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Notable Approvals | Drugs

TitleDate PostedBrand NameActive Ingredient
FDA approves drug to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes for patients with hemophilia A with inhibitors or hemophilia B with inhibitors12/20/2024Alhemoconcizumab-mtci
FDA approves drug to reduce triglycerides in adult patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome12/19/2024Tryngolzaolezarsen
FDA approves drug for heart disorder caused by transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis11/25/2024Attrubyacoramidis
FDA approves new treatment for women with uncomplicated UTIs10/23/2024Orlynvahsulopenem etzadroxil and probenecid
FDA approves imaging drug for evaluation of myocardial ischemia and infarction9/27/2024Flyrcadoflurpiridaz F 18
FDA approves new drug for hypoparathyroidism, a rare disorder8/12/2024Yorvipathpalopegteriparatide
FDA approves treatment for adults with Alzheimer’s disease7/02/2024Kisunladonanemab-azbt
FDA approves treatment for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) in adults6/24/2024Vyvgart Hytruloefgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc
FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilars to Eylea to treat macular degeneration and other eye conditions5/20/2024Yesafili and Opuvizaflibercept-jbvf and aflibercept-yszy
FDA approves first drug for WHIM syndrome, a rare disorder4/29/2024Xolremdimavorixafor
FDA approves imaging drug to assist in detection of cancerous tissue following lumpectomy4/17/2024Lumisightpegulicianine
FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilars to Prolia and Xgeva to treat certain types of osteoporosis and prevent bone events in cancer3/5/2024Jubbonti and WyostDenosumab-bbdz
FDA approves new drug under special pathway for patients receiving hemodialysis11/15/2023Defencathtaurolidine and heparin
FDA approves first biosimilar to Actemra to treat adult and pediatric arthritis9/29/2023Tofidencetocilizumab-bavi
FDA approves multiple generics of ADHD and BED treatment8/28/2023Vyvanselisdexamfetamine dimesylate
FDA approves first treatment for CD55-deficient protein-losing enteropathy (CHAPLE disease)8/18/2023Veopozpozelimab-bbfg
FDA approves first treatment for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva8/17/2023Sohonospalovarotene
FDA approves first treatment for molluscum contagiosum7/24/2023Ycanthcantharidin
FDA approves first treatment for pediatric functional constipation6/12/2023Linzesslinaclotide
FDA approves treatment for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and high-grade B-cell lymphoma5/19/2023Epkinklyepcoritamab-bysp
FDA approves first oral treatment for moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease5/18/2023Rinvoqupadacitinib
FDA approves treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis associated with a mutation in the SOD1 gene4/25/2023Qalsodytofersen
FDA approves first treatment for activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome3/24/2023Joenjaleniolisib
FDA approves first treatment for Rett Syndrome3/13/2023Daybuetrofinetide
FDA approves first treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia2/28/2023Skyclarysomaveloxolone
FDA approves first enzyme replacement therapy for rare alpha-mannosidosis2/17/2023Lamzedevelmanase alfa-tycv
FDA approves drug combination treatment for adults with asthma1/10/2023Airsupraalbuterol-budesonide
FDA approves imaging drug to help identify lung cancer lesions12/16/2022Cytaluxpafolacianine
FDA approves first treatment for prurigo nodularis9/28/2022Dupixentdupilumab
FDA approves treatment to improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome9/14/2022Terlivazterlipressin
FDA approves topical treatment addressing repigmentation in vitiligo in patients aged 12 and older7/19/2022Opzeluraruxolitinib
FDA approves treatment for chronic weight management in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older6/24/2022Qsymiaphentermine and topiramate
FDA approves treatment for weight management in patients with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome aged 6 or older6/16/2022Imcivreesetmelanotide
FDA Approves Oral Form for the treatment of adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)5/12/2022Radicava ORSedaravone
FDA approves new drug to improve heart function in adults with rare heart condition4/29/2022Camzyosmavacamten
FDA approves drug for treatment of seizures associated with rare disease in patients two years of age and older3/18/2022Ztalmyganaxolone
FDA approves drug for adults with rare form of bone marrow disorder2/28/2022Vonjopacritinib
FDA approves treatment for anemia in adults with rare inherited disorder2/17/2022Pyrukyndmitapivat
FDA approves treatment for adults with rare type of anemia2/4/2022Enjaymosutimlimab-jome
FDA approves add-on therapy to lower cholesterol among certain high-risk adults12/22/2021Leqvioinclisiran
FDA approves drug to treat, help prevent types of blood clots in certain pediatric populations12/20/2021Xareltorivaroxaban
FDA approves Tezspire as maintenance treatment for severe asthma12/17/2021Tezspiretezepelumab-ekko
FDA approves drug to treat sickle cell disease in patients aged 4 up to 11 years12/17/2021Oxbrytavoxelotor
FDA approves first drug to decrease urine protein in IgA nephropathy, a rare kidney disease12/15/2021Tarpeyobudesonide
FDA approves naloxone injection to counteract opioid overdoses10/15/2021ZIMHInaloxone hydrochloride
FDA approves add-on drug for adults with rare form of blood vessel inflammation10/13/2021Tavneosavacopan
FDA approves add-on drug for ages 10 & up with rare forms of high cholesterol 9/24/2021Repathaevolocumab
FDA approves new use of transplant drug based on real-world evidence7/16/2021Prograftacrolimus
FDA approves drug to reduce risk of serious kidney and heart complications in adults with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes 7/9/2021Kerendiafinerenone
FDA approves therapy for pediatric patients with serious rare blood disease6/7/2021Ultomirisravulizumab-cwvz
FDA approves drug to treat smallpox6/4/2021Tembexabrincidofovir
FDA approves second PSMA-targeted PET imaging drug for men with prostate cancer5/27/2021Pylarifypiflufolastat F 18
FDA approves new treatment for adults with serious rare blood disease5/14/2021Empavelipegcetacoplan
FDA approves add-on therapy for patients with genetic form of severely high cholesterol4/1/2021Praluentalirocumab
FDA approves first treatment for disease that causes recurrent inflammation in sac surrounding heart3/18/2021Arcalystrilonacept
FDA approves add-on therapy for patients with genetic form of severely high cholesterol2/11/2021Evkeezaevinacumab-dgnb
FDA approves treatment for ebola virus12/21/2020EbangaAnsuvimab-zykl
FDA approves weight management drug for patients aged 12 and older12/4/2020Saxendaliraglutide
FDA approves first treatment for weight management for people with certain rare genetic conditions11/27/2020Imcivreesetmelanotide
FDA’s approval of Veklury (remdesivir) for the treatment of COVID-19—the science of safety and effectiveness10/22/2020Vekluryremdesivir
FDA approves weekly therapy for adult growth hormone deficiency9/1/2020Sogroyasomapacitan
FDA approves new treatment for rare hereditary disease8/23/2018Takhzyrolanadelumab
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