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Veltassa FDA Approval History

FDA Approved: Yes (First approved October 21, 2015)
Brand name: Veltassa
Generic name: patiromer
Dosage form: for Oral Suspension
Company: Vifor Pharma, Inc.
Treatment for: Hyperkalemia

Veltassa (patiromer) is an oral potassium binder for the treatment of hyperkalemia.

Development timeline for Veltassa

DateArticle
Nov 27, 2016Approval FDA Approves Supplemental New Drug Application for Veltassa Removing Boxed Warning Regarding Drug-Drug Interactions
Oct 21, 2015Approval FDA Approves Veltassa (patiromer) for Hyperkalemia
Jan  5, 2015Relypsa Announces October 21, 2015 as PDUFA Date for NDA for Patiromer for Oral Suspension
Dec 15, 2014Relypsa Announces FDA Acceptance of New Drug Application for Patiromer for Oral Suspension to Treat Hyperkalemia
Oct 22, 2014Relypsa Submits NDA for Patiromer for Oral Suspension to Treat Hyperkalemia

See also

Veltassa (patiromer) Consumer information

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