New Drug Approvals
The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA. Includes newly approved drugs and new indications for drugs already approved.
See also: Generic approvals, Approval process, New indications & dosage forms
Abrysvo (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine) Injection
Company: Pfizer Inc.
Date of Approval: May 31, 2023
Treatment for: Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Abrysvo (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in individuals 60 years of age and older.
Inpefa (sotagliflozin) Tablets
Company: Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Date of Approval: May 26, 2023
Treatment for: Heart Failure
Inpefa (sotagliflozin) is a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor used in the treatment of heart failure.
Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) Tablets (co-packaged)
Company: Pfizer Inc.
Date of Approval: May 25, 2023
Treatment for: COVID-19
Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) is a co-packaged product containing nirmatrelvir, a SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor, and ritonavir, a HIV-1 protease inhibitor and CYP3A inhibitor, indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death.
Posluma (flotufolastat F 18) Injection
Company: Blue Earth Diagnostics
Date of Approval: May 25, 2023
Treatment for: Positron Emission Tomography Imaging, Diagnosis and Investigation
Posluma (flotufolastat F 18) a radioactive diagnostic agent used for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in men with prostate cancer.
Brixadi (buprenorphine) Extended-Release Injection
Company: Braeburn Inc.
Date of Approval: May 23, 2023
Treatment for: Opioid Use Disorder
Brixadi (buprenorphine) is a partial opioid agonist for use in the treatment of opioid use disorder.
Xacduro (sulbactam and durlobactam (co-packaged)) Kit for Injection
Company: Innoviva, Inc.
Date of Approval: May 23, 2023
Treatment for: Acinetobacter Pneumonia
Xacduro (sulbactam and durlobactam) is a co-packaged product containing the beta-lactam antibacterial sulbactam, and the beta lactamase inhibitor durlobactam for use in the treatment of serious infections caused by Acinetobacter.
Yuflyma (adalimumab-aaty) Injection
Company: Celltrion, Inc.
Date of Approval: May 23, 2023
Treatment for: rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa.
Yuflyma (adalimumab-aaty) is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker biosimilar to Humira, approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa.
Opvee (nalmefene hydrochloride) Nasal Spray
Company: Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Date of Approval: May 22, 2023
Treatment for: Opioid Overdose
Opvee (nalmefene hydrochloride) is a nasal spray formulation of the approved opioid antagonist nalmefene hydrochloride for use in the treatment of opioid overdose.
Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp) Injection
Company: AbbVie Inc.
Date of Approval: May 19, 2023
Treatment for: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp) is a bispecific CD20-directed CD3 T-cell engager for use in the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
Vyjuvek (beremagene geperpavec-svdt) Topical Gel
Company: Krystal Biotech, Inc.
Date of Approval: May 19, 2023
Treatment for: Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Vyjuvek (beremagene-geperpavec-svdt) is a herpes-simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) vector-based gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in patients dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane) Ophthalmic Solution - formerly NOV03
Company: Bausch & Lomb Inc.
Date of Approval: May 18, 2023
Treatment for: Dry Eye Disease
Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane) is a semifluorinated alkane indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.
Skinvive by Juvederm (hyaluronic acid and lidocaine) Injectable Gel
Company: AbbVie Inc.
Date of Approval: May 15, 2023
Treatment for: Facial Wrinkles
Skinvive by Juvéderm (hyaluronic acid and lidocaine) is an intradermal microdroplet injection containing a dermal filler and a local anesthetic used to improve skin smoothness of the cheeks in adults over the age of 21.
Veozah (fezolinetant) Tablets
Company: Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
Date of Approval: May 12, 2023
Treatment for: Menopausal Disorders, Hot Flashes
Veozah (fezolinetant) is a selective neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause.
Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj) Injection
Company: Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.
Date of Approval: May 9, 2023
Treatment for: Fabry Disease
Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj) is a hydrolytic lysosomal neutral glycosphingolipid-specific enzyme indicated for the treatment of adults with confirmed Fabry disease.
Mydcombi (phenylephrine hydrochloride and tropicamide) Ophthalmic Spray
Company: Eyenovia, Inc.
Date of Approval: May 5, 2023
Treatment for: Pupillary Dilation
Mydcombi (phenylephrine hydrochloride and tropicamide) is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist and anticholinergic fixed-combination ophthalmic spray indicated to induce mydriasis for diagnostic procedures and in conditions where short term pupil dilation is desired.
Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, adjuvanted) Suspension for Intramuscular Injection
Company: GlaxoSmithKline
Date of Approval: May 3, 2023
Treatment for: Prevention of RSV Infection
Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, adjuvanted) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus in individuals 60 years of age and older.
Lumryz (sodium oxybate) Granules for Extended-Release Oral Suspension
Company: Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc
Date of Approval: May 1, 2023
Treatment for: Narcolepsy
Lumryz (sodium oxybate) is a once-nightly formulation of the approved central nervous system depressant sodium oxybate indicated for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in adults with narcolepsy.
Uzedy (risperidone) Extended-Release Injectable Suspension
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals and MedinCell
Date of Approval: April 28, 2023
Treatment for: Schizophrenia
Uzedy (risperidone) is a long-acting injectable atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
Abilify Asimtufii (aripiprazole) Extended-Release Injectable Suspension
Company: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Date of Approval: April 27, 2023
Treatment for: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Abilify Asimtufii (aripiprazole) is a long-acting injectable atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.
Vowst (fecal microbiota spores, live-brpk) Capsules - formerly SER-109
Company: Seres Therapeutics, Inc.
Date of Approval: April 26, 2023
Treatment for: Prevention of Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection
Vowst (fecal microbiota spores, live-brpk) is an oral microbiome therapeutic indicated to prevent the recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in individuals 18 years of age and older following antibacterial treatment for recurrent CDI.
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