Pharmacy
BLA medical abbreviation
BLA means "biologics license application".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for BLA), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What BLA means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| biologics license application | None | Prescriptions, Pharmacy |
Example
Sample reference: "BLA approval."
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Questions
What does BLA mean in medical terms?
BLA means "biologics license application".
Where is BLA used?
BLA shows up in prescriptions and pharmacy. Its category here is pharmacy.
Is BLA on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. BLA is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.