Quarterly Drug Approvals: January 2026
This report provides an overview of new drugs and indications approved in 2025
Specialty drug approvals
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aficamten | Myqorzo | Cytokinetics | Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | Oral | December |
| depemokimab-ulaa | Exdensur | GlaxoSmithKline | Severe eosinophilic asthma (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | December |
| fibrinogen, human-chmt | Fesilty | Grifols | Congenital fibrinogen deficiency (pediatrics from birth and adults) | IV | December |
| mitapivat | Aqvesme | Agios | Anemia in alpha- or beta-thalassemia | Oral | December |
| narsoplimab-wuug | Yartemlea | Omeros | HSCT-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (≥ 2 years of age) | IV | December |
| trofinetide powder for oral solution | Daybue Stix | Acadia | Rett syndrome (≥ 2 years of age) | Oral | December |
| doxecitine and doxribtimine | Kygevvi | UCB | Thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (symptom onset on or before 12 years of age) | Oral | November |
| plozasiran | Redemplo | Arrowhead | Familial chylomicronemia syndrome | SC | November |
| sibeprenlimab-szsi | Voyxact | Otsuka | Primary IgA nephropathy | SC | November |
| nerandomilast | Jascayd | Boehringer Ingelheim | Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | Oral | October |
| elamipretide | Forzinity | Stealth | Barth syndrome (adults and pediatrics weighing ≥ 30 kg) | SC | September |
| immune globulin intravenous, human-kthm | Qivigy | Kedrion | Primary humoral immunodeficiency | IV | September |
| paltusotine | Palsonify | Crinetics | Acromegaly | Oral | September |
| remibrutinib | Rhapsido | Novartis | Chronic spontaneous urticaria | Oral | September |
| apremilast ER tablets | Otezla XR | Amgen | (1) PsA (≥ 6 years of age weighing ≥ 50 kg); (2) PsO (≥ 6 years of age weighing ≥ 50 kg); (3) Oral ulcers associated with Behçet's disease (adults) | Oral | August |
| brensocatib | Brinsupri | Insmed | Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (≥ 12 years of age) | Oral | August |
| donidalorsen | Dawnzera | Ionis | Hereditary angioedema prophylaxis (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | August |
| lecanemab-irmb | Leqembi Iqlik | Eisai | Alzheimer's disease | SC | August |
| rilzabrutinib | Wayrilz | Genzyme | Persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia | Oral | August |
| sebetralstat | Ekterly | Kalvista | Acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (≥ 12 years of age) | Oral | July |
| sepiapterin | Sephience | PTC Therapeutics | Phenylketonuria (≥ 1 month of age) | Oral | July |
| clesrovimab-cfor | Enflonsia | Merck | RSV LRTD prevention (neonates and infants) | IM | June |
| garadacimab-gxii | Andembry | CSL Behring | Hereditary angioedema prophylaxis (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | June |
| immune globulin infusion (human) 10% solution | Gammagard Liquid ERC | Takeda | Primary humoral immunodeficiency (≥ 2 years of age) | IV, SC | June |
| lenacapavir oral tablet and SC injection | Yeztugo | Gilead | HIV-1 PrEP (patients weighing ≥ 35 kg) | Oral, SC | June |
| nitisinone oral tablet | Harliku | Cycle | Alkaptonuria | Oral | June |
| hydrocortisone oral solution | Khindivi | Eton | Adrenocortical insufficiency (≥ 5 years of age) | Oral | May |
| treprostinil inhalation powder | Yutrepia | Liquidia | Improve exercise ability in patients with: (1) PAH; (2) pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease | Oral inhalation | May |
| atrasentan | Vanrafia | Novartis | Primary IgA nephropathy | Oral | April |
| nipocalimab-aahu | Imaavy | Janssen | Generalized myasthenia gravis in patients ≥ 12 years of age who are anti-AChR or anti-MuSK antibody positive | IV | April |
| diazoxide choline | Vykat XR | Soleno | Hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome (≥ 4 years of age) | Oral | March |
| fitusiran | Qfitlia | Sanofi | Bleed prophylaxis in hemophilia A or B with or without inhibitors (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | March |
| tesamorelin F8 formulation | Egrifta WR | Theratechnologies | HIV lipodystrophy | SC | March |
| apomorphine HCl | Onapgo | Supernus | Advanced Parkinson's disease | SC (continuous infusion) | February |
| chenodiol | Ctexli | Mirum | Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis | Oral | February |
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| berotralstat oral pellets | Orladeyo | Biocryst | Hereditary angioedema prophylaxis (2 to < 12 years of age) | Oral | December |
| caplacizumab-yhdp | Cablivi | Ablynx | Indication for acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura expanded to include patients ≥ 12 years of age | IV, SC | December |
| inebilizumab-cdon | Uplizna | Amgen | Generalized myasthenia gravis in AChR or MuSK antibody positive patients | IV | December |
| nerandomilast | Jascayd | Boehringer Ingelheim | Progressive pulmonary fibrosis | Oral | December |
| aflibercept | Eylea HD | Regeneron | Macular edema following RVO | Intravitreal | November |
| golimumab | Simponi | Janssen | Indication for ulcerative colitis expanded to include pediatrics weighing ≥ 15 kg | SC | October |
| obinutuzumab | Gazyva | Genentech | Active lupus nephritis | IV | October |
| sodium phenylbutyrate | Olpruva | Acer | Indication for urea cycle disorders expanded to include patients ≥ 1 year of age weighing ≥ 7 kg | Oral | October |
| sotatercept-csrk | Winrevair | Merck | Indication for PAH now specifies reduced risk of hospitalization, lung transplantation and death | SC | October |
| tezepelumab-ekko | Tezspire | AstraZeneca | Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | October |
| tofacitinib | Xeljanz | Pfizer | Indication for PsA expanded to include patients ≥ 2 years of age (IR tablets and oral solution only) | Oral | October |
| evinacumab-dgnb | Evkeeza | Regeneron | Indication for HoFH expanded to include patients ≥ 1 year of age | IV | September |
| guselkumab | Tremfya | Janssen | Indications for PsO and PsA expanded to include patients ≥ 6 years of age weighing ≥ 40 kg | SC | September |
| von Willebrand factor, recombinant | Vonvendi | Takeda | Expanded indications: (1) bleeding prophylaxis in all types of von Willebrand disease (VWD); (2) on-demand and perioperative use in pediatric patients with VWD | IV | September |
| tocilizumab | Actemra | Genentech | Indication for COVID-19 in hospitalized patients expanded to include patients ≥ 2 years of age | IV | August |
| apremilast | Otezla | Amgen | Indication for PsA expanded to include patients ≥ 6 years of age weighing ≥ 20 kg | Oral | July |
| avatrombopag | Doptelet | Sobi | Indication expanded to include patients ≥ 1 year of age with persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia | Oral | July |
| bedaquiline | Sirturo | Janssen | Indication for pulmonary tuberculosis expanded to include patients ≥ 2 years of age weighing ≥ 8 kg | Oral | July |
| concizumab-mtci | Alhemo | Novo Nordisk | Indication expanded to include bleeding prophylaxis in hemophilia A or B without inhibitors (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | July |
| lonapegsomatropin-tcgd | Skytrofa | Ascendis | Growth hormone deficiency in adults | SC | July |
| pegcetacoplan | Empaveli | Apellis | C3 glomerulopathy or primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | July |
| belimumab | Benlysta | GlaxoSmithKline | Autoinjector approved for pediatric patients ≥ 5 years of age with lupus nephritis | SC | June |
| dupilumab | Dupixent | Regeneron | Bullous pemphigoid | SC | June |
| emapalumab-lzsg | Gamifant | Novimmune | Expanded indication to include hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis/ macrophage activation syndrome in Still's disease (newborn and older) | IV | June |
| glecaprevir and pibrentasvir | Mavyret | Abbvie | Acute HCV infection (≥ 3 years of age) | Oral | June |
| antihemophilic factor (recombinant), PEGylated-aucl | Jivi | Bayer | Use expanded to include pediatric patients ≥ 7 years of age with hemophilia A | IV | May |
| mepolizumab | Nucala | GlaxoSmithKline | COPD with an eosinophilic phenotype | SC | May |
| ranibizumab | Susvimo | Genentech | Diabetic retinopathy | Intravitreal | May |
| dupilumab | Dupixent | Regeneron | Chronic spontaneous urticaria (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | April |
| inebilizumab-cdon | Uplizna | Amgen | IgG4-related disease | IV | April |
| osilodrostat | Isturisa | Recordati Rare Diseases | Expanded indication for endogenous hypercortisolemia in Cushing's syndrome | Oral | April |
| upadacitinib | Rinvoq | Abbvie | Giant cell arteritis | Oral | April |
| fluocinolone acetonide | Iluvien | Ani | Chronic non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye | Intravitreal | March |
| furosemide | Furoscix | scPharmaceuticals | Edema in patients with CKD | SC (continuous infusion) | March |
| guselkumab | Tremfya | Janssen | Crohn's disease | IV, SC | March |
| iptacopan | Fabhalta | Novartis | Complement 3 glomerulopathy | Oral | March |
| nedosiran | Rivfloza | Novo Nordisk | Expanded indication (≥ 2 years of age) for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 | SC | March |
| vutrisiran | Amvuttra | Alnylam | Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) | SC | March |
| eculizumab | Soliris | Alexion | Expanded indication (≥ 6 years of age) for generalized myasthenia gravis | IV | February |
| ranibizumab | Susvimo | Genentech | Diabetic macular edema | Intravitreal | February |
| esketamine | Spravato | Janssen | Monotherapy for treatment-resistant depression | Intranasal | January |
| mirikizumab-mrkz | Omvoh | Eli Lilly | Crohn's disease | IV, SC | January |
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj | Rybrevant Faspro | Janssen | Approved for all of the same indications as IV amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) | SC | December |
| mosunetuzumab-axgb | Lunsumio Velo | Genentech | R/R follicular lymphoma | SC | December |
| sevabertinib | Hyrnuo | Bayer | Locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with HER2 (ERBB2) TKD activating mutations | Oral | November |
| ziftomenib | Komzifti | Kura Oncology | R/R AML with a susceptible NPM1 mutation | Oral | November |
| belantamab mafodotin-blmf† | Blenrep | GlaxoSmithKline | R/R multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone | IV | October |
| gemcitabine intravesical system | Inlexzo | Janssen | BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer with CIS | Intravesical | September |
| imlunestrant | Inluriyo | Eli Lilly | ER+, HER2-, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer | Oral | September |
| pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph | Keytruda Qlex | Merck | Solid tumors | SC | September |
| dordaviprone | Modeyso | Jazz | Recurrent H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline glioma (≥ 1 year of age) | Oral | August |
| leuprolide | Camcevi ETM | Foresee | Advanced prostate cancer | SC | August |
| zongertinib | Hernexeos | Boehringer Ingelheim | Unresectable or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with HER2 (ERBB2) TKD activating mutations | Oral | August |
| linvoseltamab-gcpt | Lynozyfic | Regeneron | R/R multiple myeloma in patients who have received ≥ 4 prior lines of therapy | IV | July |
| sunvozertinib | Zegfrovy | Dizal (Jiangsu) | Locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations | Oral | July |
| mitomycin intravesical solution | Zusduri | Urogen | Recurrent low-grade intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer | Intravesical | June |
| taletrectinib | Ibtrozi | Nuvation Bio | Locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC | Oral | June |
| avutometinib; defactinib | Avmapki Fakzynja Co-Pack | Verastem | KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer | Oral | May |
| telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv | Emrelis | Abbvie | Locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with high c-Met protein overexpression | IV | May |
| penpulimab-kcqx | no trade name | Akeso | (1) Recurrent or metastatic non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in combination with cisplatin or carboplatin and gemcitabine; (2) Metastatic non-keratinizing NPC with progression after prior therapy | IV | April |
| mirdametinib | Gomekli | SpringWorks | Neurofibromatosis type 1-associated plexiform neurofibromas (≥ 2 years of age) | Oral | February |
| nilotinib d-tartrate | no trade name | Cipla | Newly diagnosed Ph+ CML in chronic phase (CP); (2) CP and accelerated phase Ph+ CML resistant to imatinib | Oral | February |
| vimseltinib | Romvimza | Deciphera | Symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor | Oral | February |
| datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk | Datroway | Daiichi Sankyo | Unresectable or metastatic HR+, HER2- (IHC 0, IHC 1+, or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer | IV | January |
| treosulfan | Grafapex | Medexus | Preparative regimen for allogeneic HSCT in combination with fludarabine for patients with AML or MDS (≥ 1 year of age ) | IV | January |
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki | Enhertu | Daiichi Sankyo | First-line treatment of unresectable or metastatic HER2+ breast cancer in combination with pertuzumab | IV | December |
| niraparib and abiraterone acetate | Akeega | Janssen | BRCA2-mutated metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer in combination with prednisone | Oral | December |
| pirtobrutinib | Jaypirca | Eli Lilly | R/R CLL/SLL previously treated with a BTK inhibitor | Oral | December |
| rucaparib | Rubraca | Pharmaand GmbH | Deleterious BRCA-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer previously treated with androgen receptor-directed therapy | Oral | December |
| atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs | Tecentriq Hybreza | Genentech | Indication for unresectable or metastatic ASPS expanded to include pediatrics ≥ 12 years of age weighing ≥ 40 kg | SC | November |
| daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj | Darzalex Faspro | Janssen | High-risk smoldering multiple myeloma | SC | November |
| durvalumab | Imfinzi | AstraZeneca | Resectable gastric and GEJ cancer in combination with FLOT (neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment) | IV | November |
| enfortumab vedotin-ejfv | Padcev | Astellas | Muscle invasive bladder cancer in combination with Keytruda or Keytruda Qlex for cisplatin-ineligible patients | IV | November |
| epcoritamab-bysp | Epkinly | Genmab | R/R follicular lymphoma in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab | SC | November |
| nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy | Opdivo Qvantig | Bristol-Myers Squibb | Indications for melanoma and CRC expanded to include pediatrics ≥ 12 years of age weighing ≥ 30 kg | SC | November |
| pembrolizumab | Keytruda | Merck Sharp and Dohme | Muscle invasive bladder cancer in combination with Padcev for cisplatin-ineligible patients | IV | November |
| pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph | Keytruda Qlex | Merck Sharp and Dohme | Muscle invasive bladder cancer in combination with Padcev for cisplatin-ineligible patients | SC | November |
| selumetinib | Koselugo | AstraZeneca | Indication for neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas expanded to include adults | Oral | November |
| atezolizumab | Tecentriq | Genentech | Extensive-stage SCLC in combination with Zepzelca | IV | October |
| atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs | Tecentriq Hybreza | Genentech | Extensive-stage SCLC in combination with Zepzelca | SC | October |
| cemiplimab-rwlc | Libtayo | Regeneron | Adjuvant treatment of CSCC at high risk of recurrence | IV | October |
| lurbinectedin | Zepzelca | Jazz | Extensive-stage SCLC in combination with Tecentriq or Tecentriq Hybreza | IV | October |
| nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy | Opdivo Qvantig | Bristol-Myers Squibb | Unresectable or metastatic MSI-H or dMMR CRC | SC | October |
| pemetrexed | Axtle | Avyxa | Metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK aberrations in combination with Keytruda and platinum chemotherapy | IV | October |
| revumenib | Revuforj | Syndax | R/R AML with a susceptible NPM1 mutation (≥ 1 year of age) | Oral | October |
| selumetinib | Koselugo | AstraZeneca | Indication for neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas expanded to include patients ≥ 1 year of age | Oral | September |
| dasatinib | Phyrago | Handa/Cycle | Patients ≥ 1 year of age with: (1) Ph+ CML in chronic phase; (2) newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL in combination with chemotherapy | Oral | August |
| darolutamide | Nubeqa | Bayer | Metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer as a single agent | Oral | June |
| datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk | Datroway | Daiichi Sankyo | Locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated NSCLC | IV | June |
| pembrolizumab | Keytruda | Merck Sharp and Dohme | Resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma with tumors expressing PD-L1 | IV | June |
| tafasitamab-cxix | Monjuvi | Incyte | R/R follicular lymphoma in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab | IV | June |
| belzutifan | Welireg | Merck Sharp and Dohme | Locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma (≥ 12 years of age) | Oral | May |
| retifanlimab-dlwr | Zynyz | Incyte | (1) Locally recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel; (2) Locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC with disease progression as a single agent | IV | May |
| ipilimumab | Yervoy | Bristol-Myers Squibb | Indication for MSI-H or dMMR CRC in combination with Opdivo expanded to include treatment-naïve patients (≥ 12 years of age) | IV | April |
| ipilimumab | Yervoy | Bristol-Myers Squibb | Indication for unresectable or metastatic HCC in combination with Opdivo expanded to include treatment-naïve patients | IV | April |
| nivolumab | Opdivo | Bristol-Myers Squibb | Indication for MSI-H or dMMR CRC in combination with Yervoy expanded to include treatment-naïve patients (≥ 12 years of age) | IV | April |
| nivolumab | Opdivo | Bristol-Myers Squibb | Indication for unresectable or metastatic HCC in combination with Yervoy expanded to include treatment-naïve patients | IV | April |
| palbociclib | Ibrance | Pfizer | PIK3CA-mutated, HR+, HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with Itovebi and Faslodex | Oral | April |
| cabozantinib | Cabometyx | Exelixis | Pancreatic and extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (≥ 12 years of age) | Oral | March |
| durvalumab | Imfinzi | AstraZeneca | Neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer | IV | March |
| tislelizumab-jsgr | Tevimbra | BeiGene | First line for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy | IV | March |
| brentuximab vedotin | Adcetris | Seagen | R/R large B-cell lymphoma in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab | IV | February |
| acalabrutinib | Calquence | AstraZeneca | Untreated mantle cell lymphoma in combination with bendamustine and rituximab | Oral | January |
| fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki | Enhertu | Daiichi Sankyo | Unresectable or metastatic HR+, HER2- (IHC 0, IHC 1+, or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer | IV | January |
| panitumumab | Vectibix | Amgen | KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with sotorasib | IV | January |
| sotorasib | Lumakras | Amgen | KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with panitumumab | Oral | January |
Traditional drug approvals
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amoxicillin and clavulanate† | Augmentin XR | USAntibiotics | (1) Community acquired pneumonia; (2) Acute bacterial sinusitis | Oral | December |
| etripamil | Cardamyst | Milestone | Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia | Intranasal | December |
| lerodalcibep-liga | Lerochol | LIB | LDL-C reduction in hypercholesterolemia, including HeFH | SC | December |
| semaglutide oral tablets | Wegovy | Novo Nordisk | Patients with obesity or overweight for (1) weight management and (2) MACE risk reduction in established CVD | Oral | December |
| sildenafil oral film | Vybrique | IBSA | Erectile dysfunction | Oral | December |
| tradipitant | Nereus | Vanda | Motion sickness | Oral | December |
| zoliflodacin | Nuzolvence | Entasis | Uncomplicated gonorrhea (≥ 12 years of age weighing ≥ 35 kg) | Oral | December |
| clonidine oral solution | Javadin | Azurity | HTN | Oral | October |
| elinzanetant | Lynkuet | Bayer | Vasomotor symptoms due to menopause | Oral | October |
| fosfomycin | Contepo | Meitheal | Complicated UTI | IV | October |
| furosemide | Lasix Onyu | SQ Innovation | Edema associated with CHF | SC (infusor system) | October |
| bimatoprost ophthalmic gel | Zolymbus | Thea | Reduction of intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension | Ophthalmic | September |
| bumetanide nasal spray | Enbumyst | Corstasis | Edema associated with CHF, hepatic and renal disease | Intranasal | September |
| clotrimazole otic solution | Clotic | Carwin | Fungal otitis externa due to Aspergillus and Candida species | Otic | September |
| lamotrigine oral suspension | Subvenite | OWP | (1) Adjunctive therapy for epilepsy (≥ 2 years of age); (2) Monotherapy for epilepsy (≥ 16 years of age); (3) Bipolar I disorder | Oral | September |
| lidocaine topical system | Bondlido | MedRx | Post-herpetic neuralgia | Topical | September |
| cyclobenzaprine sublingual tablets | Tonmya | Tonix | Fibromyalgia | Oral | August |
| escitalopram capsules | no trade name | Almatica | (1) Major depressive disorder (12 to < 65 years of age); (2) Generalized anxiety disorder (adults < 65 years of age) | Oral | August |
| aceclidine ophthalmic solution | Vizz | Lenz | Presbyopia | Ophthalmic | July |
| amlodipine oral solution | Sdamlo | Brillian | (1) HTN (≥ 6 years of age); (2) Risk reduction in CAD | Oral | July |
| celecoxib oral suspension | Vyscoxa | Carwin | (1) Osteoarthritis; (2) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA); (3) Ankylosing spondylitis; (4) Juvenile RA (≥ 2 years of age) | Oral | July |
| delgocitinib | Anzupgo | Leo | Chronic hand eczema | Topical | July |
| methocarbamol oral suspension | Atmeksi | Metacel/ Rosemont | Acute painful musculoskeletal conditions (≥ 16 years of age) | Oral | July |
| ramipril oral solution | Vostally | Metacel/ Rosemont | (1) HTN; (2) Risk reduction in patients ≥ 55 years of age at high risk for MACE; (3) Risk reduction in post-MI HF | Oral | July |
| lisdexamfetamine dimesylate oral solution | Arynta | Azurity | (1) ADHD (≥ 6 years of age); (2) Binge eating disorder | Oral | June |
| telmisartan/ amlodipine/ indapamide | Widaplik | George Medicines | HTN | Oral | June |
| acoltremon | Tryptyr | Alcon | Dry eye disease | Ophthalmic | May |
| dihydroergotamine injection | Brekiya | Amneal | Acute treatment of migraine and cluster headaches | SC | May |
| aripiprazole oral film | Mezofy | CMG | Schizophrenia (≥ 13 years of age) | Oral | April |
| dihydroergotamine nasal powder | Atzumi | Satsuma | Acute treatment of migraine | Intranasal | April |
| metoprolol tartrate oral solution | Lopressor | Validus | (1) HTN; (2) Long-term treatment of angina pectoris; (3) Hemodynamically stable patients with MI in conjunction with IV metoprolol | Oral | April |
| chlorthalidone | Hemiclor | PRM | HTN | Oral | March |
| gepotidacin | Blujepa | GSK | Uncomplicated UTI (females ≥ 12 years of age) | Oral | March |
| losartan oral suspension | Arbli | Scienture | (1) HTN (> 6 years of age); (2) Risk reduction in patients with HTN and LVH; (3) Diabetic nephropathy | Oral | March |
| aztreonam / avibactam | Emblaveo | Abbvie | Complicated intra-abdominal infections in combination with metronidazole | IV | February |
| copper intrauterine system | Miudella | Sebela Women's Health | Pregnancy prevention for up to 3 years | Intrauterine | February |
| hydrochlorothiazide oral suspension | Inzirqo | Ani | Adults and pediatric patients with (1) HTN; (2) Edema associated with CHF, hepatic cirrhosis and renal disease | Oral | January |
| meloxicam / rizatriptan | Symbravo | Axsome | Acute treatment of migraine | Oral | January |
| sitagliptin oral solution | Brynovin | Azurity | T2DM | Oral | January |
| suzetrigine | Journavx | Vertex | Moderate to severe acute pain | Oral | January |
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cariprazine | Vraylar | Abbvie | (1) Indication for schizophrenia expanded to include patients ≥ 13 years of age; (2) Indication for acute treatment of bipolar I disorder expanded to include patients ≥ 10 years of age | Oral | December |
| cilastatin / imipenem / relebactam | Recarbrio | Merck Sharp and Dohme | Indications for complicated UTI, complicated intra-abdominal infections and HABP/VABP expanded to include pediatrics weighing ≥ 2 kg | IV | December |
| ferric maltol | Accrufer | Shield | Indication for iron deficiency expanded to include patients ≥ 10 years of age | Oral | December |
| flibanserin | Addyi | Sprout | Indication for generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder expanded to include postmenopausal women < 65 years of age | Oral | December |
| furosemide | Furoscix | SC Pharmaceuticals | Indication for edema in chronic HF or CKD expanded to include pediatrics weighing ≥ 43 kg | SC (infusor system) | December |
| gepotidacin | Blujepa | GlaxoSmithKline | Uncomplicated gonorrhea (≥ 12 years of age weighing ≥ 45 kg) | Oral | December |
| tirzepatide | Mounjaro | Eli Lilly | Indication for T2DM expanded to include patients ≥ 10 years of age | SC | December |
| linaclotide | Linzess | Abbvie | Indication for IBS-C expanded to include patients ≥ 7 years of age | Oral | November |
| lumateperone | Caplyta | Intra-Cellular Therapies | Adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder | Oral | November |
| naltrexone and bupropion | Contrave | Currax | Indication revised to remove BMI requirements | Oral | November |
| alirocumab | Praluent | Regeneron | Indication for MACE risk reduction expanded to include all adults at increased risk for MACE | SC | October |
| risperidone ER suspension | Uzedy | Teva | Bipolar I disorder | SC | October |
| roflumilast cream | Zoryve | Arcutis | Indication for atopic dermatitis expanded to include patients ≥ 2 years of age | Topical | October |
| semaglutide | Rybelsus | Novo Nordisk | MACE risk reduction in high-risk adults with T2DM | Oral | October |
| ruxolitinib | Opzelura | Incyte | Indication for atopic dermatitis expanded to include patients ≥ 2 years of age | Topical | September |
| evolocumab | Repatha | Amgen | Expanded indications: (1) MACE risk reduction in patients at increased risk; (2) monotherapy for HeFH and HoFH | SC | August |
| fremanezumab-vfrm | Ajovy | Teva | Episodic migraine prevention in patients 6 to 17 years of age weighing ≥ 45 kg | SC | August |
| semaglutide | Wegovy | Novo Nordisk | Noncirrhotic MASH with F2 to F3 fibrosis | SC | August |
| bictegravir/ emtricitabine/ tenofovir alafenamide | Biktarvy | Gilead | Complete regimen for HIV-1 (adults and pediatrics weighing ≥ 14 kg) | Oral | July |
| finerenone | Kerendia | Bayer | Risk reduction in HF with LVEF ≥ 40% | Oral | July |
| cobicistat | Tybost | Gilead | Indication for HIV-1 expanded to include: (1) pediatric patients weighing ≥ 14 kg to < 35 kg in combination with atazanavir and other ARVs except for tenofovir alafenamide; (2) pediatric patients weighing ≥ 15 kg to < 40 kg in combination with darunavir and other ARVs | Oral | June |
| emtricitabine/ tenofovir alafenamide fumarate | Descovy | Gilead | Indication for HIV-1 expanded to include pediatric patients weighing ≥ 14 kg to < 35 kg in combination with other ARVs, including darunavir and cobicistat, but not other protease inhibitors that require a CYP3A inhibitor | Oral | June |
| roflumilast 0.3% foam | Zoryve | Arcutis | Plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body (≥ 12 years of age) | Topical | May |
| apixaban | Eliquis | Bristol-Myers Squibb | Indication for treatment of VTE and risk reduction for recurrent VTE expanded to include pediatric patients from birth | Oral | April |
| dexamethasone ophthalmic insert | Dextenza | Ocular Therapeutix | Indications expanded to include pediatric patients: (1) ocular inflammation and pain following ophthalmic surgery; (2) allergic conjunctivitis (≥ 2 years of age) | Ophthalmic insert | April |
| diazepam nasal spray | Valtoco | Neurelis | Indication expanded to include pediatric patients ≥ 2 years of age with epilepsy | Intranasal | April |
| palonosetron | Posfrea | Avyxa | Indication for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting expanded to include patients 1 month to < 17 years of age | IV | April |
| tedizolid | Sivextro | Cubist | Indication for ABSSSI expanded to include (1) patients < 12 years of age weighing ≥ 35 kg (oral); (2) patients ≥ 26 weeks gestational age and weighing ≥ 1 kg (IV) | IV, Oral | April |
| darunavir / cobicistat | Prezcobix | Janssen | Expanded indication (≥ 25 kg to < 40 kg) for HIV-1 infection | Oral | March |
| epinephrine nasal spray | Neffy | ARS | Expanded indication (≥ 4 years of age weighing ≥ 15 kg) for type I allergic reactions | Intranasal | March |
| glucagon nasal powder | Baqsimi | Amphastar | Expanded indication (1 to 3 years of age) for severe hypoglycemia | Intranasal | March |
| emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir alafenamide | Odefsey | Gilead | Expanded indication (≥ 25 kg to < 35 kg) for HIV-1 infection | Oral | February |
| house dust mite (Dermatophagoides farinae and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus) allergen extract | Odactra | ALK-Abello | Expanded indication (5 to 11 years of age) for house dust mite-induced allergic rhinitis | Oral | February |
| moxidectin | no trade name | Medicines Development for Global Health | Expanded indication (4 to < 12 years of age) for onchocerciasis | Oral | February |
| semaglutide | Ozempic | Novo Nordisk | Reduce risk of worsening kidney disease and CV death in patients with T2DM and CKD | SC | January |
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA | Spikevax | Moderna | Full approval for COVID-19 prevention in patients 6 months to 64 years of age who are at increased risk | IM | July |
| COVID-19 vaccine, adjuvanted | Nuvaxovid | Novavax | Active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in: (1) adults ≥ 65 years of age; (2) high-risk patients 12 to 64 years of age | IM | May |
| COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA | mNexspike | Moderna | Active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in: (1) adults ≥ 65 years of age; (2) high-risk patients 12 to 64 years of age | IM | May |
| smallpox and mpox vaccine, live, non-replicating, freeze-dried formulation | Jynneos | Bavarian Nordic | Prevention of smallpox and mpox disease | IM | March |
| chikungunya vaccine, recombinant | Vimkunya | Bavarian Nordic | Prevention of chikungunya virus disease (≥ 12 years of age) | IM | February |
| meningococcal groups A, B, C, W and Y vaccine | Penmenvy | GSK | Prevention of disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, B, C, W and Y (10 through 25 years of age) | IM | February |
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSV vaccine | mResvia | Moderna | Indication for prevention of LRTD caused by RSV expanded to include patients 18 through 59 years of age who are at increased risk | IM | June |
| meningococcal (groups A, C, Y, W) conjugate vaccine | MenQuadfi | Sanofi Pasteur | Indication for prevention of invasive meningococcal disease expanded to include patients 6 weeks to 23 months of age | IM | May |
Cellular and gene therapy and biosimilar approvals
| Generic name | Brand name | Reference product | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| denosumab-mobz | Boncresa (interchangeable) | Prolia | Amneal | Bone health | SC | December |
| denosumab-mobz | Oziltus (interchangeable) | Xgeva | Amneal | Bone health | SC | December |
| ranibizumab-leyk | Nufymco (interchangeable) | Lucentis | Formycon | Macular and retinal disorders | Intravitreal | December |
| pegfilgrastim-unne | Armlupeg | Neulasta | Lupin | Neutropenia | SC | November |
| pertuzumab-dpzb | Poherdy (interchangeable) | Perjeta | Organon | Breast cancer | IV | November |
| aflibercept-boav | Eydenzelt | Eylea | Celltrion | Macular and retinal disorders | Intravitreal | October |
| denosumab-desu | Jubereq (interchangeable) | Xgeva | Accord | Bone health | SC | October |
| denosumab-desu | Osvyrti (interchangeable) | Prolia | Accord | Bone health | SC | October |
| denosumab-kyqq | Aukelso (provisional interchangeability) | Xgeva | Biocon | Bone health | SC | September |
| denosumab-kyqq | Bosaya (provisional interchangeability) | Prolia | Biocon | Bone health | SC | September |
| denosumab-qbde | Enoby | Prolia | Gedeon/ Hikma | Bone health | SC | September |
| denosumab-qbde | Xtrenbo | Xgeva | Gedeon/ Hikma | Bone health | SC | September |
| denosumab-nxxp | Bildyos | Prolia | Organon | Bone health | SC | August |
| denosumab-nxxp | Bilprevda | Xgeva | Organon | Bone health | SC | August |
| insulin aspart-xjhz | Kirsty (interchangeable) | Novolog | Biocon | Diabetes mellitus (adults and pediatrics) | IV, SC | July |
| ustekinumab-hmny | Starjemza (interchangeable) | Stelara | Bio-Thera/Hikma | Autoimmune disorders | IV, SC | May |
| bevacizumab-nwgd | Jobevne | Avastin | Biocon | Select patients with CRC, NSCLC, glioblastoma, RCC, cervical cancer and epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer | IV | April |
| denosumab-bnht | Bomyntra | Xgeva | Fresenius Kabi | Bone health | SC | March |
| denosumab-bnht | Conexxence | Prolia | Fresenius Kabi | Bone health | SC | March |
| omalizumab-igec | Omlyclo (interchangeable) | Xolair | Celltrion | (1) Asthma; (2) Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps; (3) IgE-mediated food allergies; (4) Chronic spontaneous urticaria | SC | March |
| denosumab-bmwo | Osenvelt | Xgeva | Celltrion | Bone health | SC | February |
| denosumab-bmwo | Stoboclo | Prolia | Celltrion | Bone health | SC | February |
| denosumab-dssb | Ospomyv | Prolia | Samsung Bioepis | Bone health | SC | February |
| denosumab-dssb | Xbryk | Xgeva | Samsung Bioepis | Bone health | SC | February |
| insulin aspart-szjj | Merilog, Merilog SoloStar | Novolog | Sanofi-Aventis | Diabetes mellitus | SC | February |
| tocilizumab-anoh | Avtozma | Actemra | Celltrion | Autoimmune disorders and COVID-19 | IV, SC | January |
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adalimumab-aacf | Idacio | Fresenius Kabi | (1) Uveitis (≥ 2 years of age); (2) Hidradenitis suppurativa (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | December |
| adalimumab-aaty | Yuflyma (interchangeable) | Celltrion | (1) Uveitis (≥ 2 years of age); (2) Hidradenitis suppurativa (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | October |
| adalimumab-adaz | Hyrimoz (interchangeable) | Sandoz | (1) Uveitis (≥ 2 years of age); (2) Hidradenitis suppurativa (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | October |
| adalimumab-adbm | Cyltezo (interchangeable) | Boehringer Ingelheim | (1) Uveitis (≥ 2 years of age); (2) Hidradenitis suppurativa (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | October |
| adalimumab-atto | Amjevita (interchangeable) | Amgen | (1) Uveitis (≥ 2 years of age); (2) Hidradenitis suppurativa (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | October |
| adalimumab-ryvk | Simlandi (interchangeable) | Alvotech | (1) Uveitis (≥ 2 years of age); (2) Hidradenitis suppurativa (≥ 12 years of age) | SC | October |
| tocilizumab-anoh | Avtozma (interchangeable) | Celltrion | CAR T cell-induced CRS (≥ 2 years of age) | IV | July |
| rituximab-abbs | Truxima | Teva | Pemphigus vulgaris | IV | June |
| rituximab-arrx | Riabni | Amgen | Pemphigus vulgaris | IV | June |
| rituximab-pvvr | Ruxience | Pfizer | Pemphigus vulgaris | IV | June |
| filgrastim-ayow | Releuko | Kashiv Biosciences | (1) Autologous hematopoietic progenitor cell mobilization for leukapheresis collection; (2) Hematopoietic syndrome of acute radiation syndrome | SC | April |
| pegfilgrastim-pbbk | Fylnetra | Kashiv Biosciences | Hematopoietic subsyndrome of acute radiation syndrome | SC | April |
| tocilizumab-aazg | Tyenne | Fresenius Kabi | (1) Hospitalized adults with COVID-19; (2) CAR T cell-induced CRS (≥ 2 years of age) | IV | February |
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| etuvetidigene autotemcel | Waskyra | Fondazione Telethon | Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (≥ 6 months of age) | IV | December |
| onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve | Itvisma | Novartis | Spinal muscular atrophy with SMN1 gene mutation (≥ 2 years of age) | Intrathecal | November |
| zopapogene imadenovec-drba | Papzimeos | Precigen | Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis | SC | August |
| prademagene zamikeracel | Zevaskyn | Abeona | Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa | Surgical - Topical | April |
| revakinagene taroretcel-lwey | Encelto | Neurotech | Macular telangiectasia type 2 | Intravitreal | March |
| Generic name | Brand name | Manufacturer | Indication(s) | Route of administration | Month approved* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lisocabtagene maraleucel | Breyanzi | Bristol-Myers Squibb | R/R marginal zone lymphoma | IV | December |
| omidubicel-onlv | Omisirge | Gamida Cell | Severe aplastic anemia (≥ 6 years of age) | IV | December |
| beremagene geperpavec-svdt | Vyjuvek | Krystal | Indication for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa expanded to include pediatrics from birth | Topical | September |
AAVRh74var adeno-associated virus serotype Rh74var
ABSSSI acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections
AChR acetylcholine receptor
ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ALK anaplastic lymphoma kinase
ALK+ anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive
ALL acute lymphoblastic leukemia
AML acute myeloid leukemia
AQP4 anti-aquaporin-4
ARV antiretroviral
ASPS alveolar soft part sarcoma
BCG Bacillus Calmette-Guérin
BMI body mass index
BPH benign prostatic hyperplasia
BRAF v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1
BRCA2 breast cancer gene 2
BTC biliary tract cancer
BTK Bruton tyrosine kinase
CAD coronary artery disease
CAR chimeric antigen receptor
CD19+ cluster of differentiate 19-positive
CD22+ cluster of differentiate 22-positive
CFTR cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
CHF congestive heart failure
CIDP chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
CIS carcinoma in situ
CKD chronic kidney disease
CLL chronic lymphocytic leukemia
CML chronic myeloid leukemia
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COVID-19 coronavirus disease 2019
CRC colorectal cancer
CRS cytokine release syndrome
CSCC cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
CV cardiovascular
CVD cardiovascular disease
CYP cytochrome P450
DMD Duchenne muscular dystrophy
dMMR deficient mismatch repair
EGFR epidermal growth factor receptor
ER extended release
ER+ estrogen receptor-positive
ERBB2 erythroblastic oncogene B receptor 2
ERC enhanced removal capability
ESR1 estrogen receptor 1
FGFR3 fibroblast growth factor receptor 3
FLOT fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin and docetaxel
GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease
GEJ gastroesophageal junction
GVHD graft versus host disease
HABP hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia
HCC hepatocellular carcinoma
HCI hydrochloride
HeFH heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
HER2 human epidermal growth factor receptor 2
HER2+ human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive
HER2- human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative
HF heart failure
HIV-1 human immunodeficiency virus type-1
HNSCC head and neck squamous cell cancer
HoFH homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
HR hormone receptor
HR+ hormone receptor-positive
HSCT hematopoietic stem cell transplant
HTN hypertension
IBS-C irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
IDH isocitrate dehydrogenase
Ig immunoglobulin
IHC immunohistochemistry
IM intramuscular
IR Immediate-release
ISH in situ hybridization
IV intravenous
KMT2A lysine methyltransferase 2A gene
KRAS Kirsten rat sarcoma virus
LDL-C low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
LEPR leptin receptor
LRTD lower respiratory tract disease
LVEF left ventricular ejection fraction
LVH left ventricular hypertrophy
MACE major adverse cardiovascular events
MASH metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
MCC Merkel cell carcinoma
MDS myelodysplastic syndrome
mFOLFOX6 fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin
MI myocardial infarction
MPM malignant pleural mesothelioma
MSI-H microsatellite instability-high
MuSK muscle-specific tyrosine kinase
NPM1 nucleophosmin 1
NRG1+ neuregulin 1-positive
NSCLC non-small cell lung cancer
NTRK neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase
ODT orally disintegrating tablet
PAH pulmonary arterial hypertension
PCSK1 proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1
PD-L1+ programmed death-ligand 1-positive
Ph+ Philadelphia chromosome-positive
Ph- Philadelphia chromosome-negative
PIK3CA phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha
POMC pro-opiomelanocortin
PrEP pre-exposure prophylaxis
PsA psoriatic arthritis
PsO plaque psoriasis
R/R relapsed or refractory
RCC renal cell carcinoma
RET rearranged during transfection
RNA ribonucleic acid
RSV respiratory syncytial virus
RVO retinal vein occlusion
SC subcutaneous
SCLC small cell lung cancer
sJIA systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis
SLL small lymphocytic leukemia
SMN1 survival motor neuron 1
T2DM type 2 diabetes mellitus
TMB-H tumor mutational burden-high
TNBC triple-negative breast cancer
TKD tyrosine kinase domain
UTI urinary tract infection
VABP ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
VEGF vascular endothelial growth factor
VTE venous thromboembolism
XR extended release
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