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New Treatment Option for Plaque PsoriasisFDA Approvals

New Treatment Option for Plaque Psoriasis

Ilumya (tildrakizumab-asmn) approved to treat plaque psoriasis

April 5, 2018·1 min read
A New Patch for Post-Shingles PainFDA Approvals

A New Patch for Post-Shingles Pain

ZTlido (lidocaine topical system) approved to treat post-herpetic neuralgia

March 24, 2018·1 min read
'Smart' Glucose Monitoring System Gets Green LightFDA Approvals

'Smart' Glucose Monitoring System Gets Green Light

Guardian Connect system approved for proactive diabetes management

March 23, 2018·1 min read
New HIV Treatment for People with Few OptionsFDA Approvals

New HIV Treatment for People with Few Options

Trogarzo (ibalizumab-uiyk) approved to treat certain patients with HIV

March 14, 2018·1 min read
A New Rx for Cystic FibrosisFDA Approvals

A New Rx for Cystic Fibrosis

Symdeko (tezacaftor/ivacaftor) approved to treat cystic fibrosis

February 26, 2018·1 min read
A New Rx for a Rare CancerFDA Approvals

A New Rx for a Rare Cancer

Lutathera (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) approved to treat gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

February 18, 2018·1 min read
A Triple Threat for HIVFDA Approvals

A Triple Threat for HIV

Biktarvy (bictegravir, emtricitabine, tenofovir alafenamide) approved to treat HIV

February 15, 2018·1 min read
Several New Medications ApprovedFDA Approvals

Several New Medications Approved

FDA approves multiple medications for a variety of conditions

January 15, 2018·1 min read
New Rx to Treat Very Low Blood PressureFDA Approvals

New Rx to Treat Very Low Blood Pressure

Giapreza (angiotensin II) approved to raise blood pressure in adults with shock

January 3, 2018·1 min read
New Gene Therapy for Vision LossFDA Approvals

New Gene Therapy for Vision Loss

Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec-rzyl) approved to combat inherited vision loss

December 28, 2017·1 min read
New Rx Approved for Rare Autoimmune DiseaseFDA Approvals

New Rx Approved for Rare Autoimmune Disease

Nucala (mepolizumab) approved for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

December 20, 2017·1 min read
New Insulin Product ApprovedFDA Approvals

New Insulin Product Approved

Admelog (insulin lispro injection) approved to treat diabetes

December 14, 2017·2 min read
New Biosimilar Gets Green LightFDA Approvals

New Biosimilar Gets Green Light

Ogivri (trastuzumab-dkst) approved to treat breast and stomach cancers

December 10, 2017·1 min read
Vision-Improving Device Gets FDA ApprovalFDA Approvals

Vision-Improving Device Gets FDA Approval

RxSight Inc. device approved to enhance vision after cataract surgery

December 3, 2017·2 min read
First Two-Drug HIV Combo ApprovedFDA Approvals

First Two-Drug HIV Combo Approved

Juluca (dolutegravir and rilpivirine) approved to treat HIV virus type 1

December 3, 2017·1 min read
Rx for Rare Genetic Disorder Gets FDA Green LightFDA Approvals

Rx for Rare Genetic Disorder Gets FDA Green Light

Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) approved to treat patients with Sly syndrome

November 20, 2017·1 min read
First Digital Medication ApprovedFDA Approvals

First Digital Medication Approved

Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole) tracks medication habits through a sensor

November 18, 2017·2 min read
Lung Cancer Rx Receives FDA ApprovalFDA Approvals

Lung Cancer Rx Receives FDA Approval

Alecensa (alectinib) approved to treat ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer

November 14, 2017·1 min read
A New Treatment for a Rare Blood CancerFDA Approvals

A New Treatment for a Rare Blood Cancer

Zelboraf (vemurafenib) approved to treat Erdheim-Chester disease

November 12, 2017·1 min read
New Lymphoma Rx ApprovedFDA Approvals

New Lymphoma Rx Approved

Calquence (acalabrutinib) approved to treat mantle cell lymphoma in adults

November 6, 2017·1 min read
Second US Gene Therapy ApprovedFDA Approvals

Second US Gene Therapy Approved

Gene therapy Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel) approved to treat lymphoma

October 22, 2017·1 min read
New Device Approved to Treat Sleep ApneaFDA Approvals

New Device Approved to Treat Sleep Apnea

Implantable Remede System approved to treat sleep apnea

October 14, 2017·1 min read
Breast Cancer Rx Gets Thumbs Up from FDAFDA Approvals

Breast Cancer Rx Gets Thumbs Up from FDA

Verzenio (abemaciclib) approved to treat certain advanced breast cancer types

October 9, 2017·1 min read
Seizure Rx Now Approved for KidsFDA Approvals

Seizure Rx Now Approved for Kids

Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate) approved to treat seizures in children

October 8, 2017·1 min read