 9-times the AUC in patients at the recommended dose of 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. The presence of acalabrutinib and its active metabolite were confirmed in fetal rat plasma. In an embryo-fetal development study in rabbits, pregnant animals were administered acalabrutinib orally at doses up to 200 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis (from GD 6-18).

Administration of acalabrutinib at doses ≥ 100 mg/kg/day produced maternal toxicity and 100 mg/kg/day resulted in decreased fetal body weights and delayed skeletal ossification. The AUC at 100 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits was approximately 2-times the AUC in patients at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. In a pre- and postnatal development study in rats, acalabrutinib was administered orally to pregnant animals during organogenesis, parturition and lactation, at doses of 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg/day.

Dystocia (prolonged or difficult labor) and mortality of offspring were observed at doses ≥ 100 mg/kg/day. The AUC at 100 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats was approximately 2-times the AUC in patients at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. Underdeveloped renal papilla was also observed in F1 generation offspring at 150 mg/kg/day with an AUC approximately 5-times the AUC in patients at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary No data are available regarding the presence of acalabrutinib or its active metabolite in human milk, its effects on the breastfed child, or on milk production. Acalabrutinib and its active metabolite were present in the milk of lactating rats. Due to the potential for adverse reactions in a breastfed child from CALQUENCE, advise lactating women not to breastfeed while taking CALQUENCE and for at least 2 weeks after the final dose.

8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential CALQUENCE may cause embryo-fetal harm and dystocia when administered to pregnant women [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Pregnancy Testing Pregnancy testing is recommended for females of reproductive potential prior to initiating CALQUENCE therapy. Contraception Females Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with CALQUENCE and for at least 1 week following the last dose of CALQUENCE.

If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be informed of the potential hazard to a fetus.

8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of CALQUENCE in pediatric patients have not be…

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animals, CALQUENCE may cause fetal harm and dystocia when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of acalabrutinib to animals during organogenesis resulted in dystocia in rats and reduced fetal growth in rabbits at maternal exposures (AUC) 2 times exposures in patients at the recommended dose of 100 mg approximately every 12 hours ( see Data ).

Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In a combined fertility and embryo-fetal development study in female rats, acalabrutinib was administered orally at doses up to 200 mg/kg/day starting 14 days prior to mating through gestational day [GD] 17. No effects on embryo-fetal development and survival were observed.

The AUC at 200 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats was approximately 9-times the AUC in patients at the recommended dose of 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. The presence of acalabrutinib and its active metabolite were confirmed in fetal rat plasma. In an embryo-fetal development study in rabbits, pregnant animals were administered acalabrutinib orally at doses up to 200 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis (from GD 6-18).

Administration of acalabrutinib at doses ≥ 100 mg/kg/day produced maternal toxicity and 100 mg/kg/day resulted in decreased fetal body weights and delayed skeletal ossification. The AUC at 100 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits was approximately 2-times the AUC in patients at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. In a pre- and postnatal development study in rats, acalabrutinib was administered orally to pregnant animals during organogenesis, parturition and lactation, at doses of 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg/day.

Dystocia (prolonged or difficult labor) and mortality of offspring were observed at doses ≥ 100 mg/kg/day. The AUC at 100 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats was approximately 2-times the AUC in patients at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. Underdeveloped renal papilla was also observed in F1 generation offspring at 150 mg/kg/day with an AUC approximately 5-times the AUC in patients at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours.

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8.4Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of CALQUENCE in pediatric patients have not been established.

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8.5Geriatric Use CLL and Previously Treated MCL Of the 1,758 CALQUENCE-treated patients with B-cell malignancies (excluding previously untreated MCL) in clinical trials, 1,074 (61%) were 65 years of age or older, and 341 (19%) were 75 years of age or older. Among patients 65 years of age or older, 73% had Grade 3 or higher adverse reactions and 55% had serious adverse reactions. Among patients younger than age 65, 58% had Grade 3 or higher adverse reactions and 35% had serious adverse reactions.

No clinically relevant differences in efficacy were observed between patients ≥ 65 years and younger. Of patients that received CALQUENCE in combination with venetoclax in AMPLIFY, 33% (97/291) were ≥ 65 years of age, and 4.5% (13/291) were ≥ 75 years of age. In patients 65 years of age or older and younger than age 65, the fatal adverse reactions were 5% and 2.6% respectively.

No clinically relevant differences in efficacy were observed between patients ≥ 65 years of age and younger adults. Previously Untreated MCL Of the 297 CALQUENCE-treated patients with previously untreated MCL, 214 (72%) were 65 to 74 years of age and 83 (28%) were 75 years of age and older. No clinically relevant differences in safety or efficacy were observed between patients ages 65 to 74 years and those who were 75 years of age and older.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Acalabrutinib is a small-molecule inhibitor of BTK. Acalabrutinib and its active metabolite, ACP-5862, form a covalent bond with a cysteine residue in the BTK active site, leading to inhibition of BTK enzymatic activity. BTK is a signaling molecule of the B cell antigen receptor (BCR) and cytokine receptor pathways.

In B cells, BTK signaling results in activation of pathways necessary for B-cell proliferation, trafficking, chemotaxis, and adhesion. In nonclinical studies, acalabrutinib inhibited BTK-mediated activation of downstream signaling proteins CD86 and CD69 and inhibited malignant B-cell proliferation and tumor growth in mouse xenograft models.

12.2Pharmacodynamics In patients with B-cell malignancies dosed with 100 mg approximately every 12 hours, median steady state BTK occupancy of ≥ 95% in peripheral blood was maintained over 12 hours, resulting in inactivation of BTK throughout the recommended dosing interval. Cardiac Electrophysiology The effect of acalabrutinib on the QTc interval was evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo‑ and positive-controlled, 4-way crossover thorough QTc study in 48 healthy adult subjects. Administration of a single dose of acalabrutinib that is the 4-fold maximum recommended single dose did not prolong the QTc interval to any clinically relevant extent (i.e., ≥ 10 ms).

12.3Pharmacokinetics Acalabrutinib exhibits dose-proportionality, and both acalabrutinib and its active metabolite, ACP-5862, exposures increase with dose across a dose range of 75 to 250 mg (0.75 to 2.5 times the approved recommended single dose) in patients with B-cell malignancies. At the recommended dose of 100 mg twice daily, the geometric mean (% coefficient of variation [CV]) daily area under the plasma drug concentration over time curve (AUC 24h ) and maximum plasma concentration (C max ) for acalabrutinib were 1843 (38%) ng•h/mL and 563 (29%) ng/mL, respectively, and for ACP-5862 were 3947 (43%) ng•h/mL and 451 (52%) ng/mL, respectively.

Absorption The geometric mean absolute bioavailability of acalabrutinib was 25%. Median [min, max] time to peak acalabrutinib plasma concentrations (T max ) was 0.9 [0.5, 1.9] hours, and 1.6 [0.9, 2.7] hour for ACP-5862. Effect of Food In healthy subjects, administration of a single 75 mg dose of acalabrutinib (0.75 times the approved recommended single dose) with a high-fat, high-calorie meal (approximately 918 calories, 59 grams carbohydrate, 59 grams fat, and 39 grams protein) did not affect the mean AUC as compared to dosing under fasted conditions.

Resulting C max decreased by 73% and T max was delayed 1-2 hours. Distribution Reversible binding to human plasma protein was 97.5% for acalabrutinib and 98.6% for ACP-5862. The in vitro mean blood-to-plasma ratio was 0.8 for acalabrutinib and 0.7 for ACP-5862.

The geometric mean (% CV) steady-state volume of distribution (Vss) was approximately 101 (52%) L for acalabrutinib and 67 (32%) L for ACP-5862. Elimination The geometric mean (% CV) terminal elimination half-life (t 1/2 ) was 1 (59%) hour for acalabrutinib and 3.5 (24%) hours for ACP-5862. The geometric mean (%CV) apparent oral clearance (CL/F) was 148 (33%) L/hr for acalabrutinib and 19 (23%) L/hr for ACP-5862.

Metabolism Acalabrutinib is predominantly metabolized by CYP3A enzymes, and to a minor extent, by glutathione conjugation and amide hydrolysis, based on in vitro studies. ACP-5862 was identified as the major active metabolite in plasma with a geometric mean exposure (AUC) that was approximately 2- to 3-fold higher than the exposure of acalabrutinib. ACP-5862 is approximately 50% less potent than acalabrutinib with regard to BTK inhibition.

Excretion Following administration of a single 100 mg radiolabeled acalabrutinib dose in healthy subjects, 84% of the dose was recovered in the feces and 12% of the dose was recovered in the urine, with less than 2% of the dose excreted as unchanged acalabr…

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12.1Mechanism of Action Acalabrutinib is a small-molecule inhibitor of BTK. Acalabrutinib and its active metabolite, ACP-5862, form a covalent bond with a cysteine residue in the BTK active site, leading to inhibition of BTK enzymatic activity. BTK is a signaling molecule of the B cell antigen receptor (BCR) and cytokine receptor pathways.

In B cells, BTK signaling results in activation of pathways necessary for B-cell proliferation, trafficking, chemotaxis, and adhesion. In nonclinical studies, acalabrutinib inhibited BTK-mediated activation of downstream signaling proteins CD86 and CD69 and inhibited malignant B-cell proliferation and tumor growth in mouse xenograft models.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied Pack Size Contents NDC Number 60-count bottle Bottle containing 60 capsules 100 mg, hard gelatin capsules with yellow body and blue cap, marked in black ink with ‘ACA 100 mg’ 0310-0512-60 Storage Store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

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11 DESCRIPTION CALQUENCE (acalabrutinib) is an inhibitor of Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK). The molecular formula for acalabrutinib is C 26 H 23 N 7 O 2 , and the molecular weight is 465.51. The chemical name is 4-{8-amino-3-[(2S)-1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl)}-N-(pyridine-2-yl)benzamide.

The chemical structure of acalabrutinib is shown below: Acalabrutinib is a white to yellow powder with pH-dependent solubility. It is freely soluble in water at pH values below 3 and practically insoluble at pH values above 6. CALQUENCE capsules for oral administration contain 100 mg acalabrutinib and the following inactive ingredients: silicified microcrystalline cellulose, partially pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate, and sodium starch glycolate.

The capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, FD&C Blue 2 and is imprinted with edible black ink. chemical_structure

💬 Information for Patients ~2 min read ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Serious and Opportunistic Infections Inform patients of the possibility of serious infection and to immediately report signs or symptoms suggestive of infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Hemorrhage Inform patients to immediately report signs or symptoms of bleeding.

Inform patients that CALQUENCE may need to be interrupted for major surgeries [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Cytopenias Inform patients that they will need periodic blood tests to check blood counts during treatment with CALQUENCE [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Second Primary Malignancies Inform patients that other malignancies have been reported in patients who have been treated with CALQUENCE, including skin cancer and other solid tumors.

Advise patients to use sun protection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Cardiac Arrhythmias Counsel patients to immediately report any signs of palpitations, dizziness, fainting, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . Hepatotoxicity, Including Drug-Induced Liver Injury: Inform patients that liver problems, including drug-induced liver injury and abnormalities in liver tests, may develop during CALQUENCE treatment.

Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they experience abdominal discomfort, dark urine, or jaundice [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ]. Pregnancy Complication CALQUENCE may cause fetal harm and dystocia. Advise women to avoid becoming pregnant during treatment and for at least 1 week after the last dose of CALQUENCE [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ] .

Lactation Advise females not to breastfeed during treatment with CALQUENCE and for at least 2 weeks after the final dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ] . Dosing Instructions Instruct patients to take CALQUENCE orally twice daily, about 12 hours apart. CALQUENCE may be taken with or without food.

Advise patients that CALQUENCE capsules should be swallowed whole with a glass of water, without being opened, broken, or chewed [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . Missed Dose Advise patients that if they miss a dose of CALQUENCE, they may still take it up to 3 hours after the time they would normally take it. If more than 3 hours have elapsed, they should be instructed to skip that dose and take their next dose of CALQUENCE at the usual time.

Warn patients they should not take extra capsules to make up for the dose that they missed [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . Drug Interactions Advise patients to inform their healthcare providers of all concomitant medications, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins and herbal products [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . Distributed by: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Wilmington, DE 19850 CALQUENCE is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies. ©AstraZeneca 2026

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