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2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · 2026 289 Approvals Total 30+ First-in-Class FDA Approved
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Brand Name Generic Name Drug Class Indication Route
Zycubo copper histidinate Copper Replacement Therapy Menkes Disease (pediatric) SC
Yuvezzi carbachol + brimonidine Dual Ophthalmic Agonist Combo Presbyopia (adults) Ophthalmic
Filkri filgrastim-laha G-CSF Biosimilar BIOSIM Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia SC / IV
Desmoda desmopressin acetate (oral soln) Vasopressin Analog — Oral Central Diabetes Insipidus Oral
Yuviwel navepegritide CNP Analog ★ FIC Achondroplasia (children 2+) SC weekly
Adquey difamilast 1% Topical PDE-4 Inhibitor ★ FIC Atopic Dermatitis (ages 2+) Topical
Loargys pegzilarginase-nbln Recombinant Arginase ERT Arginase 1 Deficiency IV weekly
Icotyde icotrokira Oral IL-23 Receptor Antagonist ★ FIC Moderate-severe Plaque Psoriasis Oral daily
Lynavoy linerixibat IBAT Inhibitor ★ FIC Cholestatic Pruritus / PBC Oral BD
Lifyorli relacorilan Selective GCR Modulator Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer Oral daily
Avlayah tividenofusp alfa-eknm Brain-Penetrating I2S ERT Hunter Syndrome (MPS Type II) IV weekly
Kresladi marnetegragene autotemcel Autologous HSC Gene Therapy ★ FIC Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-I IV (one-time)
Awiqli insulin icodec-abae Ultra-Long-Acting Basal Insulin ★ FIC Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus SC weekly
Foundayo orforgliprion Non-Peptide Oral GLP-1 RA ★ FIC Obesity / Overweight Oral daily
Bysanti milsaperidone Atypical Antipsychotic Schizophrenia · Bipolar I (manic/mixed) Oral daily
Idvynso doravirine + islatravir NNRTI + NRTTI Combo ★ FIC HIV-1 (switch regimen) Oral daily
Veppanu vepdegestrant PROTAC ER Degrader ★ FIC ER+/HER2−/ESR1-mutated Breast Cancer Oral daily
Beqalzi sonrotoclax BCL-2 Inhibitor Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma Oral daily
Baxfendy baxdrostat Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor ★ FIC Hypertension (add-on) Oral daily
Hepcludex bulevirtide-gmod HBV/HDV Entry Inhibitor ★ FIC Chronic Hepatitis Delta (HDV) SC daily
Decnupaz pivekimab sunirine-pvzy Anti-CD123 ADC Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm IV infusion
Zaynich cefepime + zidebactam Cephalosporin + Novel BLI ★ FIC Complicated UTI / Pyelonephritis IV infusion
Xocova ensitrelvir SARS-CoV-2 3CL Protease Inhibitor COVID-19 Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Oral
Cypsedo cipepofol GABA-A PAM (Propofol Analog) General Anesthesia Induction IV bolus
Ambelvist gadoquatrane Macrocyclic Gadolinium MRI Contrast MRI — Lesions with Abnormal Vascularity IV injection
Utebzi tebipenem pivoxil Oral Carbapenem ★ FIC Complicated UTI / Pyelonephritis Oral TDS
Lumvoa veligrotug-vvze Anti-IGF-1R mAb Thyroid Eye Disease IV infusion
Trutakna atacicept-vymj TACI-Fc Fusion (BAFF/APRIL blocker) ★ FIC IgA Nephropathy SC weekly
Revtorpyk gedatolisib Pan-PI3K / mTOR Dual Inhibitor HR+/HER2−/ESR1-mutated Breast Cancer IV weekly
Lipfendra enlicitide decanoate Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor ★ FIC LDL Cholesterol Reduction Oral daily
Jideytro zidesamtinib Next-Gen ROS1 / NTRK TKI ROS1-positive NSCLC Oral daily
Lytenava bevacizumab-vikg Anti-VEGF mAb BIOSIM Neovascular (Wet) AMD Intravitreal
Simtriyo centanafadine Triple Monoamine Reuptake Inhibitor ★ FIC ADHD (adults) Oral BD
Orzeyful oveporexton OX2R Agonist ★ FIC Narcolepsy Type 1 Oral daily
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Zycubo
copper histidinate
Copper Replacement
Indication
Menkes Disease (pediatric)
Mechanism
Delivers copper ions to restore copper-dependent enzyme activity essential for brain development and connective tissue formation.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Individualized dosing
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Yuvezzi
carbachol + brimonidine tartrate
Dual Ophthalmic Agonist
Indication
Presbyopia (adults)
Mechanism
Brimonidine reduces pupil size; carbachol contracts the ciliary muscle — together sharpening near-vision focus in age-related reading difficulty.
Dose & Route
1 drop / eye · Once daily (ophthalmic solution)
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Filkri
filgrastim-laha
G-CSF Biosimilar
Indication
Chemo/Radiation-induced Neutropenia
Mechanism
Signals bone marrow to produce and release white blood cells, reducing risk of severe infections after chemotherapy or radiation.
Dose & Route
SC injection or IV infusion · Weight-based dosing
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Desmoda
desmopressin acetate (oral solution)
Vasopressin Analog · Oral
Indication
Central Diabetes Insipidus
Mechanism
Mimics ADH — instructs kidneys to retain water and reduce urine output in patients with deficient hypothalamic hormone production.
Dose & Route
Oral solution · Dose individually titrated
Yuviwel
navepegritide
CNP Analog ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Achondroplasia — linear growth (children ≥2)
Mechanism
Blocks the faulty FGFR3 signal in growth-plate cartilage cells that abnormally halts bone lengthening, allowing more normal skeletal growth.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Once weekly
Adquey
difamilast 1%
Topical PDE-4 Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Mild-to-moderate Atopic Dermatitis (≥2 yrs)
Mechanism
Inhibits PDE-4 in skin cells, preventing breakdown of cAMP — reducing immune overactivation that causes eczema.
Dose & Route
1% ointment · Applied to affected skin · Twice daily
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Loargys
pegzilarginase-nbln
Recombinant Arginase ERT
Indication
Arginase 1 Deficiency (Hyperargininemia)
Mechanism
Replaces absent arginase-1 enzyme that breaks down arginine, preventing toxic arginine accumulation that injures the nervous system and muscles.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Once weekly
Icotyde
icotrokira
Oral IL-23R Antagonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Moderate-to-severe Plaque Psoriasis (adults)
Mechanism
First oral agent to directly block the IL-23 receptor on immune cells — shutting down the inflammatory cascade driving plaque formation.
Dose & Route
Tablet 25 mg · Orally once daily
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Lynavoy
linerixibat
IBAT Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Cholestatic Pruritus · Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Mechanism
Blocks the gut IBAT protein that recycles bile acids back into blood — trapping bile in the bowel and reducing the liver/skin overload causing relentless itching.
Dose & Route
Tablet · Orally twice daily
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Lifyorli
relacorilan
Selective GCR Modulator
Indication
Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer (+ nab-paclitaxel)
Mechanism
Blocks the glucocorticoid receptor in ovarian cancer cells, stripping the tumour of cortisol-driven protection and restoring sensitivity to chemotherapy.
Dose & Route
Oral capsule · Once daily (weight-based dose)
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Avlayah
tividenofusp alfa-eknm
Brain-Penetrating I2S ERT
Indication
Hunter Syndrome — MPS Type II (all ages)
Mechanism
Delivers missing iduronate-2-sulfatase across the blood-brain barrier to break down complex sugar chains that accumulate in all organs including the brain.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Once weekly
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Kresladi
marnetegragene autotemcel
HSC Gene Therapy ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-I (LAD-I) in children
Mechanism
Autologous stem cells corrected with a functional CD18 gene — permanently restoring the ability to fight infection with a single infusion.
Dose & Route
Single IV infusion · One-time gene therapy
Awiqli
insulin icodec-abae
Ultra-Long Basal Insulin ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (adults)
Mechanism
First once-weekly basal insulin. Engineered with reversible albumin binding that keeps it active for 7 full days from a single injection.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Once weekly · Starting 70 units
Foundayo
orforgliprion
Non-Peptide Oral GLP-1 RA ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Obesity / Overweight with comorbidities (adults)
Mechanism
First non-peptide oral GLP-1 agonist. Small molecule pill activating GLP-1R — making the brain feel full sooner, slowing the stomach, reducing calorie intake. No food timing restrictions.
Dose & Route
Oral tablet · Once daily · Titrate 3 mg → 36 mg
Bysanti
milsaperidone
Atypical Antipsychotic
Indication
Schizophrenia · Manic/Mixed Episodes (Bipolar I)
Mechanism
Blocks D2/D3 dopamine receptors in mesolimbic pathways (antipsychotic core), with 5-HT2A antagonism improving negative symptoms and partial 5-HT1A agonism providing anxiolytic benefit.
Dose & Route
Oral tablet · Once daily · Approved Feb 2026
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Idvynso
doravirine + islatravir
NNRTI + NRTTI Combo ★ First-in-Class
Indication
HIV-1 Infection — Switch Regimen (adults)
Mechanism
Doravirine blocks HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (NNRTI). Islatravir — a first-in-class NRTTI — incorporates into viral DNA and stalls translocation, preventing chain elongation via a distinct mechanism that covers common NRTI resistance mutations.
Dose & Route
Single oral tablet · Once daily · Approved Apr 2026
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Veppanu
vepdegestrant
PROTAC ER Degrader ★ First-in-Class
Indication
ER+/HER2−/ESR1-mutated Breast Cancer (post-CDK4/6i)
Mechanism
First approved PROTAC in oncology. Bifunctional molecule recruits an E3 ubiquitin ligase to tag the estrogen receptor for proteasomal destruction — degrading ESR1-mutated ER that drives endocrine resistance, eliminating it entirely rather than just blocking it.
Dose & Route
Oral capsule · Once daily · Approved May 2026
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Beqalzi
sonrotoclax
BCL-2 Inhibitor
Indication
Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma (≥2 prior lines)
Mechanism
Inhibits BCL-2 anti-apoptotic protein overexpressed in mantle cell lymphoma, releasing the pro-apoptotic BAX/BAK proteins to trigger programmed cell death in cancer cells that have evaded it.
Dose & Route
Oral tablet · Step-up dosing then maintenance · Approved May 2026
Baxfendy
baxdrostat
Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Hypertension — add-on to other antihypertensives
Mechanism
First CYP11B2 inhibitor. Selectively blocks the adrenal enzyme that converts cortisol precursors into aldosterone, reducing sodium retention and vascular volume — without affecting cortisol synthesis (unlike broader adrenal inhibitors).
Dose & Route
Oral tablet · Once daily · Approved May 2026
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Hepcludex
bulevirtide-gmod
HBV/HDV Entry Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) — without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis
Mechanism
Peptide mimicking the preS1 domain of HBV large surface antigen — competitively blocks NTCP (sodium-taurocholate co-transporting polypeptide) on hepatocytes, preventing both HDV and HBV from entering liver cells.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Once daily · Approved May 2026
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Decnupaz
pivekimab sunirine-pvzy
Anti-CD123 ADC
Indication
Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN)
Mechanism
Antibody-drug conjugate targeting CD123 (IL-3Rα) overexpressed on BPDCN blasts — delivers a cytotoxic diphtheria toxin payload directly into cancer cells after receptor-mediated internalization.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Dose per label · Approved May 2026
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Zaynich
cefepime + zidebactam
Cephalosporin + Novel BLI ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Complicated UTI / Pyelonephritis (including resistant organisms)
Mechanism
Cefepime inhibits PBPs (cell wall synthesis). Zidebactam — a novel class NXL-4 β-lactam enhancer — simultaneously inhibits both serine β-lactamases AND PBP2, restoring activity against carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative organisms via dual target engagement.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Per label · Approved May 2026
Xocova
ensitrelvir
SARS-CoV-2 3CL Protease Inhibitor
Indication
COVID-19 Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (following known contact)
Mechanism
Inhibits 3CL main protease (Mpro) of SARS-CoV-2, blocking cleavage of viral polyproteins into functional replication machinery — preventing viral establishment after exposure, before symptoms develop.
Dose & Route
Oral · Loading dose then once daily × 5 days · Approved May 2026
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Cypsedo
cipepofol
GABA-A PAM · Propofol Analog
Indication
General Anesthesia Induction (adults undergoing surgery)
Mechanism
Positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors in the CNS, causing rapid hypnosis for anesthesia induction. Structurally related to propofol but with higher potency and a more favorable injection-site pain profile.
Dose & Route
IV bolus · Weight-adjusted induction dose · Approved May 2026
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Ambelvist
gadoquatrane
Macrocyclic Gadolinium MRI Contrast
Indication
MRI — Detect/Visualize Lesions with Abnormal Vascularity
Mechanism
Macrocyclic gadolinium chelate that distributes into extracellular space and shortens T1 relaxation time, enhancing MRI signal in hypervascular lesions. Macrocyclic cage provides greater thermodynamic stability than linear agents.
Dose & Route
IV injection · Per label · Approved Jun 2026
Utebzi
tebipenem pivoxil
Oral Carbapenem ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Complicated UTI / Pyelonephritis (susceptible pathogens)
Mechanism
First oral carbapenem approved in the US. Pivaloyloxymethyl ester prodrug hydrolyzed after absorption to tebipenem, which inhibits PBP2 and PBP3 in bacterial cell wall synthesis — enabling step-down oral therapy for complicated UTIs, replacing IV carbapenem hospitalization.
Dose & Route
Oral tablet · 600 mg three times daily · Approved Jun 2026
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Lumvoa
veligrotug-vvze
Anti-IGF-1R mAb
Indication
Thyroid Eye Disease (active phase)
Mechanism
Blocks IGF-1 receptor on orbital fibroblasts and adipocytes, disrupting the IGF-1R/TSH receptor crosstalk that drives orbital inflammation, adipogenesis, and proptosis in Graves orbitopathy.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Per label · Approved Jun 2026
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Trutakna
atacicept-vymj
TACI-Fc Fusion Protein ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Primary IgA Nephropathy — at risk for progression
Mechanism
TACI-Fc fusion protein that simultaneously blocks both BAFF (BLyS) and APRIL — two cytokines driving IgA1-secreting B cell survival. Dual blockade reduces galactose-deficient IgA1 formation and subsequent immune complex deposition in glomeruli.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Per label · Approved Jul 2026
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Revtorpyk
gedatolisib
Pan-PI3K / mTOR Inhibitor
Indication
HR+/HER2−/ESR1-mutated Breast Cancer — with fulvestrant
Mechanism
Inhibits all four class I PI3K isoforms (α,β,γ,δ) and mTORC1/mTORC2 simultaneously — targeting the most frequently mutated pathway (PIK3CA) driving endocrine resistance. Combined with fulvestrant for additive ER suppression and cell death.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Once weekly with fulvestrant · Approved Jul 2026
Lipfendra
enlicitide decanoate
Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
LDL Cholesterol Reduction (as add-on to statin or statin-intolerant)
Mechanism
First oral PCSK9 inhibitor. Macrocyclic peptide prodrug absorbed after oral dosing, then inhibits PCSK9 from binding to LDL receptors on hepatocytes — preventing receptor degradation and increasing LDL clearance. Eliminates the need for injectable monoclonal antibodies.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily · Approved Jul 2026
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Jideytro
zidesamtinib
Next-Gen ROS1 / NTRK TKI
Indication
ROS1-positive NSCLC — after resistance to prior ROS1 inhibitor
Mechanism
Inhibits ROS1 kinase including the G2032R and other resistance mutations that render crizotinib and entrectinib ineffective. Macrocyclic structure fits the kinase domain even when resistance-conferring residues are mutated, restoring tumour suppression.
Dose & Route
Oral capsule · Once daily · Approved Jul 2026
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Lytenava
bevacizumab-vikg
Anti-VEGF mAb Biosimilar
Indication
Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Mechanism
Biosimilar to bevacizumab. Binds all VEGF-A isoforms, blocking activation of VEGFR-1 and VEGFR-2 on endothelial cells — inhibiting pathological choroidal neovascularization and fluid exudation in wet AMD.
Dose & Route
Intravitreal injection · Per label · Approved Jul 2026
Simtriyo
centanafadine
Triple Monoamine Reuptake Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
ADHD — adults
Mechanism
First triple reuptake inhibitor for ADHD. Simultaneously blocks norepinephrine (NET), dopamine (DAT), and serotonin (SERT) reuptake transporters — NE > DA > 5-HT. Non-stimulant, non-scheduled alternative that enhances all three monoamine systems implicated in attention and executive function.
Dose & Route
Oral tablet · Twice daily · Approved Jul 2026
Orzeyful
oveporexton
Orexin-2 Receptor Agonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Narcolepsy Type 1 (adults)
Mechanism
First orexin receptor agonist for narcolepsy. Directly activates OX2R (orexin-2 receptor) in the lateral hypothalamus, replacing the lost hypocretin/orexin signalling in type 1 narcolepsy (where orexin neurons are autoimmunely destroyed). Restores wake-promoting drive without stimulant dependence or abuse potential.
Dose & Route
Oral capsule · Once daily on waking · Approved Aug 2026
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# Brand Name Generic Name Indication Class Route
1Datrowaydatopotamab deruxtecan-dlnkHR+/HER2- breast cancerTROP2-directed ADCIV
2GrafapextreosulfanAllogeneic HSCT conditioningAlkylating AgentIV
3JournavxsuzetrigineModerate-to-severe acute painNaV1.8 Inhibitor ★ FICOral
4GomeklimirdametinibNF1-associated plexiform neurofibromasMEK1/2 InhibitorOral
5RomvimzavimseltinibTenosynovial giant cell tumorCSF1R InhibitorOral
6BlujepagepotidacinUncomplicated UTITriazaacenaphthylene Antibiotic ★ FICOral
7QfitliafitusiranHemophilia A or BsiRNA (anti-antithrombin) ★ FICSC
8VanrafiaatrasentanIgA nephropathyEndothelin-A Receptor Antagonist ★ FICOral
9Penpulimab-kcqxpenpulimab-kcqxNasopharyngeal carcinomaPD-1 mAbIV
10Imaavynipocalimab-aahuGeneralized myasthenia gravisFcRn Inhibitor mAbIV
11Avmapki / Fakzynjaavutometinib + defactinibLow-grade serous ovarian cancerMEK1/2 + FAK Inhibitor Co-Pack ★ FICOral
12Emrelistelisotuzumab vedotin-tllvNon-squamous NSCLC (c-MET+)c-MET ADC ★ FICIV
13TryptyracoltremonDry eye diseaseTRPM8 Agonist ★ FICOphthalmic
14Enflonsiaclesrovimab-cforRSV prophylaxis (infants)RSV Neutralizing mAbIM
15IbtrozitaletrectinibROS1+ NSCLCROS1/ALK TKIOral
16Andembrygaradacimab-gxiiHereditary angioedema (prevention)Anti-Factor XIIa mAb ★ FICSC
17Lynozyficlinvoseltamab-gcptRelapsed/refractory multiple myelomaBCMAxCD3 BispecificIV
18ZegfrovysunvozertinibEGFR exon 20 insertion NSCLCEGFR Exon 20 TKIOral
19EkterlysebetralstatHereditary angioedema (on-demand)Oral Plasma Kallikrein Inhibitor ★ FICOral
20AnzupgodelgocitinibChronic hand eczemaTopical Pan-JAK InhibitorTopical
21SephiencesepiapterinPhenylketonuriaBH4 Precursor / PAH Cofactor ★ FICOral
22VizzaceclidinePresbyopiaMuscarinic Agonist (miosis)Ophthalmic
23ModeysodordaviproneDiffuse midline gliomaImipridone / Mitochondrial Stress Agent ★ FICOral
24HernexeoszongertinibHER2-mutant NSCLCHER2-selective TKI ★ FICOral
25BrinsupribrensocatibNon-CF bronchiectasisDPP1 Inhibitor ★ FICOral
26DawnzeradonidalorsenHereditary angioedema (prevention)Anti-Prekallikrein ASO ★ FICSC
27WayrilzrilzabrutinibImmune thrombocytopeniaBTK Inhibitor (non-covalent)Oral
28Keytruda Qlexpembrolizumab + hyaluronidaseMultiple solid tumorsPD-1 mAb (SC formulation)SC
29ForzinityelamipretideBarth syndrome (cardiomyopathy)Mitochondrial Cardiolipin Stabilizer ★ FICSC
30InluriyoimlunestrantER+/HER2- breast cancerOral SERDOral
31JascaydnerandomilastIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisPDE4D-selective Inhibitor ★ FICOral
32LynkuetelinzanetantMenopausal vasomotor symptomsNK1/3 Dual Antagonist ★ FICOral
33NexlisfinerenoneCKD with type 2 diabetesNon-steroidal MRAOral
34PavblupaltusotineAcromegalyOral SST2 Agonist ★ FICOral
35Zanabaxzanidatamab-hriiHER2+ biliary tract cancerHER2 Bispecific mAb ★ FICIV
36Epioxaepi-on (riboflavin + UV-A)KeratoconusCorneal Cross-Linking ProcedureProcedure
37Nerivio ProRemote electrical neuromodulationMigraine preventionNeuromodulation DeviceDevice
38MyrvmirikizumabUlcerative colitisIL-23p19 mAbSC
39NipresnimacimabObesityCB1R Inverse AgonistSC
40KibionekebozantinibRenal cell carcinomaMulti-target Kinase InhibitorOral
41SuvexxasuvorexantInsomniaDual Orexin Receptor AntagonistOral
42OrivonorlofibranObesityMetabolic / PPAR AgonistOral
43ZentrazanubrutinibWaldenström macroglobulinemiaBTK InhibitorOral
44Tarevtarlatamab-dlleSmall cell lung cancerDLL3×CD3 Bispecific T-cell Engager ★ FICIV
45Caldexacalcipotriene + betamethasone dipropionatePlaque psoriasisVitamin D Analog + Topical CorticosteroidTopical
46NereustradipitantVomiting from motion sicknessNK1 Receptor Antagonist ★ FICOral
47PalsonifypaltusotineAcromegaly (post-surgery)Oral Somatostatin Receptor Agonist ★ FICOral
48RhapsidoremibrutinibChronic Spontaneous UrticariaSelective Covalent BTK InhibitorOral
49KomziftiziftomenibR/R NPM1-mutated AMLKAT6A/B Inhibitor ★ FICOral
50Kygevvidoxecitine + doxribtimineThymidine Kinase 2 DeficiencyPyrimidine Nucleoside Replacement ★ FICOral
51RedemploplozasiranFamilial Chylomicronemia SyndromeAPOC3 siRNA ★ FICSC quarterly
52HyrnuosevabertinibNSCLC with EGFR Exon 20 InsertionEGFR Exon 20 Insertion TKIOral
53Voyxactsibeprenlimab-szsiPrimary IgA NephropathyAnti-APRIL mAbIV monthly
54Lerocholelerodalcibep-ligaLDL Cholesterol ReductionPCSK9 Inhibitor (Adnectin) ★ FICSC monthly
55NuzolvencezoliflodacinUncomplicated Urogenital GonorrheaGyrB Inhibitor (Spiropyrimidinetrione) ★ FICOral single dose
56CardamystetripamilParoxysmal SVT (self-treatment)Intranasal L-type Calcium Channel Blocker ★ FICIntranasal
57Exdensurdepemokimab-ulaaSevere Eosinophilic Asthma (add-on)Ultra-long-acting Anti-IL-5 mAb ★ FICSC every 6 months
58MyqorzoaficamtenSymptomatic Obstructive HCMCardiac Myosin Inhibitor ★ FICOral
59Yartemleanarsoplimab-wuugHSCT-associated TMAAnti-MASP-2 mAb (Lectin Complement Inhibitor)IV
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Datroway
datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk
TROP2-Directed ADC
Indication
HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer (previously treated)
Mechanism
Anti-TROP2 antibody delivers a topoisomerase I inhibitor payload (DXd) directly into TROP2-expressing breast cancer cells, causing DNA strand breaks and apoptosis with a potent bystander effect on neighbouring tumour cells.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Dose per label · Jan 2025
Grafapex
treosulfan
Alkylating Agent
Indication
Conditioning prior to allogeneic HSCT
Mechanism
A bifunctional alkylating agent that cross-links DNA strands in haematopoietic and immune cells, creating space for donor engraftment while preserving a gentler safety profile than busulfan in older or frail patients.
Dose & Route
IV · Conditioning regimen dose per transplant protocol · Jan 2025
Journavx
suzetrigine
NaV1.8 Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Moderate-to-severe Acute Pain (adults)
Mechanism
First selective NaV1.8 sodium channel blocker. NaV1.8 is expressed almost exclusively on peripheral pain-sensing nociceptors — not on cardiac muscle — enabling potent analgesia without the cardiovascular and CNS risks of older sodium channel blockers.
Dose & Route
Oral · 100 mg loading dose then 50 mg twice daily · Jan 2025
Gomekli
mirdametinib
MEK1/2 Inhibitor
Indication
NF1-associated Plexiform Neurofibromas (adults & children ≥2 yr)
Mechanism
Loss of the NF1 tumour suppressor (neurofibromin) constitutively activates RAS→MEK→ERK signalling. Inhibiting MEK1/2 halts cell proliferation in plexiform neurofibromas driven by this unregulated RAS pathway.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per BSA and label titration · Feb 2025
Romvimza
vimseltinib
CSF1R Inhibitor
Indication
Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumour (symptomatic TGCT)
Mechanism
TGCT tumour cells overproduce CSF1 (colony-stimulating factor 1), recruiting CSF1R-expressing macrophages that drive synovial proliferation. Blocking CSF1R starves the tumour microenvironment of its primary growth signal.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Feb 2025
Blujepa
gepotidacin
Triazaacenaphthylene Antibiotic ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection (adult women)
Mechanism
First new oral antibacterial class in 20+ years for UTI. Inhibits bacterial type II topoisomerases (DNA gyrase & topoisomerase IV) at a novel binding site structurally distinct from fluoroquinolones, retaining activity against fluoroquinolone-resistant strains.
Dose & Route
Oral · 750 mg twice daily × 5 days · Mar 2025
Qfitlia
fitusiran
siRNA — Antithrombin Silencer ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Hemophilia A or B (with/without inhibitors)
Mechanism
First siRNA therapy for hemophilia. Silences SERPINC1 (antithrombin) mRNA in the liver, reducing antithrombin levels and thereby rebalancing coagulation toward thrombin generation — a bypass strategy that works regardless of hemophilia type or inhibitor status.
Dose & Route
SC · Loading then every 2 or 4 weeks · Mar 2025
Vanrafia
atrasentan
Endothelin-A Receptor Antagonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
IgA Nephropathy (proteinuric, at risk of progression)
Mechanism
First ET-A antagonist specifically for IgAN. Endothelin-1 via ETA receptors drives intraglomerular hypertension and mesangial fibrosis; blocking ETA reduces proteinuria and slows CKD progression while avoiding ET-B-mediated fluid retention.
Dose & Route
Oral · 0.75 mg once daily · Apr 2025
Penpulimab-kcqx
penpulimab-kcqx
PD-1 Blocking mAb
Indication
Recurrent/Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Mechanism
Blocks PD-1 on T cells from engaging PD-L1/PD-L2 on tumour cells, releasing the immune checkpoint and restoring cytotoxic T-cell activity against EBV-associated nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Dose per label · Apr 2025
Imaavy
nipocalimab-aahu
FcRn Inhibitor mAb
Indication
Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (AChR or MuSK antibody+)
Mechanism
Blocks the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) that recycles IgG antibodies from degradation. Without FcRn recycling, pathogenic anti-AChR and anti-MuSK IgG antibodies are cleared faster, reducing neuromuscular junction blockade.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Weight-based dosing per label · Apr 2025
Avmapki / Fakzynja Co-Pack
avutometinib + defactinib
MEK1/2 + FAK Inhibitor Combo ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (recurrent/refractory)
Mechanism
First MEK + FAK inhibitor co-pack. LGSOC is RAS/MAPK-driven; avutometinib blocks MEK1/2 while defactinib blocks FAK (focal adhesion kinase) that mediates stromal adaptive resistance to MEK inhibition — dual blockade overcomes the primary escape mechanism.
Dose & Route
Oral combination · Regimen per label · May 2025
Emrelis
telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv
c-MET–Directed ADC ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Non-squamous NSCLC with c-MET overexpression (pre-treated)
Mechanism
First c-MET-directed ADC. Anti-c-MET antibody targets overexpressed c-MET receptor on NSCLC cells, internalises, and releases MMAE (microtubule-disrupting agent) intracellularly → mitotic arrest → tumour cell death.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Dose per label · May 2025
Tryptyr
acoltremon
TRPM8 Agonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Dry Eye Disease (signs & symptoms)
Mechanism
First TRPM8 cold-receptor agonist for dry eye. Activates TRPM8 channels on corneal nerve fibres to trigger the physiological tear reflex, increasing natural tear production without immunosuppressants or artificial tears.
Dose & Route
Ophthalmic · 1 drop each eye twice daily · May 2025
Enflonsia
clesrovimab-cfor
RSV Neutralizing mAb
Indication
RSV Lower Respiratory Tract Disease Prevention (infants)
Mechanism
Monoclonal antibody targeting the RSV pre-fusion F protein, neutralising viral entry. Extended half-life allows a single IM dose to provide season-long passive protection in neonates and infants.
Dose & Route
IM injection · Single prophylactic dose per RSV season · Jun 2025
Ibtrozi
taletrectinib
ROS1/ALK TKI
Indication
ROS1-Positive NSCLC (treatment-naive & post-crizotinib)
Mechanism
Potent ROS1 kinase inhibitor with CNS penetration, also inhibiting ALK. Blocks autophosphorylation of the ROS1 fusion protein → shuts down RAS/MAPK and PI3K/AKT downstream signalling. Active against ROS1 G2032R solvent-front resistance mutations.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Jun 2025
Andembry
garadacimab-gxii
Anti-Factor XIIa mAb ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Hereditary Angioedema — Long-term Prevention
Mechanism
First anti-FXIIa mAb for HAE. Factor XIIa initiates the contact activation pathway, converting prekallikrein to kallikrein and ultimately releasing bradykinin. Blocking FXIIa at the top of this cascade prevents bradykinin overproduction that drives HAE swelling attacks.
Dose & Route
SC · Loading then monthly maintenance · Jun 2025
Lynozyfic
linvoseltamab-gcpt
BCMAxCD3 Bispecific T-cell Engager
Indication
Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (≥4 prior lines)
Mechanism
One arm targets BCMA on myeloma plasma cells; the other arm binds CD3 on cytotoxic T cells — physically bridging them to trigger T-cell-mediated killing of myeloma cells independent of MHC presentation.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Step-up dosing then maintenance · Jun 2025
Zegfrovy
sunvozertinib
EGFR Exon 20 TKI
Indication
EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-Mutant NSCLC (previously treated)
Mechanism
EGFR exon 20 insertions structurally narrow the TKI binding pocket, making classical EGFR inhibitors ineffective. Sunvozertinib is specifically engineered to fit this altered conformation, blocking constitutive EGFR kinase activity in exon 20 insertion tumours.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Jul 2025
Ekterly
sebetralstat
Oral Plasma Kallikrein Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Hereditary Angioedema — On-Demand Attack Treatment
Mechanism
First oral on-demand plasma kallikrein inhibitor. Plasma kallikrein cleaves HMWK to produce bradykinin during HAE attacks. Taking a single 600 mg oral dose at attack onset blocks this enzyme and halts the swelling cascade — replacing injections for home management.
Dose & Route
Oral · 600 mg at attack onset · Jul 2025
Anzupgo
delgocitinib
Topical Pan-JAK Inhibitor
Indication
Chronic Hand Eczema (moderate-to-severe, adults)
Mechanism
Topical inhibitor of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and TYK2 — dampening the cytokine-driven (IL-4, IL-13, IL-31, IFN-γ) inflammatory cascade in hand eczema skin with minimal systemic exposure due to limited transcutaneous absorption.
Dose & Route
Topical cream · Apply twice daily · Jul 2025
Sephience
sepiapterin
BH4 Precursor / PAH Cofactor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Phenylketonuria (PKU) — all genotypes
Mechanism
First sepiapterin therapy for PKU. Sepiapterin is converted by the salvage pathway to tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), the natural cofactor for phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH). Supplementing BH4 via sepiapterin boosts residual PAH activity to lower blood phenylalanine — effective even in patients unresponsive to sapropterin.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose individualised by phenylalanine levels · Jul 2025
Vizz
aceclidine
Muscarinic Agonist (miosis)
Indication
Presbyopia (age-related near vision loss, adults)
Mechanism
Topical muscarinic M3 agonist that causes miosis (pupil constriction). A smaller pupil diameter increases depth of field, improving near vision in presbyopic patients without needing reading glasses — effect lasts several hours per dose.
Dose & Route
Ophthalmic · 1 drop each eye once daily · Aug 2025
Modeyso
dordaviprone
Imipridone / Mitochondrial Stress Agent ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Diffuse Midline Glioma (H3K27M-mutant, adults & paediatric ≥2 yr)
Mechanism
First approved drug for diffuse midline glioma. An imipridone compound that disrupts mitochondrial ClpP protease function and activates the integrated stress response in H3K27M-mutant glioma cells, selectively driving apoptosis in tumour cells with minimal efficacy in normal brain tissue.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Aug 2025
Hernexeos
zongertinib
HER2-Selective TKI ★ First-in-Class
Indication
HER2-Mutant NSCLC (previously treated)
Mechanism
First HER2-selective TKI sparing wild-type EGFR. Engineered to selectively inhibit mutant HER2 kinase without blocking wild-type EGFR, eliminating the skin rash and diarrhoea seen with earlier pan-HER TKIs while retaining potency against HER2 activating mutations in NSCLC.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Aug 2025
Brinsupri
brensocatib
DPP1 Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (to reduce exacerbations)
Mechanism
First DPP1 (dipeptidyl peptidase 1) inhibitor approved anywhere. DPP1 activates neutrophil serine proteases (NSP: neutrophil elastase, proteinase-3, cathepsin G) in bone marrow. Inhibiting DPP1 produces neutrophils with lower NSP activity, reducing the chronic airway inflammation and tissue destruction underlying bronchiectasis exacerbations.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Aug 2025
Dawnzera
donidalorsen
Anti-Prekallikrein ASO ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Hereditary Angioedema — Prophylaxis
Mechanism
First antisense oligonucleotide for HAE. Targets KLKB1 mRNA in hepatocytes to reduce liver synthesis of prekallikrein. Less prekallikrein means less available kallikrein to release bradykinin — preventing HAE attacks with monthly or bimonthly SC dosing.
Dose & Route
SC · Monthly or every-2-month maintenance · Aug 2025
Wayrilz
rilzabrutinib
BTK Inhibitor (non-covalent)
Indication
Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP, adults)
Mechanism
Reversible (non-covalent) BTK inhibitor that blocks B-cell receptor signalling, reducing autoreactive B-cell survival and anti-platelet IgG production. Also inhibits FcγR-mediated platelet phagocytosis in macrophages, raising platelet counts via dual mechanism.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Aug 2025
Keytruda Qlex
pembrolizumab + berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph
PD-1 mAb — SC Formulation
Indication
Multiple Solid Tumours (same indications as IV Keytruda)
Mechanism
Pembrolizumab (PD-1 checkpoint blocker) co-formulated with recombinant hyaluronidase that enzymatically disperses subcutaneous hyaluronic acid, enabling rapid SC absorption of the full therapeutic dose — cutting infusion time from 30 min IV to a 3–5 min SC injection.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Fixed-dose per label · Sep 2025
Forzinity
elamipretide
Mitochondrial Cardiolipin Stabilizer ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Barth Syndrome (cardiomyopathy & skeletal myopathy)
Mechanism
First mitochondria-targeting therapy for Barth syndrome. A cell-permeable peptide that binds cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane, stabilising cristae architecture, restoring electron transport chain efficiency, and reducing ROS — compensating for the tafazzin enzyme deficiency that disrupts cardiolipin in Barth syndrome.
Dose & Route
SC · Weight-based dosing once daily · Sep 2025
Inluriyo
imlunestrant
Oral SERD
Indication
ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer (post-endocrine therapy)
Mechanism
Oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD): binds ER with high affinity and targets it for proteasomal degradation rather than simply blocking it. Active against common ESR1 ligand-binding domain mutations (Y537S, D538G) that drive acquired endocrine resistance.
Dose & Route
Oral · 200 mg once daily · Sep 2025
Jascayd
nerandomilast
PDE4D-Selective Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
Mechanism
First selective PDE4D inhibitor for IPF. Inhibiting PDE4D in alveolar macrophages and fibroblasts elevates intracellular cAMP, reducing TGF-β-driven pro-fibrotic signalling and myofibroblast activation. Subtype selectivity avoids the nausea and emesis associated with pan-PDE4 inhibitors like roflumilast.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Oct 2025
Lynkuet
elinzanetant
NK1/3 Dual Antagonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms (hot flushes)
Mechanism
First NK1 + NK3 dual receptor antagonist for menopause. KNDy neurons in the hypothalamic infundibular nucleus release neurokinin B (NK3R) and substance P (NK1R) during oestrogen withdrawal, triggering the thermoregulatory cascade behind hot flushes. Dual blockade dampens this without systemic hormones.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Oct 2025
Nexlis
finerenone
Non-Steroidal MRA
Indication
CKD Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
Mechanism
Non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist highly selective for MR vs. androgen/glucocorticoid receptors. Blocks aldosterone-driven renal inflammation and fibrosis without the gynaecomastia, hyperkalaemia, and sex hormone side-effects of steroidal MRAs (spironolactone, eplerenone).
Dose & Route
Oral · 20 mg once daily · Oct 2025
Pavblu
paltusotine
Oral SST2 Agonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Acromegaly (in patients already controlled on injectable SSA)
Mechanism
First oral somatostatin receptor 2 (SSTR2) agonist. Paltusotine is a small-molecule SSTR2 agonist that mimics somatostatin to suppress growth hormone and IGF-1 from pituitary adenomas, replacing monthly injectable somatostatin analogues with a once-daily oral tablet.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Oct 2025
Zanabax
zanidatamab-hrii
HER2 Bispecific mAb ★ First-in-Class
Indication
HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer (previously treated)
Mechanism
First HER2-directed bispecific antibody targeting two non-overlapping HER2 extracellular domains (ECD2 + ECD4) simultaneously. Dual-domain binding causes HER2 receptor clustering and downregulation, stronger signalling blockade than monospecific HER2 antibodies, plus ADCP-mediated tumour cell clearance.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Dose per label · Oct 2025
Epioxa
epi-on corneal cross-linking
Corneal Cross-Linking Procedure
Indication
Keratoconus (progressive corneal ectasia)
Mechanism
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is applied to the intact corneal epithelium ("epi-on"); UV-A irradiation excites riboflavin to generate reactive oxygen species that form new covalent bonds between adjacent collagen fibres, mechanically stiffening the cornea and halting keratoconus progression in a single in-office procedure.
Dose & Route
Ophthalmic procedure · One-time corneal cross-linking · Oct 2025
Nerivio Pro
remote electrical neuromodulation device
Neuromodulation Device
Indication
Migraine Prevention (episodic & chronic, adults)
Mechanism
Worn on the upper arm, the device delivers sub-painful electrical stimulation to arm nociceptors. This activates conditioned pain modulation (CPM) — engaging the brainstem descending inhibitory system — which suppresses trigeminovascular activity and reduces migraine frequency without pharmacological side-effects.
Dose & Route
Device · 45 min session · Preventive schedule per label · Nov 2025
Myrv
mirikizumab
IL-23p19 mAb
Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Mechanism
Selectively targets the p19 subunit of IL-23, blocking IL-23 without affecting IL-12 (which mediates protective immunity). This suppresses Th17-mediated mucosal inflammation in UC while preserving broader immune function compared to dual IL-12/23 blockade.
Dose & Route
SC · 200 mg every 4 weeks (after IV induction) · Nov 2025
Nipres
nimacimab
CB1R Inverse Agonist
Indication
Obesity (chronic weight management, adults)
Mechanism
Monoclonal antibody acting as an inverse agonist at peripheral cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R) — targeting CB1R in adipose tissue, liver, and gut to reduce lipogenesis and improve metabolic parameters without the central CB1R blockade that caused psychiatric side-effects with the oral CB1 antagonist rimonabant.
Dose & Route
SC · Dose per label · Nov 2025
Kibione
kebozantinib
Multi-target Kinase Inhibitor
Indication
Renal Cell Carcinoma (advanced, after prior therapy)
Mechanism
Multi-kinase inhibitor targeting VEGFR1/2/3 (anti-angiogenic), MET, and AXL — blocking tumour vasculature formation while simultaneously targeting MET and AXL escape pathways that confer resistance to VEGFR-only inhibitors in RCC.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Nov 2025
Suvexxa
suvorexant
Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonist
Indication
Insomnia (sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance)
Mechanism
Blocks both OX1R and OX2R orexin receptors, silencing the wakefulness-promoting hypocretin/orexin signalling from the lateral hypothalamus. Unlike benzodiazepines or Z-drugs (which globally suppress CNS), suvorexant works by removing the "wake drive" rather than forcing sedation.
Dose & Route
Oral · 10 mg within 30 min of bedtime · Dec 2025
Orivon
orlofibran
Metabolic / PPAR Agonist
Indication
Obesity (chronic weight management)
Mechanism
Oral metabolic agent targeting PPAR pathways to increase fatty acid oxidation, reduce lipid storage, and improve insulin sensitivity. Acts through peripheral metabolic reprogramming to achieve caloric deficit and weight loss without central nervous system effects.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Dec 2025
Zentra
zanubrutinib
BTK Inhibitor (next-gen)
Indication
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
Mechanism
Highly selective, irreversible BTK inhibitor with near-complete BTK occupancy and fewer off-target kinase interactions than ibrutinib (notably sparing ITK and TEC). Blocks BCR-mediated B-cell survival and proliferation in the malignant IgM-secreting B cells of Waldenström macroglobulinemia.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Dec 2025
Tarev
tarlatamab-dlle
DLL3×CD3 Bispecific T-cell Engager ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC, 2nd line+)
Mechanism
First DLL3-targeting bispecific T-cell engager for SCLC. DLL3 (Delta-like ligand 3) is expressed on >80% of SCLC cells but absent from normal adult tissue. Tarlatamab bridges DLL3-expressing tumour cells to CD3+ T cells, inducing T-cell-mediated cytotoxicity in a highly tumour-selective manner.
Dose & Route
IV · Step-up dosing per label · Dec 2025
Caldexa
calcipotriene + betamethasone dipropionate
Vitamin D Analog + Topical Corticosteroid
Indication
Plaque Psoriasis (scalp and body, adults)
Mechanism
Calcipotriene (vitamin D3 analogue) reduces keratinocyte proliferation and normalises differentiation; betamethasone dipropionate (class I corticosteroid) suppresses the IL-17/IL-23-driven inflammatory cascade. Together they address both the hyperproliferation and inflammation pathways in plaque psoriasis.
Dose & Route
Topical · Apply once daily · Dec 2025
Nereus
tradipitant
NK1 Receptor Antagonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Vomiting Associated with Motion Sickness (adults)
Mechanism
First NK1 antagonist approved for motion sickness. Substance P (via NK1 receptors) in the area postrema and brainstem mediates the emetic response to vestibular-visual conflict. Blocking NK1R with tradipitant prevents vomiting at the central emesis reflex arc without the sedation of antihistamines or anticholinergics.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Dec 2025
Palsonify
paltusotine
Oral Somatostatin Analog★ First-in-Class
Indication
Acromegaly — inadequate response to surgery (adults)
Mechanism
First oral somatostatin receptor agonist for acromegaly. Selectively activates SSTR2 and SSTR5 on pituitary somatotrophs, suppressing growth hormone secretion and lowering IGF-1 to normal — eliminating the need for monthly depot injections (octreotide/lanreotide).
Dose & Route
Oral capsule · Once daily · Approved Sep 2025
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Rhapsido
remibrutinib
Selective BTK Inhibitor
Indication
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria — refractory to antihistamines (adults)
Mechanism
Highly selective covalent BTK inhibitor that blocks FcεRI- and IgE-mediated mast cell and basophil activation — the primary drivers of spontaneous hive formation in CSU. Non-immunosuppressive profile vs. cyclosporin; no biologics-level immunosuppression.
Dose & Route
Oral tablet · Twice daily · Approved Sep 2025
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Komzifti
ziftomenib
KAT6A/B Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Relapsed/Refractory AML with NPM1 Mutation (adults)
Mechanism
First KAT6A/B histone acetyltransferase inhibitor. Blocks epigenetic co-activator complexes that sustain NPM1-mutated leukemic stem cell self-renewal. Reduces H3K9/H3K18 acetylation at HOX/MEIS gene loci — genes aberrantly activated by mutant NPM1 to maintain undifferentiated leukemic blasts.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily · Approved Nov 2025
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Kygevvi
doxecitine + doxribtimine
Pyrimidine Nucleoside Replacement★ First-in-Class
Indication
Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d) — mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome
Mechanism
First approved treatment for TK2 deficiency. Provides exogenous deoxycytidine (dC) and thymidine (dT) nucleosides to bypass the mitochondrial TK2 enzyme deficiency, directly supplying building blocks for mitochondrial DNA synthesis and restoring respiratory chain function.
Dose & Route
Oral · Per weight-based dosing schedule · Approved Nov 2025
Redemplo
plozasiran
APOC3 siRNA★ First-in-Class
Indication
Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) — triglyceride reduction
Mechanism
GalNAc-conjugated siRNA targeting APOC3 mRNA in hepatocytes. Reducing apolipoprotein C-III removes its inhibition of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and hepatic lipase, dramatically increasing plasma triglyceride clearance in patients with LPL-pathway dysfunction causing severe hypertriglyceridaemia.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Once every 3 months · Approved Nov 2025
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Hyrnuo
sevabertinib
EGFR Exon 20 TKI
Indication
Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC — EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations
Mechanism
Selective inhibitor of EGFR kinase harboring exon 20 insertion mutations — a subset resistant to 1st/2nd-gen EGFR TKIs. Exon 20 insertions near the C-helix create a bulge that blocks standard TKIs; sevabertinib's structure accommodates the altered pocket geometry to restore inhibition.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily · Approved Nov 2025
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Voyxact
sibeprenlimab-szsi
Anti-APRIL mAb
Indication
Primary IgA Nephropathy — reduce proteinuria
Mechanism
Blocks APRIL (a proliferation-inducing ligand), a cytokine that drives B cell differentiation into IgA1-secreting plasma cells. Reducing APRIL activity decreases galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) production and immune complex deposition in glomeruli, lowering proteinuria and slowing nephropathy progression.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Monthly · Approved Nov 2025
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Lerochole
lerodalcibep-liga
PCSK9 Inhibitor (Adnectin)★ First-in-Class
Indication
LDL Cholesterol Reduction (heterozygous FH or atherosclerotic CVD)
Mechanism
First adnectin-based PCSK9 inhibitor. A fibronectin domain protein (not a monoclonal antibody) engineered to bind PCSK9 with high affinity — preventing PCSK9 from degrading LDL receptors on hepatocytes. Monthly SC injection with longer shelf-life and simpler manufacturing vs. mAb PCSK9 inhibitors (evolocumab, alirocumab).
Dose & Route
SC injection · Once monthly · Approved Dec 2025
Nuzolvence
zoliflodacin
GyrB Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Uncomplicated Urogenital Gonorrhea (N. gonorrhoeae, including fluoroquinolone-resistant)
Mechanism
First spiropyrimidinetrione antibiotic class. Inhibits the GyrB subunit of bacterial DNA gyrase at the ATP-binding site — a mechanistically distinct target from fluoroquinolones (which inhibit GyrA). Active against strains resistant to ciprofloxacin, cephalosporins, and azithromycin; single oral dose treatment.
Dose & Route
Oral · Single dose · Approved Dec 2025
Cardamyst
etripamil
Intranasal CCB★ First-in-Class
Indication
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) — patient self-treatment
Mechanism
First intranasal calcium channel blocker for acute arrhythmia termination. L-type CCB with high first-pass extraction that, when given intranasally, delivers a rapid bolus to the AV node — prolonging AV nodal refractory period and terminating reentrant PSVT circuits within minutes of self-administration.
Dose & Route
Intranasal spray · 70 mg per nostril · Self-administered at PSVT onset · Approved Dec 2025
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Exdensur
depemokimab-ulaa
Ultra-Long-Acting Anti-IL-5 mAb★ First-in-Class
Indication
Severe Eosinophilic Asthma — add-on maintenance (≥12 years)
Mechanism
First biologic for asthma dosed only twice yearly. Anti-IL-5 mAb engineered with extended Fc half-life (YTE modification, ~6-month duration) that blocks IL-5-mediated eosinophil development and recruitment — same IL-5 target as mepolizumab/benralizumab but requiring only 2 injections per year vs. monthly/bimonthly.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Once every 6 months · Approved Dec 2025
Myqorzo
aficamten
Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Mechanism
Allosteric inhibitor of cardiac myosin heavy chain (same class as mavacamten). Reduces the fraction of myosin heads in the strongly-bound, force-generating state — correcting the hypercontractility and outflow tract obstruction of HCM. More rapid offset of action than mavacamten, allowing faster dose titration.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily · Dose guided by echocardiogram · Approved Dec 2025
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Yartemlea
narsoplimab-wuug
Anti-MASP-2 mAb
Indication
HSCT-associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TA-TMA)
Mechanism
Blocks MASP-2 (Mannan-binding lectin-Associated Serine Protease 2), the key effector protease of the lectin pathway of complement. In TA-TMA, endothelial injury triggers lectin complement activation causing thrombotic microangiopathy in transplant recipients; MASP-2 inhibition interrupts this complement amplification loop.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Per label · Approved Dec 2025
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# Brand Name Generic Name Indication Class Route
1Alhemoconcizumab-mtciHemophilia A & B (prophylaxis)Anti-TFPI mAbSC
2Alyftrekvanzacaftor / tezacaftor / deutivacaftorCystic fibrosis (F508del+)Triple CFTR ModulatorOral
3TryngolzaolezarsenFamilial chylomicronemia syndromeAnti-apoC-III ASO ★ FICSC
4EnsacoveensartinibALK+ NSCLCALK TKIOral
5CrenessitycrinecerfontClassic congenital adrenal hyperplasiaCRF1 Receptor Antagonist ★ FICOral
6Unloxcytcosibelimab-ipdlCutaneous squamous cell carcinomaPD-L1 mAbIV
7Bizengrizenocutuzumab-zbcoNRG1 fusion+ NSCLC & pancreatic cancerHER2/HER3 Bispecific — NRG1 blocker ★ FICIV
8IomervuiomeprolRadiographic contrast imagingIodinated Contrast AgentIV
9RapiblyklandiololSupraventricular tachycardia (IV)Ultra-short-acting β1 BlockerIV
10AttrubyacoramidisTransthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathyTTR Kinetic StabilizerOral
11Ziiherazanidatamab-hriiHER2+ biliary tract cancerHER2 Bispecific mAbIV
12RevuforjrevumenibKMT2A-rearranged relapsed/refractory AMLMenin Inhibitor ★ FICOral
13Orlynvahsulopenem etzadroxil / probenecidUncomplicated UTIOral Penem + ProbenecidOral
14Vyloyzolbetuximab-clzbCLDN18.2+ gastric / GEJ adenocarcinomaCLDN18.2-Directed mAb ★ FICIV
15Hympavzimarstacimab-hncqHemophilia A or B bleeding preventionAnti-TFPI mAbSC
16ItovebiinavolisibPIK3CA-mutated HR+/HER2- breast cancerPI3Kα InhibitorOral
17Flyrcadoflurpiridaz F 18Myocardial ischemia / infarction imagingPET Radiopharmaceutical (mitochondrial complex I)IV
18Cobenfyxanomeline / trospium chlorideSchizophrenia (adults)Muscarinic M1/M4 Agonist + Peripheral Anticholinergic ★ FICOral
19AqneursalevacetylleucineNiemann-Pick disease type CModified Amino Acid / Membrane StabilizerOral
20MiplyffaarimoclomolNiemann-Pick disease type CHSP Response AmplifierOral
21Ebglysslebrikizumab-lbkzModerate-to-severe atopic dermatitisIL-13 Selective mAbSC
22LazcluzelazertinibEGFR-mutant NSCLC (with amivantamab)3rd-Gen EGFR TKIOral
23Niktimvoaxatilimab-csfrChronic graft-versus-host diseaseAnti-CSF-1R mAbIV
24LivdelziseladelparPrimary biliary cholangitisPPARδ Agonist ★ FICOral
25Nemluvionemolizumab-iltoPrurigo nodularisIL-31 Receptor Antagonist ★ FICSC
26YorvipathpalopegteriparatideHypoparathyroidismLong-acting PTH AnalogSC
27VoranigovorasidenibGrade 2 IDH-mutant astrocytoma / oligodendrogliomaIDH1/2 Inhibitor (CNS-penetrant)Oral
28LeqselvideuruxolitinibSevere alopecia areataJAK1/2 Inhibitor (deuterated)Oral
29Kisunladonanemab-azbtEarly symptomatic Alzheimer diseaseAmyloid Beta (pyroglutamate) mAbIV
30RezdiffraresmetiromMASH with moderate-to-advanced fibrosisThyroid Hormone Receptor-β Agonist ★ FICOral
31KrazatiadagrasibKRAS G12C-mutated NSCLCKRAS G12C Covalent InhibitorOral
32OhtuvayreensifentrineCOPD maintenanceDual PDE3/PDE4 Inhibitor (Nebulised) ★ FICInhaled
33Piaskycrovalimab-pwkzParoxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)Anti-C5 Recycling mAb ★ FICSC/IV
34Sofdrasofpironium bromidePrimary axillary hyperhidrosisAnticholinergic (Topical, Soft Drug)Topical
35IqirvoelafibranorPrimary biliary cholangitisPPARα/δ AgonistOral
36RyteloimetelstatLow/intermediate-risk MDS (transfusion-dependent)Telomerase Inhibitor (Oligonucleotide) ★ FICIV
37Imdelltratarlatamab-dlleExtensive-stage SCLC (previously treated)DLL3×CD3 BiTE (Bispecific T-cell Engager) ★ FICIV
38XolremdimavorixaforWHIM syndromeCXCR4 Antagonist ★ FICOral
39OjemdatovorafenibPediatric low-grade glioma (BRAF-altered)BRAF Inhibitor (Type II)Oral
40Anktivanogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmlnBCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (CIS)IL-15 Superagonist ComplexIntravesical
41LumisightpegulicianineIntraoperative imaging — breast cancer marginsEGFR-Targeted Fluorescent Imaging Agent ★ FICIV
42Zevteraceftobiprole medocarilS. aureus bacteremia (SAB) including MRSA5th-Gen Cephalosporin (MRSA-active)IV
43VoydeyadanicopanPNH — extravascular hemolysis (add-on)Complement Factor D InhibitorOral
44VafseovadadustatAnemia of CKD (dialysis-dependent)HIF-PHI (Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitor)Oral
45Winrevairsotatercept-csrkPulmonary arterial hypertension (WHO FC II–III)Activin Receptor Type IIA Fusion Protein (TGF-β ligand trap) ★ FICSC
46DuvyzatgivinostatDuchenne muscular dystrophy (≥6 years)Pan-HDAC InhibitorOral
47TryvioaprocitentanResistant hypertensionDual Endothelin Receptor Antagonist (ERA) ★ FICOral
48Tevimbratislelizumab-jsgrEsophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC, 1L)Anti-PD-1 mAbIV
49LetyboletibotulinumtoxinA-wlbgGlabellar lines (frown lines)Botulinum Toxin Type AIntradermal
50Exblifepcefepime / enmetazobactamUTI (complicated) & pyelonephritis — ESBL organismsCephalosporin + Novel β-Lactamase Inhibitor ★ FICIV
51Zelsuvmiberdazimer sodiumMolluscum contagiosumNitric Oxide-Releasing Agent (Topical)Topical
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Alhemo
concizumab-mtci
Anti-TFPI Monoclonal Antibody
Indication
Hemophilia A & B — Prophylaxis (with/without inhibitors)
Mechanism
Tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) normally brakes the TF/FVIIa-initiated coagulation pathway. In hemophilia, inhibiting TFPI removes this brake, allowing the extrinsic pathway to generate enough thrombin for haemostasis despite absent FVIII or FIX — independent of the deficient factor.
Dose & Route
SC · Loading then maintenance once daily · Dec 2024
Alyftrek
vanzacaftor / tezacaftor / deutivacaftor
Triple CFTR Modulator
Indication
Cystic Fibrosis (F508del or other responsive mutations)
Mechanism
Vanzacaftor and tezacaftor are next-generation CFTR correctors that rescue misfolded F508del CFTR protein to the cell surface; deutivacaftor is a deuterium-stabilised potentiator (longer half-life than ivacaftor) that keeps the corrected channel open, restoring chloride transport and reducing mucus viscosity.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Dec 2024
Tryngolza
olezarsen
Anti-apoC-III Antisense Oligonucleotide ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)
Mechanism
First ASO targeting apoC-III for FCS. ApoC-III (apolipoprotein C-III) inhibits lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and promotes hepatic VLDL secretion. Olezarsen silences APOC3 mRNA in the liver, reducing apoC-III levels so LPL can clear chylomicrons and prevent life-threatening pancreatitis from extreme hypertriglyceridaemia.
Dose & Route
SC · Once monthly · Dec 2024
Ensacove
ensartinib
ALK Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
Indication
ALK-Positive NSCLC (treatment-naive)
Mechanism
Potent ALK inhibitor with CNS penetration that blocks ALK kinase autophosphorylation and downstream RAS/MAPK and PI3K/AKT signalling. Active against key resistance mutations (L1196M, G1269A) acquired with crizotinib, and suppresses brain metastases due to good blood-brain barrier penetration.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Dec 2024
Crenessity
crinecerfont
CRF1 Receptor Antagonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Mechanism
First CRF1 antagonist for CAH. In 21-hydroxylase-deficient CAH, cortisol deficiency drives CRF→ACTH hypersecretion, producing adrenal androgen excess. Blocking CRF type-1 receptors dampens ACTH drive, reducing adrenal androgens — allowing lower glucocorticoid replacement doses and better adrenal androgen control.
Dose & Route
Oral · Twice daily · Dec 2024
Unloxcyt
cosibelimab-ipdl
PD-L1 Blocking mAb
Indication
Locally Advanced / Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Mechanism
Anti-PD-L1 IgG1 antibody that blocks PD-L1 on tumour cells and antigen-presenting cells from engaging PD-1 on T cells. Unlike PD-1 inhibitors, anti-PD-L1 preserves the alternative PD-1 ligand (PD-L2) interaction on regulatory T cells, potentially reducing immune-related toxicities.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Dose per label · Dec 2024
Bizengri
zenocutuzumab-zbco
HER2/HER3 Bispecific — NRG1 Blocker ★ First-in-Class
Indication
NRG1 Fusion+ NSCLC & Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Mechanism
First therapy targeting NRG1 fusions. NRG1 fusions produce a ligand that binds and activates HER3, which heterodimerises with HER2 to drive tumour proliferation. Zenocutuzumab simultaneously occupies the NRG1-binding site on HER3 and HER2, physically blocking NRG1 from engaging this pro-oncogenic dimer.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Dose per label · Dec 2024
Iomervu
iomeprol
Non-ionic Iodinated Contrast Agent
Indication
Radiographic Contrast Imaging (CT, angiography)
Mechanism
Non-ionic, low-osmolality iodinated compound whose high electron-dense iodine atoms attenuate X-rays differentially from soft tissue, producing contrast enhancement in vascular structures, organs, and lesions. Non-ionic formulation reduces osmolality-driven endothelial and renal toxicity vs. ionic predecessors.
Dose & Route
Intravascular · Imaging dose per procedure · Nov 2024
Rapiblyk
landiolol
Ultra-Short-Acting β1 Blocker
Indication
Supraventricular Tachycardia / Perioperative Tachycardia / A-Fib
Mechanism
Highly selective β1-adrenoreceptor antagonist with an ultra-short half-life (~4 min) due to rapid esterase hydrolysis. Slows AV nodal conduction and sinus rate on a minute-by-minute basis with continuous IV titration — ideal for intraoperative or ICU rate control where rapid offset is essential.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Titrated per response · Nov 2024
Attruby
acoramidis
TTR Kinetic Stabilizer
Indication
Transthyretin Amyloidosis Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)
Mechanism
Binds the two thyroxine (T4) binding sites within the TTR tetramer, thermodynamically and kinetically stabilising it against dissociation into amyloidogenic monomers. Achieves ~90% TTR stabilization — greater than tafamidis (~60%) — slowing cardiac amyloid deposition and reducing cardiovascular mortality.
Dose & Route
Oral · 662 mg twice daily · Nov 2024
Ziihera
zanidatamab-hrii
HER2 Bispecific mAb (ECD2 + ECD4)
Indication
HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer (previously treated)
Mechanism
Simultaneously targets two non-overlapping HER2 extracellular domains (ECD2 and ECD4), inducing HER2 receptor clustering, internalisation, and downregulation more potently than monospecific anti-HER2 antibodies. ADCP by macrophages provides additional tumour clearance. (Same active ingredient as Zanabax; Ziihera = 2024 approval for BTC.)
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Dose per label · Nov 2024
Revuforj
revumenib
Menin Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
KMT2A-Rearranged Relapsed/Refractory Acute Leukaemia
Mechanism
First menin inhibitor approved anywhere. KMT2A (MLL) gene rearrangements produce oncofusion proteins (e.g., KMT2A-MLLT3) that require physical interaction with menin to maintain the aberrant HOX gene expression programme driving leukaemic self-renewal. Revumenib disrupts the menin-KMT2A protein-protein interaction, releasing this block and allowing leukaemic blasts to differentiate.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Nov 2024
Orlynvah
sulopenem etzadroxil / probenecid
Oral Penem + Renal Secretion Inhibitor
Indication
Uncomplicated UTI caused by susceptible bacteria
Mechanism
Sulopenem etzadroxil is an oral prodrug of sulopenem (a 1β-methyl penem carbapenem) that inhibits penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) to disrupt bacterial cell wall synthesis; probenecid blocks OATP1B1-mediated tubular secretion of sulopenem, maintaining effective urinary drug concentrations for UTI therapy.
Dose & Route
Oral · Twice daily · Oct 2024
Vyloy
zolbetuximab-clzb
CLDN18.2-Directed Monoclonal Antibody ★ First-in-Class
Indication
CLDN18.2+ Gastric / Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma (1st line)
Mechanism
First CLDN18.2-directed therapy. Claudin 18.2 is a tight-junction protein selectively expressed on differentiated gastric epithelium and overexpressed in gastric/GEJ cancers. Zolbetuximab binds CLDN18.2 on tumour cells and triggers ADCC and CDC, selectively destroying CLDN18.2-expressing cancer cells while sparing other tissues.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · With FOLFOX or CAPOX · Oct 2024
Hympavzi
marstacimab-hncq
Anti-TFPI Monoclonal Antibody
Indication
Hemophilia A or B — Bleeding Prevention (without inhibitors)
Mechanism
Anti-TFPI antibody that inhibits both Kunitz 2 domain and LCI domain of TFPI, rebalancing haemostasis toward thrombin generation via the TF/FVIIa pathway. Weekly SC dosing provides subcutaneous convenience for long-term prophylaxis in adults and adolescents.
Dose & Route
SC · Loading then once weekly · Oct 2024
Itovebi
inavolisib
PI3Kα Selective Inhibitor
Indication
PIK3CA-Mutated HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer (with palbociclib + fulvestrant)
Mechanism
PIK3CA mutations (present in ~40% of HR+ breast cancers) constitutively activate PI3Kα → AKT → mTOR cell-survival signalling. Inavolisib selectively inhibits the α isoform, reducing drug-driven hyperactivation while limiting off-target effects from β/δ isoform inhibition (GI and immune toxicity).
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Oct 2024
Flyrcado
flurpiridaz F 18
PET Cardiac Radiopharmaceutical
Indication
Myocardial Ischemia / Infarction Imaging (PET)
Mechanism
F-18-labelled pyridaben analogue that binds mitochondrial complex I, accumulating in myocardium proportional to blood flow. PET imaging distinguishes viable (normal perfusion), ischaemic, and infarcted myocardium with higher resolution and radiation dose advantages over SPECT tracers like Tc-99m sestamibi.
Dose & Route
IV injection · Procedure-based dosing · Sep 2024
Cobenfy
xanomeline / trospium chloride
Muscarinic M1/M4 Agonist + Peripheral Anticholinergic ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Schizophrenia (adults)
Mechanism
First antipsychotic without D2 receptor blockade in 70+ years. Xanomeline activates M1 and M4 muscarinic receptors in the prefrontal cortex and striatum, indirectly modulating dopaminergic tone. Trospium (charged, non-CNS-penetrant) blocks xanomeline's peripheral cholinergic side effects (N/V, salivation) without reducing CNS efficacy.
Dose & Route
Oral · Twice daily after titration · Sep 2024
Aqneursa
levacetylleucine
Modified Amino Acid / Membrane Stabilizer
Indication
Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC) — neurological symptoms
Mechanism
N-acetyl-L-leucine, an orally bioavailable modified amino acid that stabilises neuronal membrane phospholipid organisation and modulates lysosomal and endosomal function. Proposed to compensate for the NPC1/NPC2 defect in intracellular cholesterol trafficking by improving membrane dynamics and vesicular transport.
Dose & Route
Oral · Weight-based twice daily · Sep 2024
Miplyffa
arimoclomol
HSP Response Amplifier
Indication
Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC) — neurological symptoms
Mechanism
Amplifies the heat shock protein (HSP) response by prolonging activation of HSF1, upregulating HSP70 and other chaperones. In NPC, elevated HSP70 helps fold and process misfolded NPC1 protein and clears the cholesterol-laden lysosomal cargo accumulating in neurons, slowing disease progression.
Dose & Route
Oral · Dose per label · Sep 2024
Ebglyss
lebrikizumab-lbkz
IL-13 Selective mAb
Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis (adults and adolescents)
Mechanism
Selectively binds IL-13 (not IL-4) with high affinity, preventing it from forming the IL-13/IL-4Rα/IL-13Rα1 signalling complex. IL-13 blockade reduces Th2-driven epidermal barrier breakdown (filaggrin loss), skin inflammation, and neurogenic pruritus in AD.
Dose & Route
SC · Loading doses then every 2 weeks · Sep 2024
Lazcluze
lazertinib
3rd-Generation EGFR TKI
Indication
EGFR Exon 19 del / L858R NSCLC (with amivantamab)
Mechanism
Third-generation irreversible EGFR TKI that selectively inhibits common EGFR activating mutations (exon 19 del, L858R) and the T790M resistance mutation while sparing wild-type EGFR. Good CNS penetration for brain metastases. Partnered with amivantamab (EGFR/MET bispecific) for first-line use in MARIPOSA trial.
Dose & Route
Oral · 240 mg once daily · Aug 2024
Niktimvo
axatilimab-csfr
Anti-CSF-1R Monoclonal Antibody
Indication
Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease (cGVHD, 3rd line+)
Mechanism
Blocks CSF-1 receptor on monocytes and macrophages, depleting the disease-driving macrophage populations that promote fibrosis, tissue inflammation, and organ damage in cGVHD. Reduces circulating CSF-1R+ monocytes and infiltrating macrophages in fibrotic tissues without broad immunosuppression.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Dose per label · Aug 2024
Livdelzi
seladelpar
PPARδ Agonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC, 2nd line after UDCA)
Mechanism
First PPARδ agonist for PBC. PPARδ activation in hepatocytes and cholangiocytes reduces bile acid synthesis (via CYP7A1 suppression), mitigates inflammatory signalling, and promotes bile duct repair. Additionally reduces the pruritus of PBC through a mechanism distinct from ALP reduction.
Dose & Route
Oral · 10 mg once daily · Aug 2024
Nemluvio
nemolizumab-ilto
IL-31 Receptor Antagonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Prurigo Nodularis (moderate-to-severe, adults)
Mechanism
First IL-31 receptor alpha antagonist. IL-31 from Th2 cells drives neurogenic itch by signalling directly via IL-31RA on cutaneous sensory neurones. Nemolizumab blocks IL-31RA, interrupting the neuro-immune itch-scratch cycle that drives nodule formation and epidermal thickening in prurigo nodularis.
Dose & Route
SC · Loading then every 4 weeks · Aug 2024
Yorvipath
palopegteriparatide
Long-acting PTH Analog
Indication
Hypoparathyroidism (adults)
Mechanism
PEGylated human PTH(1-34) with extended duration of action (~24 h) that mimics endogenous PTH — stimulating renal tubular calcium reabsorption, increasing renal 1α-hydroxylase (raising 1,25-OH2-D), and regulating phosphate. Once-daily SC injection replaces the missing PTH in surgical or autoimmune hypoparathyroidism.
Dose & Route
SC · Once daily (dose titrated to calcium) · Aug 2024
Voranigo
vorasidenib
IDH1/2 Dual Inhibitor (CNS-penetrant)
Indication
Grade 2 IDH-Mutant Astrocytoma or Oligodendroglioma (post-surgery)
Mechanism
IDH1/2 mutations produce the oncometabolite 2-hydroxyglutarate (2-HG), which competitively inhibits α-KG-dependent dioxygenases (TET2, KDMs), causing DNA/histone hypermethylation and epigenetically locking cells in a proliferative state. Vorasidenib crosses the blood-brain barrier to inhibit both IDH1 and IDH2, reducing 2-HG and restoring normal differentiation in grade 2 glioma.
Dose & Route
Oral · 40 mg once daily · Aug 2024
Leqselvi
deuruxolitinib
JAK1/2 Inhibitor (deuterated)
Indication
Severe Alopecia Areata (adults)
Mechanism
Deuterium-substituted ruxolitinib analogue with improved metabolic stability and twice-daily dosing. Blocks JAK1/2-mediated IFN-γ (JAK1/2) and IL-2/IL-15 (JAK1/3) signalling that collapses immune privilege at the hair follicle in alopecia areata, reducing CD8+ T-cell infiltration and hair follicle destruction.
Dose & Route
Oral · 8 mg twice daily · Jul 2024
Kisunla
donanemab-azbt
Amyloid Beta (pyroglutamate) mAb
Indication
Early Symptomatic Alzheimer Disease (MCI to mild dementia)
Mechanism
Targets N-terminal pyroglutamate-modified Aβ (pyroGlu-Aβ), a form enriched in dense-core amyloid plaques. Binding triggers microglial Fc-receptor-mediated clearance of aggregated amyloid plaques. Uniquely, dosing can be discontinued once PET imaging confirms amyloid plaque clearance — a first "titrated endpoint" approach in Alzheimer therapy.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 4 weeks (until plaque clearance) · Jul 2024
Rezdiffra
resmetirom
Thyroid Hormone Receptor-β Agonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis) with moderate-to-advanced fibrosis
Mechanism
First approved treatment for MASH. THRβ is the predominant isoform in the liver. Selective THRβ agonism increases mitochondrial fatty acid β-oxidation, reduces hepatic de novo lipogenesis (via SREBP-1c), and promotes intrahepatic fat clearance — reversing steatosis and fibrosis without the cardiac/bone effects of systemic thyroid hormone.
Dose & Route
Oral · 80 mg or 100 mg once daily (weight-based) · Mar 2024
Krazati
adagrasib
KRAS G12C Covalent Inhibitor
Indication
KRAS G12C-Mutated NSCLC (previously treated)
Mechanism
KRAS G12C mutation locks KRAS in an active GTP-bound state, driving constitutive RAS/MAPK signalling. Adagrasib covalently binds the unique cysteine-12 within the switch-II pocket of GDP-bound KRAS G12C, trapping it inactive and blocking downstream MEK/ERK tumour cell proliferation. Extended binding half-life vs. sotorasib offers broader coverage of resistance mutants.
Dose & Route
Oral · 600 mg twice daily · Jan 2024
Ohtuvayre
ensifentrine
Dual PDE3/PDE4 Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
COPD Maintenance — nebulised bronchodilator + anti-inflammatory
Mechanism
First dual PDE3/PDE4 inhibitor delivered by nebuliser. Inhibiting PDE3 raises cAMP in airway smooth muscle → bronchodilation; inhibiting PDE4 raises cAMP in neutrophils and macrophages → reduced airway inflammation. Single agent delivering two mechanistically distinct benefits; no systemic PDE4-related GI toxicity (unlike oral roflumilast).
Dose & Route
Nebulised solution · Twice daily · Approved Jun 2024
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Piasky
crovalimab-pwkz
Recycling Anti-C5 mAb★ First-in-Class
Indication
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Mechanism
First pH-dependent recycling anti-C5 antibody. Binds C5 at physiologic pH (blocking complement-mediated lysis), then releases C5 in the acidic lysosomal environment — allowing the antibody to be recycled via FcRn for repeated C5 binding. This pH-switch mechanism gives a markedly longer half-life enabling monthly SC dosing vs. bi-weekly IV eculizumab.
Dose & Route
SC (after initial IV loading) · Monthly maintenance · Approved Jun 2024
Sofdra
sofpironium bromide
Topical Soft Anticholinergic
Indication
Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating)
Mechanism
Retrometabolic soft drug: topically applied M3 muscarinic receptor antagonist that blocks eccrine sweat gland secretion. Rapidly hydrolysed to an inactive metabolite after local action, minimizing systemic anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision) seen with systemic anticholinergics.
Dose & Route
Topical gel · Applied nightly to each axilla · Approved Jun 2024
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Iqirvo
elafibranor
PPARα/δ Agonist
Indication
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) — inadequate response to UDCA
Mechanism
Dual PPARα/δ agonist that suppresses bile acid synthesis, reduces hepatic inflammation, and improves cholestasis by modulating nuclear receptor signalling in hepatocytes and cholangiocytes. Complements ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in PBC — a disease of immune-mediated bile duct injury. 3rd approved second-line agent for PBC after obeticholic acid and bezafibrate.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily · Approved Jun 2024
Rytelo
imetelstat
Telomerase Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Low/Intermediate-1 Risk MDS — transfusion-dependent, refractory to ESA
Mechanism
First telomerase inhibitor approved in oncology. GRN163L is a lipid-conjugated oligonucleotide that competitively inhibits telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) by binding the RNA template (hTR). MDS blasts have abnormally short telomeres and depend on telomerase to proliferate; blocking it induces blast apoptosis and allows normal erythroid differentiation to resume.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 4 weeks · Approved Jun 2024
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Imdelltra
tarlatamab-dlle
DLL3×CD3 BiTE★ First-in-Class
Indication
Extensive-Stage SCLC — previously treated
Mechanism
First DLL3-targeting bispecific T-cell engager for SCLC. One arm binds DLL3 (a Notch ligand overexpressed on SCLC cells, absent on normal tissue); the other binds CD3ε on T cells. This proximity forces a cytolytic immune synapse — T cells kill DLL3+ tumor cells regardless of TCR specificity. Active in platinum-refractory SCLC where no targeted therapies previously existed.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 2 weeks · Approved May 2024
Xolremdi
mavorixafor
CXCR4 Antagonist★ First-in-Class
Indication
WHIM Syndrome (Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, Myelokathexis)
Mechanism
First CXCR4 antagonist for a rare immunodeficiency. WHIM is caused by gain-of-function CXCR4 mutations that trap neutrophils and lymphocytes in bone marrow. Mavorixafor competitively blocks CXCR4–CXCL12 interaction, releasing hematopoietic cells into circulation and restoring immunological defense against bacterial and HPV infections.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily · Approved Apr 2024
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Ojemda
tovorafenib
BRAF Inhibitor (Type II)
Indication
Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (BRAF-altered, relapsed/refractory)
Mechanism
Type II RAF inhibitor with CNS penetration designed for weekly oral dosing. Unlike type I BRAF inhibitors (vemurafenib/dabrafenib) that paradoxically activate RAS-wild-type tumors, tovorafenib is a "paradox-breaker" — it inhibits both BRAF monomers and dimers, covering the full range of BRAF alterations (V600E, fusions) found in pediatric gliomas.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once weekly · Approved Apr 2024
Anktiva
nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln
IL-15 Superagonist Complex
Indication
BCG-Unresponsive Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (CIS ± papillary tumors)
Mechanism
IL-15/IL-15Rα fusion protein (superagonist complex) that potently activates NK cells and CD8+ T cells within the bladder wall. Delivered intravesically alongside BCG to restore local anti-tumor immunity in patients whose disease has progressed despite prior BCG — targeting the bladder microenvironment directly.
Dose & Route
Intravesical instillation · With BCG · Approved Apr 2024
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Lumisight
pegulicianine
EGFR-Targeted Fluorescent Imaging Agent★ First-in-Class
Indication
Intraoperative Margin Assessment — breast-conserving cancer surgery
Mechanism
First EGFR-targeted optical imaging agent for surgery. PEGylated near-infrared fluorescent dye conjugated to an EGFR-targeting peptide. Preferentially accumulates in EGFR-overexpressing breast cancer cells; a hand-held fluorescence camera (Lumicell) detects residual cancer at surgical margins intraoperatively — reducing re-excision rates.
Dose & Route
IV · Single dose before surgery · Approved Apr 2024
Zevtera
ceftobiprole medocaril
5th-Gen Cephalosporin
Indication
Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia (SAB) including MRSA and right-sided endocarditis
Mechanism
5th-generation cephalosporin that binds PBP2a (the altered penicillin-binding protein that confers MRSA resistance) with high affinity — a property absent in earlier cephalosporins. Also active against gram-negative organisms. Prodrug (medocaril ester) hydrolysed in vivo to active ceftobiprole; targets PBP2a more effectively than ceftaroline in bacteremia settings.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 8 hours · Approved Apr 2024
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Voydeya
danicopan
Complement Factor D Inhibitor
Indication
PNH — Extravascular Hemolysis (add-on to C5 inhibitors)
Mechanism
Oral complement factor D inhibitor that blocks the alternative complement pathway upstream of C5. In PNH patients on C5 inhibitors (eculizumab/ravulizumab), residual extravascular hemolysis is driven by C3 opsonization of RBCs — a process that continues despite C5 blockade. Danicopan prevents C3 deposition by cutting off alternative pathway amplification, reducing transfusion dependence.
Dose & Route
Oral · Three times daily · Approved Mar 2024
Vafseo
vadadustat
HIF Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitor
Indication
Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease (dialysis-dependent adults)
Mechanism
Inhibits HIF prolyl hydroxylases (PHD1/2/3), preventing VHL-mediated degradation of HIF-1α/HIF-2α. Stabilized HIF drives endogenous erythropoietin production and upregulates iron absorption genes — mimicking the physiologic high-altitude response to hypoxia. Oral alternative to ESA injections (epoetin/darbepoetin) for dialysis anemia.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily with meals · Approved Mar 2024
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Winrevair
sotatercept-csrk
Activin Receptor IIA Fusion Protein★ First-in-Class
Indication
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) — WHO FC II–III, on background therapy
Mechanism
First TGF-β superfamily ligand trap approved for PAH. Sotatercept is an ActRIIA-Fc fusion protein that sequesters TGF-β superfamily ligands (especially activin A) that drive vascular smooth muscle proliferation and pulmonary vascular remodeling in PAH. Unlike existing vasodilators (PDE5i, ERA, prostacyclins) that reduce vasoconstriction, sotatercept targets the underlying structural remodeling — a disease-modifying mechanism.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Every 3 weeks · Approved Mar 2024
Duvyzat
givinostat
Pan-HDAC Inhibitor
Indication
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) — patients ≥6 years (all genetic variants)
Mechanism
Pan-HDAC inhibitor that reduces fibrosis and fat infiltration in dystrophic muscle by epigenetically modulating inflammatory signalling. In DMD, absence of dystrophin triggers repetitive muscle necrosis → fibrotic replacement; HDAC inhibition shifts macrophage polarization toward anti-inflammatory phenotypes and supports satellite cell-mediated muscle regeneration. Unlike exon-skipping therapies, it is genotype-independent.
Dose & Route
Oral suspension · Twice daily with food · Approved Mar 2024
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Tryvio
aprocitentan
Dual Endothelin Receptor Antagonist★ First-in-Class
Indication
Resistant Hypertension — uncontrolled on ≥3 antihypertensives including a diuretic
Mechanism
First ERA approved for systemic hypertension. Dual ETA/ETB endothelin receptor antagonist that blocks endothelin-1-mediated vasoconstriction and sodium retention — an important pressor pathway in resistant hypertension. Endothelin-1 is elevated in refractory hypertension even when renin-angiotensin-aldosterone is well-blocked, making ERA a mechanistically distinct add-on strategy.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily at bedtime · Approved Feb 2024
Tevimbra
tislelizumab-jsgr
Anti-PD-1 mAb
Indication
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) — unresectable, 1st-line (with chemotherapy)
Mechanism
Anti-PD-1 IgG4 monoclonal antibody engineered with an Fc modification that prevents FcγRIIb-mediated antibody crosslinking on T cells — an interaction that can dampen T-cell activation seen with standard PD-1 antibodies. This design maintains T-cell agonism more cleanly. First-line combination with platinum/fluorouracil-based chemotherapy for ESCC (following RATIONALE-306 trial).
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 3 weeks · Approved Feb 2024
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Letybo
letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg
Botulinum Toxin Type A
Indication
Glabellar Lines (moderate to severe frown lines) — aesthetic use
Mechanism
Clostridium botulinum toxin type A that cleaves SNAP-25 (synaptosomal-associated protein 25), blocking ACh vesicle fusion at the neuromuscular junction of facial muscles. Temporary chemodenervation relaxes the corrugator supercilii and procerus muscles, smoothing glabellar rhytides. Fifth BoNT-A formulation approved in the US after onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, and prabotulinumtoxinA.
Dose & Route
Intradermal injection · 5-point injection pattern · Approved Feb 2024
Exblifep
cefepime / enmetazobactam
Cephalosporin + β-Lactamase Inhibitor★ FIC (enmetazobactam)
Indication
Complicated UTI and Acute Pyelonephritis — ESBL-producing gram-negative organisms
Mechanism
Enmetazobactam is a novel penicillanic acid sulfone β-lactamase inhibitor with extended spectrum vs. existing BLIs — covers CTX-M and SHV ESBLs plus some OXA-type enzymes. Restores cefepime activity against isolates that hydrolyse standard cephalosporins. Distinct from avibactam (covers KPC/OXA-48) — enmetazobactam fills the ESBL gap where ceftolozane/avibactam combinations are less effective.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 8 hours · Approved Feb 2024
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Zelsuvmi
berdazimer sodium
Topical Nitric Oxide-Releasing Agent
Indication
Molluscum Contagiosum (topical treatment, ≥1 year)
Mechanism
Topical gel releasing nitric oxide (NO) via berdazimer — a water-activated NO-releasing polymer. NO exerts antiviral activity against molluscipoxvirus (MCV) by damaging viral DNA/proteins through reactive nitrogen species and activating innate immune responses in skin. First approval for molluscum treatment; existing options (cantharidin, cryotherapy) were off-label or procedural.
Dose & Route
Topical gel · Applied once daily to each lesion · Approved Jan 2024
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Brand Name Generic Name Drug Class Indication Route
Leqembi lecanemab-irmb Anti-Aβ Protofibril mAb Early Alzheimer's Disease IV
Brenzavvy bexagliflozin SGLT2 Inhibitor Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Oral
Jaypirca pirtobrutinib Non-covalent BTK Inhibitor ★ FIC Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma Oral
Sunlenca lenacapavir HIV Capsid Inhibitor ★ FIC HIV-1 (treatment-experienced) SC (q6 months)
Ojjaara momelotinib JAK1/JAK2 + ACVR1 Inhibitor ★ FIC Myelofibrosis with anaemia Oral
Zurzuvae zuranolone Neuroactive Steroid / GABA-A PAM ★ FIC Postpartum Depression · MDD Oral
Aphexda motixafortide CXCR4 Antagonist ★ FIC Stem Cell Mobilization (auto-HSCT) SC
Ngenla somatrogon-ghla Long-acting GH Analog Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency SC weekly
Nexviazyme avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt Recombinant Acid α-Glucosidase (ERT) Pompe Disease (late-onset) IV
Veoza fezolinetant NK3 Receptor Antagonist ★ FIC Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms Oral
Eohiliabudesonide oral suspensionTopical GI GlucocorticoidEosinophilic EsophagitisOral suspension
OrserduelacestrantOral SERD (Selective Estrogen Receptor Degrader) ★ FICER+/HER2- Breast Cancer (ESR1-mutated, post-CDK4/6i)Oral
JesduvroqdaprodustatHIF Prolyl Hydroxylase InhibitorAnemia of CKD (dialysis-dependent)Oral
Lamzedevelmanase alfa-tycvRecombinant Alpha-Mannosidase (ERT)Alpha-MannosidosisIV
FilsparisparsentanDual AT1R/ET-A Receptor Antagonist ★ FICIgA Nephropathy (proteinuria reduction)Oral
SkyclarysomaveloxoloneNrf2 Activator ★ FICFriedreich Ataxia (≥16 years)Oral
ZavzpretzavegepantCGRP Receptor Antagonist (Intranasal Gepant)Acute Migraine TreatmentIntranasal
DaybuetrofinetideSynthetic Gly-Pro-Glu Tripeptide ★ FICRett Syndrome (≥2 years)Oral
Zynyzretifanlimab-dlwrAnti-PD-1 mAbMerkel Cell Carcinoma · dMMR Endometrial CancerIV
RezzayorezafunginEchinocandin (Long-acting) ★ FICCandidemia and Invasive CandidiasisIV
JoenjaleniolisibPI3Kδ InhibitorActivated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS)Oral
QalsodytofersenAntisense Oligonucleotide (Anti-SOD1)ALS with SOD1 MutationIntrathecal
Elfabriopegunigalsidase alfa-iwxjPEGylated Recombinant α-Galactosidase A (ERT)Fabry DiseaseIV
MieboperfluorohexyloctaneSemifluorinated Alkane (Evaporative Tear Supplement) ★ FICDry Eye Disease (evaporative)Ophthalmic drops
Epkinlyepcoritamab-byspCD3×CD20 Bispecific mAbRelapsed/Refractory DLBCL (≥3rd line)SC
Xacdurosulbactam-durlobactamβ-Lactam/BLI Combination ★ FICAcinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus pneumoniaIV
Paxlovidnirmatrelvir / ritonavirSARS-CoV-2 3CL Protease Inhibitor + CYP3A4 Booster ★ FICMild-Moderate COVID-19 (high-risk adults)Oral
Poslumaflotufolastat F18PSMA-Targeted PET RadiopharmaceuticalProstate Cancer — PSMA PET ImagingIV
InpefasotagliflozinDual SGLT1/SGLT2 Inhibitor ★ FICHeart Failure (reduced and preserved EF)Oral
Columviglofitamab-gxbmCD3×CD20 Bispecific mAb (2:1)Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL (≥3rd line)IV
Litfuloritlecitinib-jhlzDual JAK3/TEC InhibitorSevere Alopecia Areata (≥12 years)Oral
Rystiggorozanolixizumab-noliAnti-FcRn mAb (IgG Recycling Inhibitor)Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (anti-AChR or anti-MuSK+)SC
Beyfortusnirsevimab-alipAnti-RSV F Protein mAb (Extended Half-life)RSV Prophylaxis — Neonates and Infants (seasonal)IM
VanflytaquizartinibFLT3 Inhibitor (Type II)FLT3-ITD+ AML (1st-line, with chemotherapy)Oral
Xdemvylotilaner ophthalmicGABA-Cl Channel Antagonist (Topical)Demodex BlepharitisOphthalmic drops
Izervayavacincaptad pegolC5 Aptamer (Complement Inhibitor)Geographic Atrophy Secondary to AMDIntravitreal
Talveytalquetamab-tgvsGPRC5D×CD3 Bispecific mAb ★ FICRelapsed/Refractory Multiple MyelomaSC
Elrexfioelranatamab-bcmmBCMA×CD3 Bispecific mAbRelapsed/Refractory Multiple MyelomaSC
SohonospalovaroteneRARγ AgonistFibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)Oral
Veopozpozelimab-bbfgAnti-C5 mAbCD55-Deficient Protein-Losing Enteropathy (CHAPLE disease)IV/SC
Exxuagepirone5-HT1A Partial Agonist (Azapirone)Major Depressive DisorderOral
Pombiliticipaglucosidase alfa-atga + miglustatERT + Pharmacological Chaperone ★ FICPompe Disease (late-onset, ERT-experienced)IV
RivflozanedosiranLDHA-Targeting siRNAPrimary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 (PH1)SC
VelsipityetrasimodS1P Receptor Modulator (S1P1/4/5)Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative ColitisOral
ZilbrysqzilucoplanC5 Inhibitor Peptide (Cyclic Macrocycle)Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (anti-AChR+)SC daily
Bimzelxbimekizumab-bkzxDual IL-17A/F Inhibitor ★ FICModerate-to-Severe Plaque PsoriasisSC
AgamreevamoroloneDissociative Glucocorticoid (Modified Steroid)Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (4–<18 years)Oral
Omvohmirikizumab-mrkzAnti-IL-23p19 mAbModerate-to-Severe Ulcerative ColitisIV induction / SC maintenance
Loqtorzitoripalimab-tpziAnti-PD-1 mAbRecurrent/Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (1L)IV
FruzaqlafruquintinibVEGFR1/2/3 TKIMetastatic Colorectal Cancer (≥3rd line)Oral
Defencathtaurolidine / heparinAntimicrobial Catheter Lock SolutionBloodstream Infections in Hemodialysis Catheter PatientsIntraluminal (lock)
AugtyrorepotrectinibROS1/TRK Inhibitor (Next-gen)ROS1+ NSCLC (TKI-naive and -experienced)Oral
Ryzneutaeflapegrastim-xnstLong-acting G-CSF (PEGylated)Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia ProphylaxisSC
TruqapcapivasertibAKT Kinase InhibitorHR+/HER2- Breast Cancer (AKT pathway-altered, with fulvestrant)Oral
Ogsiveonirogacestatγ-Secretase InhibitorProgressing Desmoid Tumors (adults)Oral
FabhaltaiptacopanComplement Factor B Inhibitor (Oral)PNH — hemolysis control (monotherapy)Oral
Filsuvezbirch triterpenes (Oleogel-S10)Birch Bark Extract (Wound Healing)Dystrophic & Junctional Epidermolysis BullosaTopical
WainuaeplontersenGalNAc-Conjugated Anti-TTR ASOHereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis (polyneuropathy)SC monthly
2023 11 FDA-Approved Drugs · 6 First-in-Class
Leqembi
lecanemab-irmb
Anti-Aβ Protofibril mAb
Indication
Early Alzheimer's Disease — MCI to mild dementia stage with confirmed amyloid pathology
Mechanism
Humanised IgG1 mAb that preferentially binds soluble Aβ protofibrils — the aggregated, pre-plaque oligomeric form most neurotoxic to synapses. Distinct from donanemab, which targets insoluble fibrillar plaques. Fc-receptor-mediated microglial phagocytosis clears amyloid. CLARITY AD trial: 27% slowing of clinical decline (CDR-SB) vs placebo. Received traditional approval Jul 2023.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks · Jan 2023
Brenzavvy
bexagliflozin
SGLT2 Inhibitor
Indication
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus — adjunct to diet and exercise
Mechanism
Selective inhibitor of SGLT2 in the S1 segment of the proximal renal tubule. Blocks reabsorption of ~90% of filtered glucose, causing glucosuria (~80 g/day) independent of insulin. The resulting osmotic diuresis and natriuresis lower blood pressure and reduce cardiac preload. Class effect: cardiorenal protection mediated partly through reduced tubuloglomerular feedback and ketone body upregulation.
Dose & Route
Oral · 20 mg once daily · Jan 2023
Jaypirca
pirtobrutinib
Non-covalent BTK Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma — after ≥2 prior therapies including a covalent BTK inhibitor
Mechanism
First non-covalent (reversible) BTK inhibitor. Unlike ibrutinib and acalabrutinib, which form a covalent bond with Cys-481 of BTK, pirtobrutinib binds reversibly to the BTK active site. This preserves full activity against the C481S mutation — the primary resistance mechanism to covalent BTKi. Maintains high selectivity for BTK with low off-target kinase inhibition, translating to a cleaner safety profile (less atrial fibrillation, fewer bleeding events).
Dose & Route
Oral · 200 mg once daily · Jan 2023
Sunlenca
lenacapavir
HIV-1 Capsid Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
HIV-1 Infection — heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug resistance
Mechanism
First-in-class capsid inhibitor. The HIV capsid (CA) protein orchestrates multiple essential steps: shields viral DNA from innate immune sensors during nuclear transit, facilitates nuclear pore entry (via direct CA–CPSF6 and CA–NUP153 binding), and scaffolds reverse transcription. Lenacapavir binds the CA hexamer/pentamer interface, disrupting assembly and disassembly kinetics at both ends of the viral lifecycle. Exceptionally long t½ (~10–12 weeks) enables once-every-6-months SC maintenance dosing — the longest dosing interval of any ARV.
Dose & Route
Oral 600 mg on Days 1 & 2 (lead-in) → SC 927 mg every 6 months · Dec 2023
Ojjaara
momelotinib
JAK1/JAK2 + ACVR1 Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Myelofibrosis — intermediate- or high-risk with anaemia (JAK-inhibitor naive or JAK-inhibitor experienced)
Mechanism
Inhibits JAK1 and JAK2 (reducing constitutional symptoms and spleen size) while also inhibiting ACVR1 (ALK2) — an activin receptor that drives hepatic hepcidin synthesis via the BMP6–SMAD signalling axis. Hepcidin sequesters iron in macrophages (reducing erythropoiesis). ACVR1 inhibition lowers hepcidin, liberating iron for erythropoiesis. Unlike ruxolitinib, which worsens anaemia (requiring transfusions), momelotinib's ACVR1 activity improves haemoglobin levels and reduces transfusion dependence.
Dose & Route
Oral · 200 mg once daily · Sep 2023
Zurzuvae
zuranolone
Neuroactive Steroid / GABA-A PAM ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Postpartum Depression (PPD) — adults; also approved for Major Depressive Disorder
Mechanism
First oral neuroactive steroid antidepressant. Positive allosteric modulator (PAM) of both synaptic and extrasynaptic GABA-A receptors, especially those containing δ subunits (extrasynaptic). PPD is partly attributed to abrupt neurosteroid (allopregnanolone) withdrawal after delivery, destabilising GABAergic inhibitory tone. Zuranolone restores GABA-A receptor modulation rapidly — onset within 3 days vs 2–4 weeks for SSRIs. Short 14-day course of treatment; not a daily maintenance drug.
Dose & Route
Oral · 50 mg once daily at night for 14 days · Aug 2023
Aphexda
motixafortide
CXCR4 Antagonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Haematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization — in combination with G-CSF for autologous transplantation
Mechanism
Selective, long-acting cyclic peptide antagonist of CXCR4. The CXCL12/SDF-1–CXCR4 axis anchors haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) to bone marrow stromal niches via VLA-4/VCAM-1 interactions. Motixafortide disrupts this retention, releasing HSPCs into peripheral blood for apheresis collection. Unlike plerixafor (the older CXCR4 antagonist), motixafortide has longer duration of action, enabling better CD34+ cell yield from a single apheresis session in multiple myeloma patients.
Dose & Route
SC · 1.25 mg/kg · given ~10–14 h before each apheresis · Sep 2023
Ngenla
somatrogon-ghla
Long-acting GH Analog
Indication
Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) — ages 3 years and older
Mechanism
Recombinant human GH (22 kDa) fused to the C-terminal peptide (CTP) of the β-subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin. The CTP extension reduces receptor-mediated clearance, extending t½ from ~2–3 h (daily somatropin) to ~40 h — enabling once-weekly dosing. GH receptor activation drives IGF-1 production in the liver and peripheral tissues, stimulating linear bone growth via growth plate chondrocyte proliferation. Non-inferior to daily somatropin for annualised height velocity (REAL3 trial).
Dose & Route
SC · 0.66 mg/kg once weekly · May 2023
Nexviazyme
avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt
Recombinant Acid α-Glucosidase (ERT)
Indication
Pompe Disease (Glycogen Storage Disease Type II) — late-onset, ages 1 year and older
Mechanism
Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). Deficiency of lysosomal acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA) causes glycogen accumulation in lysosomes of muscle and cardiac cells. Avalglucosidase carries higher levels of bis-phosphorylated mannose-6-phosphate (bis-M6P) on N-glycans compared to the older alglucosidase alfa (Myozyme/Lumizyme). Enhanced CI-M6PR receptor binding improves cellular uptake into lysosomes by ~5× — increasing intralysosomal glycogen clearance. COMET trial demonstrated superiority over alglucosidase for motor and respiratory outcomes.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 40 mg/kg every 2 weeks · May 2023
Veoza
fezolinetant
NK3 Receptor Antagonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms (moderate-to-severe hot flashes) — adults
Mechanism
First non-hormonal, first NK3R antagonist for menopausal symptoms. In menopause, oestrogen withdrawal disinhibits KNDy neurons (Kisspeptin/Neurokinin B/Dynorphin) of the hypothalamic arcuate nucleus. NKB signals via NK3R on thermoregulatory neurons in the median preoptic area, triggering the vasodilatory heat-dissipation response (hot flash). Fezolinetant selectively blocks NK3R, dampening NKB-driven thermoregulatory dysregulation without hormonal effects — key for patients in whom HRT is contraindicated (e.g. ER+ breast cancer survivors).
Dose & Route
Oral · 45 mg once daily · May 2023
Eohilia
budesonide oral suspension
Topical GI Glucocorticoid
Indication
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) — ages 11 years and older
Mechanism
Budesonide is a potent glucocorticoid (GR binding affinity ~195× cortisol) with extensive first-pass hepatic metabolism (~90%), minimising systemic exposure. As a viscous oral suspension (not inhaled), it is swallowed slowly to coat and directly contact inflamed oesophageal mucosa — suppressing Th2-driven eosinophilic infiltration (IL-5/IL-13/eotaxin axis). Reduces peak oesophageal eosinophil count to ≤6 eos/hpf. Provides a dietary-restriction-free pharmacological option for EoE, which otherwise requires elimination diets or endoscopic dilation.
Dose & Route
Oral suspension · 2 mg twice daily for 12 weeks · Dec 2023
Orserdu
elacestrant
Oral SERD★ First-in-Class
Indication
ER+/HER2– Breast Cancer — ESR1-mutated, post-CDK4/6 inhibitor progression
Mechanism
First oral SERD approved. Binds ERα with higher affinity than fulvestrant, promoting proteasomal degradation of the receptor. ESR1 mutations (Y537S, D538G) confer ligand-independent ER activation and fulvestrant resistance; elacestrant retains full degrader activity against these mutants — filling the gap after CDK4/6 inhibitor progression.
Dose & Route
Oral · 345 mg once daily · Approved Jan 2023
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Jesduvroq
daprodustat
HIF Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitor
Indication
Anemia of CKD — dialysis-dependent adults
Mechanism
Inhibits prolyl hydroxylase domain (PHD) enzymes that normally hydroxylate HIF-1α/HIF-2α, targeting them for VHL-mediated proteasomal degradation. PHD inhibition stabilizes HIF, which activates endogenous EPO gene expression — providing physiologic anemia correction without the supraphysiologic EPO peaks of injection ESAs.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily · Approved Feb 2023
Lamzede
velmanase alfa-tycv
Recombinant Alpha-Mannosidase (ERT)★ First-in-Class
Indication
Alpha-Mannosidosis — non-CNS manifestations
Mechanism
Recombinant human lysosomal alpha-mannosidase. Alpha-mannosidosis results from LAMAN gene mutations causing deficient enzyme activity and accumulation of oligomannose N-glycans in lysosomes of multiple cell types. Enzyme replacement delivers functional alpha-mannosidase to lysosomes via M6P receptor uptake, restoring glycoprotein catabolism and reducing storage burden in peripheral tissues.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Weekly · Approved Feb 2023
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Filspari
sparsentan
Dual AT1R/ET-A Antagonist★ First-in-Class
Indication
IgA Nephropathy — reduce proteinuria (adults)
Mechanism
First dual angiotensin/endothelin receptor antagonist for kidney disease. Combines AT1R blockade (reduces intraglomerular pressure, like ACEi/ARB) with ETA antagonism (reduces mesangial cell proliferation and glomerular inflammation). Dual blockade reduces proteinuria more than RAS inhibition alone — addressing both hemodynamic and inflammatory contributors to IgAN progression.
Dose & Route
Oral · 400 mg once daily · Approved Feb 2023
Skyclarys
omaveloxolone
Nrf2 Activator★ First-in-Class
Indication
Friedreich Ataxia (≥16 years) — first approved treatment
Mechanism
First drug approved for Friedreich ataxia. Synthetic oleanane triterpenoid that activates Nrf2 by covalently binding and inhibiting its repressor KEAP1. Nrf2 activation upregulates antioxidant response genes (HO-1, NQO1, ferritin) in cerebellar neurons and cardiomyocytes — countering the frataxin-deficiency-driven mitochondrial iron overload and reactive oxygen species that cause Friedreich's progressive neurodegeneration.
Dose & Route
Oral · 150 mg once daily · Approved Feb 2023
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Zavzpret
zavegepant
Intranasal CGRP Receptor Antagonist
Indication
Acute Migraine with or without Aura (adults)
Mechanism
First intranasal gepant. Antagonizes CGRP receptor at trigeminal nerve terminals and cranial vasculature — blocking the vasodilatory and neuroinflammatory CGRP signal responsible for migraine pain. Intranasal delivery bypasses nausea/vomiting-impaired oral absorption at attack onset; no vasoconstriction risk unlike triptans (suitable for cardiovascular co-morbidities).
Dose & Route
Intranasal spray · 10 mg per nostril · Single dose at attack onset · Approved Mar 2023
Daybue
trofinetide
Synthetic Gly-Pro-Glu Tripeptide★ First-in-Class
Indication
Rett Syndrome — first approved treatment (≥2 years)
Mechanism
First drug approved for Rett syndrome. Synthetic analog of glycyl-l-prolyl-l-glutamic acid (GPE), a naturally occurring N-terminal tripeptide of IGF-1 with neuroprotective properties. Modulates synaptic dysfunction in MeCP2-deficient neurons by reducing neuroinflammation, supporting dendritic arbor maintenance, and restoring GABAergic/glutamatergic balance disrupted by loss of MeCP2 function.
Dose & Route
Oral solution · Twice daily with food · Approved Mar 2023
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Zynyz
retifanlimab-dlwr
Anti-PD-1 mAb
Indication
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (metastatic/recurrent) · dMMR Endometrial Cancer
Mechanism
IgG4 anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint, restoring T-cell cytotoxic activity in tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. Merkel cell carcinoma is highly immunogenic (Merkel cell polyomavirus or UV-driven mutations); PD-1 blockade shows durable responses. Also used in dMMR endometrial cancers with high tumour mutational burden conferring checkpoint sensitivity.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 4 weeks · Approved Mar 2023
Rezzayo
rezafungin
Long-Acting Echinocandin★ First-in-Class
Indication
Candidemia and Invasive Candidiasis (adults)
Mechanism
Echinocandin that non-competitively inhibits (1,3)-β-D-glucan synthase, blocking fungal cell wall synthesis. Rezafungin is structurally modified at the C5-amine of the cyclic hexapeptide to confer exceptional stability and a half-life of ~130 hours — enabling once-weekly IV dosing vs. daily caspofungin/micafungin. Concentrated in lysosomes where Candida resides intracellularly.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Once weekly · Approved Mar 2023
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Joenja
leniolisib
PI3Kδ Inhibitor
Indication
Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS) — primary immunodeficiency
Mechanism
Selectively inhibits PI3Kδ — the isoform predominantly expressed in hematopoietic cells. APDS is caused by gain-of-function PIK3CD mutations that constitutively activate PI3Kδ in lymphocytes, impairing B-cell maturation, causing T-cell senescence, and recurrent sinopulmonary infections. Leniolisib reduces PI3Kδ-driven AKT/mTOR hyperactivation, restoring lymphocyte function.
Dose & Route
Oral · Twice daily · Approved Mar 2023
Qalsody
tofersen
Anti-SOD1 Antisense Oligonucleotide
Indication
ALS with SOD1 Gene Mutation
Mechanism
Intrathecal ASO that hybridizes to SOD1 mRNA and recruits RNase H1, degrading the transcript and reducing mutant SOD1 protein production. Gain-of-toxic-function mutations in SOD1 cause ~2% of all ALS; reducing mutant protein levels slows or halts neurodegeneration. Delivered intrathecally to achieve sufficient CSF concentrations in motor neurons of the spinal cord.
Dose & Route
Intrathecal injection · Every 28 days (after loading) · Approved Apr 2023
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Elfabrio
pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj
PEGylated α-Galactosidase A (ERT)
Indication
Fabry Disease (adults, ERT-experienced patients)
Mechanism
PEGylated plant-cell-derived recombinant α-galactosidase A (α-Gal A) that replaces deficient enzyme activity in Fabry disease — reducing lysosomal globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) accumulation in vascular endothelium, kidney, heart, and nervous system. PEGylation extends half-life and reduces immunogenicity vs. agalsidase alfa/beta, allowing every-2-week dosing with potentially better tissue uptake.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 2 weeks · Approved May 2023
Miebo
perfluorohexyloctane
Semifluorinated Alkane Tear Substitute★ First-in-Class
Indication
Dry Eye Disease — evaporative (Meibomian gland dysfunction)
Mechanism
First approved treatment specifically for evaporative dry eye. Water-free semifluorinated alkane that spreads as a monomolecular lipid-mimicking film over the tear surface. Reduces evaporative water loss by acting as a physical barrier at the air–tear interface — replacing the dysfunctional meibomian lipid layer. No preservatives, no active drug; purely physical mechanism. Different from aqueous-deficiency drops (sodium hyaluronate etc.).
Dose & Route
Ophthalmic drops · 1 drop each eye 4× daily · Approved May 2023
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Epkinly
epcoritamab-bysp
CD3×CD20 Bispecific mAb (SC)
Indication
Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL (≥3rd line, after CAR-T or ineligible)
Mechanism
CD3×CD20 bispecific antibody (IgG1) administered subcutaneously. One arm engages CD20 on B-cell lymphoma cells; the other binds CD3ε on T cells — forming an immunological synapse that drives T-cell-mediated tumor lysis. SC delivery (vs. IV glofitamab/mosunetuzumab) enables outpatient administration. Risk of CRS mitigated by step-up dosing.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Weekly × 3 cycles, then Q2–4W · Approved May 2023
Xacduro
sulbactam-durlobactam
β-Lactam + Novel BLI★ FIC (durlobactam)
Indication
Hospital-Acquired / Ventilator-Associated Bacterial Pneumonia — Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (ABBC)
Mechanism
Sulbactam is both a weak β-lactam antibacterial and an intrinsic inhibitor of Acinetobacter PBP1 and PBP3. Durlobactam is a diazabicyclooctane (DBO) BLI that protects sulbactam from carbapenemases (OXA-type, MBLs) ubiquitous in drug-resistant ABBC. The combination restores sulbactam's killing activity against pan-drug-resistant Acinetobacter strains where carbapenems and polymyxins have failed.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 6 hours · Approved May 2023
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Paxlovid
nirmatrelvir / ritonavir
3CL Protease Inhibitor + CYP3A4 Booster★ FIC (nirmatrelvir)
Indication
Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19 — high-risk adults within 5 days of symptoms
Mechanism
First oral SARS-CoV-2 antiviral. Nirmatrelvir is a peptidomimetic inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease (Mpro) — an enzyme essential for cleaving viral polyprotein precursors into functional replication machinery. Ritonavir inhibits CYP3A4-mediated nirmatrelvir metabolism, boosting plasma concentrations. Active against all Omicron subvariants (Mpro is highly conserved). EUA → full FDA approval May 2023.
Dose & Route
Oral · Twice daily for 5 days · Full approval May 2023
Posluma
flotufolastat F18
PSMA-Targeted PET Tracer
Indication
Prostate Cancer — PSMA PET imaging (staging, recurrence detection)
Mechanism
18F-labeled PSMA-targeted PET radiotracer. Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA/FOLH1) is a glutamate carboxypeptidase highly overexpressed on prostate cancer cells. Flotufolastat binds PSMA with high affinity, concentrating ¹⁸F in PSMA+ lesions and enabling PET detection of primary and metastatic disease at very low PSA levels — critical for directing salvage therapy after radical prostatectomy.
Dose & Route
IV · Single dose before PET scan · Approved May 2023
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Inpefa
sotagliflozin
Dual SGLT1/SGLT2 Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Heart Failure (HFrEF and HFpEF) — reduce CV death and HF hospitalizations
Mechanism
Only approved dual SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibitor. SGLT2 inhibition in the proximal tubule provides glucose-lowering, natriuresis, and cardiorenal benefits (same as dapagliflozin/empagliflozin). Additional SGLT1 inhibition in gut enterocytes attenuates postprandial glucose absorption and reduces intestinal glucose-driven inflammation — potentially amplifying cardiac benefit beyond SGLT2 alone. SOLOIST-WHF trial: benefit even when started during acute hospitalization.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily · Approved May 2023
Columvi
glofitamab-gxbm
CD3×CD20 Bispecific mAb (2:1 format)★ FIC (2:1 format)
Indication
Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL (≥3rd line)
Mechanism
2:1 bivalent bispecific antibody (two CD20-binding arms, one CD3-binding arm) — engineered with CrossMAb technology. Bivalent CD20 engagement increases tumor avidity and reduces T-cell dose requirements. Obinutuzumab pre-treatment (cycle 1) clears circulating B cells to prevent CRS by reducing the initial tumor burden before glofitamab is introduced. Fixed 12-cycle treatment — unique among bispecifics.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 12 cycles (step-up dosing) · Approved Jun 2023
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Litfulo
ritlecitinib-jhlz
Dual JAK3/TEC Inhibitor
Indication
Severe Alopecia Areata (≥12 years)
Mechanism
Covalent irreversible inhibitor of JAK3 and the TEC family kinases (BTK, BMX, ITK, TEC, TXK). JAK3 is exclusively expressed in hematopoietic cells (especially T and NK cells) — inhibiting it blocks JAK3/JAK1-mediated cytokine signalling (IL-2, IL-15, IL-21) that drives CD8+ NKG2D+ T-cell attack on hair follicle immune privilege in alopecia areata. TEC inhibition adds a layer of lymphocyte suppression.
Dose & Route
Oral · 50 mg once daily · Approved Jun 2023
Rystiggo
rozanolixizumab-noli
Anti-FcRn mAb
Indication
Generalized Myasthenia Gravis — anti-AChR or anti-MuSK antibody-positive (adults)
Mechanism
Anti-FcRn (neonatal Fc receptor) monoclonal antibody that blocks IgG recycling — the FcRn mechanism that rescues endocytosed IgG from lysosomal degradation, extending its half-life. Blocking FcRn accelerates IgG (including pathogenic anti-AChR/anti-MuSK) catabolism, dramatically lowering autoantibody levels and improving neuromuscular transmission. SC administration; weekly dosing course.
Dose & Route
SC infusion · Weekly for 6 weeks (repeatable) · Approved Jun 2023
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Beyfortus
nirsevimab-alip
Extended-Half-Life Anti-RSV F mAb
Indication
RSV Prophylaxis — neonates and infants entering their first RSV season
Mechanism
Monoclonal antibody targeting the prefusion conformation of the RSV F (fusion) protein — the most conserved and neutralization-sensitive epitope on RSV. An LS mutation in the Fc region extends half-life to ~70 days via enhanced FcRn binding, allowing a single IM injection to cover an entire RSV season. Unlike palivizumab (5 monthly injections, high-risk only), nirsevimab covers all infants with one dose.
Dose & Route
IM injection · Single dose before RSV season · Approved Jul 2023
Vanflyta
quizartinib
FLT3 TKI (Type II)
Indication
FLT3-ITD+ AML — first-line (with standard induction/consolidation chemotherapy)
Mechanism
Type II FLT3 inhibitor that binds the inactive (DFG-out) kinase conformation, blocking constitutive FLT3-ITD signalling (Ras/MAPK, STAT5, PI3K/AKT). FLT3-ITD mutations occur in ~30% of AML and confer poor prognosis. Type II binding gives quizartinib both higher potency and longer target residence time vs. type I FLT3 inhibitors (midostaurin, gilteritinib) at baseline FLT3-ITD. QuANTUM-First trial: OS benefit in newly diagnosed FLT3-ITD+ AML.
Dose & Route
Oral · 40 mg once daily (with/after chemo) · Approved Jul 2023
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Xdemvy
lotilaner ophthalmic solution
Topical GABA-Cl Channel Antagonist★ First-in-Class
Indication
Demodex Blepharitis — first approved treatment
Mechanism
First FDA-approved treatment targeting Demodex mites. Lotilaner is an isoxazoline that blocks invertebrate-specific GABA-gated chloride channels, causing sustained hyperpolarization and paralytic death of Demodex folliculorum and D. brevis — the mites that colonize eyelash follicles and cause chronic blepharitis. Selective for invertebrate vs. mammalian GABA channels → safe for ocular use.
Dose & Route
Ophthalmic drops · 1 drop each eye twice daily · 6 weeks treatment · Approved Jul 2023
Izervay
avacincaptad pegol
C5 Complement Aptamer
Indication
Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to AMD
Mechanism
PEGylated RNA aptamer that binds complement C5 with high specificity, preventing its cleavage to C5a and C5b — blocking terminal complement activation and MAC (membrane attack complex) formation. Drusen-associated complement hyperactivation in AMD drives retinal pigment epithelium death and geographic atrophy expansion; C5 inhibition at the macula slows this process. Monthly intravitreal injection maintains local inhibition.
Dose & Route
Intravitreal injection · Monthly · Approved Aug 2023
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Talvey
talquetamab-tgvs
GPRC5D×CD3 Bispecific mAb★ First-in-Class
Indication
Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (≥4 prior lines including anti-CD38, IMiD, PI)
Mechanism
First GPRC5D-targeting bispecific. GPRC5D is an orphan GPCR selectively overexpressed on myeloma plasma cells (low expression in normal tissues except hair follicles). Talquetamab bridges GPRC5D+ myeloma cells to T cells via CD3, triggering cytolysis. Provides a BCMA-independent target for myeloma patients who relapse after anti-BCMA therapies (teclistamab, CAR-T).
Dose & Route
SC injection · Weekly or biweekly (step-up dosing) · Approved Aug 2023
Elrexfio
elranatamab-bcmm
BCMA×CD3 Bispecific mAb
Indication
Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (≥4 prior lines including anti-CD38, IMiD, PI)
Mechanism
SC bispecific T-cell engager targeting BCMA (B-cell maturation antigen/TNFRSF17) on myeloma cells and CD3ε on T cells. BCMA is universally expressed on mature plasma cells and myeloma blasts, making it a selective tumor antigen. Elranatamab forces a cytolytic synapse at BCMA+ tumor cells, achieving deep responses including MRD negativity in heavily pre-treated patients. No pre-treatment cytoreduction required.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Weekly × 2 cycles, then Q2W · Approved Aug 2023
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Sohonos
palovarotene
RARγ Agonist★ First-in-Class
Indication
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) — reduce HO volume
Mechanism
First drug approved for FOP. FOP is caused by gain-of-function ACVR1 mutations causing hyperactive BMP signalling that drives aberrant endochondral ossification of soft tissues. Palovarotene is a selective retinoid RAR-γ agonist — activating RARγ in chondroprogenitor cells suppresses BMP-induced chondrogenesis via downstream crosstalk, preventing the cartilaginous intermediate that leads to heterotopic bone formation.
Dose & Route
Oral · Chronic daily + flare-up dosing · Approved Aug 2023
Veopoz
pozelimab-bbfg
Anti-C5 Monoclonal Antibody
Indication
CHAPLE Disease (CD55-deficient protein-losing enteropathy)
Mechanism
Anti-C5 mAb that inhibits terminal complement activation. CHAPLE (CHAPLE = CHOoking, ALimentary angiodysplasia, P rotein-Losing Enteropathy) is caused by loss-of-function mutations in CD55 (decay-accelerating factor), which normally prevents complement amplification on host cell surfaces. Uncontrolled complement activation in gut vessels → protein-losing enteropathy, thrombosis. C5 inhibition restores control.
Dose & Route
IV loading, then SC weekly · Approved Aug 2023
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Exxua
gepirone
5-HT1A Partial Agonist (Azapirone)
Indication
Major Depressive Disorder (adults)
Mechanism
Azapirone 5-HT1A partial agonist/autoreceptor desensitizer. Acts as an agonist at somatodendritic 5-HT1A autoreceptors in the raphe nuclei and as a partial agonist at postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors in limbic areas — increasing serotonergic tone without blocking serotonin reuptake. No significant effects on NE, DA, or muscarinic/histamine receptors → cleaner tolerability profile (no weight gain, sexual dysfunction, or sedation typical of SSRIs/SNRIs).
Dose & Route
Oral ER tablet · Twice daily with food · Approved Sep 2023
Pombiliti
cipaglucosidase alfa-atga
ERT + Pharmacological Chaperone★ First-in-Class
Indication
Late-Onset Pompe Disease (ERT-experienced adults) — with miglustat
Mechanism
First ERT + chaperone combination for Pompe disease. Cipaglucosidase alfa is a high-mannose-6-phosphate recombinant GAA with improved lysosomal targeting. Co-administered with miglustat (an iminosugar pharmacological chaperone that stabilizes the GAA enzyme during transit) — the chaperone prevents premature enzyme degradation in the acidic endosome, delivering more active GAA to lysosomes. Superior muscle glycogen clearance vs. alglucosidase alfa alone.
Dose & Route
IV (cipaglucosidase) + Oral (miglustat, 1 hr before infusion) · Every 2 weeks · Approved Sep 2023
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Rivfloza
nedosiran
LDHA-Targeting siRNA
Indication
Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 (PH1) — reduce urinary oxalate
Mechanism
GalNAc-conjugated siRNA targeting lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA) mRNA in hepatocytes. In PH1, AGXT enzyme deficiency causes glyoxalate overflow → conversion to oxalate via LDH. Silencing LDHA reduces this final step in oxalate biosynthesis, lowering urinary oxalate and preventing calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis. Monthly SC dosing analogous to lumasiran (HOGA1-targeting).
Dose & Route
SC injection · Monthly · Approved Sep 2023
Velsipity
etrasimod
Selective S1P Receptor Modulator
Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis (adults)
Mechanism
Selective S1P1/4/5 receptor modulator. S1P1 on lymphocytes is required for egress from lymph nodes; etrasimod causes functional antagonism (receptor internalization), trapping CCR9+ gut-homing lymphocytes in lymph nodes and reducing their trafficking to inflamed colonic mucosa. Etrasimod has shorter half-life (~30 h) than fingolimod — faster lymphocyte recovery on cessation, important for surgical/infectious scenarios.
Dose & Route
Oral · 2 mg once daily · Approved Oct 2023
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Zilbrysq
zilucoplan
Cyclic Peptide C5 Inhibitor
Indication
Generalized Myasthenia Gravis — anti-AChR antibody-positive (adults)
Mechanism
Macrocyclic peptide that binds complement C5, preventing its cleavage to C5a/C5b and blocking MAC formation at the neuromuscular junction. In anti-AChR+ MG, IgG–complement activation destroys the postsynaptic NMJ architecture. Unlike IV eculizumab, zilucoplan is self-administered daily SC — providing patient convenience. Mechanism is distinct from anti-FcRn therapies (rozanolixizumab/efgartigimod) which reduce total IgG.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Once daily (self-administered) · Approved Oct 2023
Bimzelx
bimekizumab-bkzx
Dual IL-17A/F Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis (adults)
Mechanism
First dual IL-17A/F inhibitor. IL-17A and IL-17F are homodimers and heterodimers that together drive psoriatic keratinocyte proliferation, neutrophil recruitment, and epidermal barrier disruption. Bimekizumab neutralizes both cytokines from a single binding site — a broader blockade than secukinumab/ixekizumab (IL-17A only). Greater skin clearance rates (PASI 90/100) than anti-IL-17A monotherapies in head-to-head trials.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Q4W × 16 weeks, then Q8W · Approved Oct 2023
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Agamree
vamorolone
Dissociative Glucocorticoid★ First-in-Class
Indication
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (4–<18 years)
Mechanism
Modified glucocorticoid (steroidal compound with Δ9,11 modification) that dissociates the two main GR signaling pathways. Retains trans-repression of NF-κB/AP-1 (anti-inflammatory benefit in DMD) while reducing trans-activation of metabolic genes (GR-driven GRE transcription) — the source of GC side effects (growth suppression, weight gain, adrenal suppression, bone loss). Designed to preserve anti-inflammatory benefit of corticosteroids in DMD with reduced adverse effects.
Dose & Route
Oral suspension · Once daily · Approved Oct 2023
Omvoh
mirikizumab-mrkz
Anti-IL-23p19 mAb
Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis (adults)
Mechanism
Selectively binds the p19 subunit of IL-23 (IL-23p19), blocking IL-23 signalling without affecting IL-12. IL-23 drives Th17 differentiation and Th17/Th22 effector cell expansion in colonic mucosa — the dominant cytokine pathway in UC. Selective p19 blockade (vs. anti-p40 approaches like ustekinumab that also inhibit IL-12/Th1) preserves immune surveillance while targeting UC-specific Th17 inflammation.
Dose & Route
IV induction (300 mg Q4W × 12W) then SC maintenance (200 mg Q4W) · Approved Oct 2023
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Loqtorzi
toripalimab-tpzi
Anti-PD-1 mAb
Indication
Recurrent/Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma — first-line (with gemcitabine-cisplatin)
Mechanism
Anti-PD-1 IgG4 monoclonal antibody. NPC is highly immunogenic (EBV-associated) with a heavily PD-L1-expressing tumor microenvironment — making it among the most PD-1 checkpoint-sensitive cancers. Toripalimab adds immune activation to gemcitabine-cisplatin cytotoxicity (JUPITER-02 trial). First anti-PD-1 approved for NPC; this EBV-associated tumor is particularly prevalent in Southeast Asia and China.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 3 weeks (with chemo then as monotherapy) · Approved Oct 2023
Fruzaqla
fruquintinib
VEGFR1/2/3 TKI
Indication
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (≥3rd line, after prior chemotherapy and biologics)
Mechanism
Selective small-molecule inhibitor of VEGFR1, VEGFR2, and VEGFR3 kinases — blocking all three receptors that drive pathological tumor angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis. Highly selective VEGFR profile (minimal off-target kinase inhibition) reduces the toxicity seen with broader TKIs like regorafenib, while maintaining anti-angiogenic efficacy in refractory mCRC (FRESCO-2 trial).
Dose & Route
Oral · 5 mg once daily for 3 weeks on/1 week off · Approved Nov 2023
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Defencath
taurolidine / heparin
Antimicrobial Catheter Lock Solution★ FIC (taurolidine indication)
Indication
Reduce Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSI) in Hemodialysis Patients
Mechanism
Taurolidine is an antimicrobial agent that hydrolyses to taurine derivatives, which react with bacterial/fungal cell wall components and DNA via methylol groups — preventing biofilm formation in catheter lumens. Combined with heparin (for catheter patency). Instilled and left in the catheter between hemodialysis sessions, dramatically reducing CRBSI risk without promoting systemic antimicrobial resistance.
Dose & Route
Intraluminal catheter lock · Instilled after each dialysis session · Approved Nov 2023
Augtyro
repotrectinib
Next-Generation ROS1/TRK Inhibitor
Indication
ROS1+ NSCLC — TKI-naive and TKI-pre-treated (including resistance mutations)
Mechanism
Compact, macrocyclic kinase inhibitor of ROS1 and NTRK1/2/3 (TRK). Small molecular footprint allows binding to ROS1 kinase carrying solvent-front mutations (G2032R) that resist crizotinib, entrectinib, and lorlatinib. Also CNS-penetrant, addressing brain metastases. Designed to overcome acquired resistance across multiple generations of prior ROS1-directed therapy — covering both TKI-naive and -resistant patients.
Dose & Route
Oral · 160 mg once daily (days 1–14), then 160 mg twice daily · Approved Nov 2023
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Ryzneuta
eflapegrastim-xnst
Long-Acting PEGylated G-CSF
Indication
Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia Prophylaxis
Mechanism
Recombinant G-CSF (filgrastim) conjugated to a PEG-linked albumin-binding moiety (HSA-binding domain), extending half-life via albumin association. Like pegfilgrastim, stimulates G-CSFR on neutrophil progenitors and mature neutrophils — accelerating neutrophil recovery and reducing duration of severe neutropenia after myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Single SC dose per chemotherapy cycle (same as pegfilgrastim but distinct structural platform).
Dose & Route
SC injection · Single dose per chemo cycle (next day) · Approved Nov 2023
Truqap
capivasertib
AKT Kinase Inhibitor
Indication
HR+/HER2– Breast Cancer — AKT pathway-altered (PIK3CA/AKT1/PTEN), with fulvestrant
Mechanism
Selective inhibitor of all three AKT isoforms (AKT1/2/3) at the ATP-binding site. PIK3CA mutations, AKT1 E17K, and PTEN loss constitutively activate the PI3K→AKT→mTOR survival pathway, driving CDK4/6 inhibitor resistance in HR+ breast cancer. Capivasertib blocks AKT kinase activity, restoring anti-tumor efficacy of fulvestrant in PI3K/AKT/PTEN-altered tumors (CAPItello-291 trial).
Dose & Route
Oral · 400 mg twice daily (4 days on / 3 days off) · Approved Nov 2023
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Ogsiveo
nirogacestat
γ-Secretase Inhibitor
Indication
Progressing Desmoid Tumors (adults)
Mechanism
Selective γ-secretase inhibitor that blocks proteolytic cleavage of Notch receptors into their transcriptionally active intracellular domains. Desmoid tumors harbor APC/β-catenin mutations that activate Wnt/Notch signalling in fibroblasts; Notch activity promotes tumor cell survival and proliferation. Inhibiting γ-secretase interrupts Notch-1/2/3 activation — a mechanism not addressed by cytotoxic agents (DeFi trial: improved PFS and response vs. placebo).
Dose & Route
Oral · 150 mg twice daily · Approved Nov 2023
Fabhalta
iptacopan
Oral Complement Factor B Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) — hemolysis control (oral monotherapy)
Mechanism
First oral complement inhibitor for PNH. Blocks factor B, the rate-limiting component of the alternative complement pathway C3 convertase (C3bBb). Inhibiting upstream of C3 prevents both intravascular hemolysis (MAC-mediated, targeted by anti-C5 drugs) AND extravascular hemolysis (C3 opsonization) in PNH RBCs — offering a single oral agent that controls both hemolysis mechanisms previously requiring IV eculizumab + oral danicopan.
Dose & Route
Oral · 200 mg twice daily · Approved Dec 2023
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Filsuvez
birch triterpenes (oleogel-S10)
Birch Bark Extract — Wound Healing★ First-in-Class
Indication
Dystrophic and Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa — wound healing
Mechanism
First approved treatment for EB wound management. Oleogel-S10 contains birch triterpenes (80% betulin from Betula alba bark) in a sunflower oil/polyethylene glycol base. Betulin and related pentacyclic triterpenes promote keratinocyte proliferation and migration, upregulate collagen synthesis, and have anti-inflammatory properties — accelerating wound closure in EB patients who cannot generate normal structural proteins (collagen VII in DEB; laminin-332 in JEB).
Dose & Route
Topical gel · Applied to EB wounds at dressing changes · Approved Dec 2023
Wainua
eplontersen
GalNAc-Conjugated Anti-TTR ASO
Indication
Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis with Polyneuropathy (hATTR-PN)
Mechanism
GalNAc-conjugated antisense oligonucleotide that hybridizes to TTR mRNA in hepatocytes, inducing RNase H-mediated degradation and reducing TTR protein production. Monthly SC self-injection replaces inotersen (weekly SC injection, monitoring-intensive) and patisiran (quarterly IV infusion). GalNAc conjugation delivers high hepatocyte concentrations via ASGPR-mediated uptake — reducing required dose and allowing home administration without transfusion center visits.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Once monthly (self-administered) · Approved Dec 2023
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Brand Name Generic Name Drug Class Indication Route
Quviviq daridorexant Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonist Insomnia Oral
Cibinqo abrocitinib JAK1 Inhibitor Atopic Dermatitis Oral
Kimmtrak tebentafusp-tebn gp100 ImmTAC T-cell Engager ★ FIC Uveal Melanoma IV
Vabysmo faricimab-svoa Bispecific VEGF-A + Ang-2 Inhibitor ★ FIC Wet AMD / DME Intravitreal
Enjaymo sutimlimab-jome Classical Complement C1s Inhibitor ★ FIC Cold Agglutinin Disease IV
Pyrukynd mitapivat Pyruvate Kinase Activator ★ FIC Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Oral
Vonjo pacritinib JAK2 / IRAK1 Inhibitor Myelofibrosis (thrombocytopenic) Oral
Ztalmy ganaxolone GABA-A PAM (Neurosteroid) ★ FIC CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder Oral
Opdualag nivolumab + relatlimab PD-1 + LAG-3 Dual Checkpoint ★ FIC Melanoma IV
Pluvicto Lu-177 vipivotide PSMA Radioligand Therapy ★ FIC mCRPC IV
Vivjoa oteseconazole Selective Fungal CYP51 Inhibitor ★ FIC Recurrent VVC Oral
Camzyos mavacamten Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor ★ FIC Obstructive HCM Oral
Voquezna vonoprazan + antibiotics P-CAB + Dual Antibiotic ★ FIC H. pylori Oral
Mounjaro tirzepatide Dual GIP + GLP-1 Receptor Agonist ★ FIC Type 2 Diabetes SC weekly
Vtama tapinarof Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Agonist ★ FIC Plaque Psoriasis Topical
Amvuttra vutrisiran GalNAc-siRNA (TTR) ★ FIC hATTR Polyneuropathy SC q3 months
Rolvedon eflapegrastim Long-acting G-CSF Analog Febrile Neutropenia Prevention SC
Sotyktu deucravacitinib TYK2 Inhibitor ★ FIC Plaque Psoriasis Oral
Spevigo spesolimab-sbzo IL-36 Receptor Antagonist ★ FIC Generalised Pustular Psoriasis IV
Xenpozyme olipudase alfa-rpcp Recombinant Acid Sphingomyelinase (ERT) ★ FIC ASMD IV
Daxxify daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm Long-acting Botulinum Toxin A Glabellar Lines IM
Elucirem gadopiclenol Macrocyclic GBCA (Half-dose) MRI Contrast IV
Omlonti oomidenepag isopropyl Selective EP2 Receptor Agonist Glaucoma / OHT Ophthalmic
Relyvrio PB / taurursodiol ER Stress + Mitochondrial Modulator ALS Oral
Lytgobi futibatinib Irreversible FGFR1–4 Inhibitor FGFR2+ Cholangiocarcinoma Oral
Imjudo tremelimumab CTLA-4 Blocking mAb HCC (single priming dose) IV
Tecvayli teclistamab-cqyv BCMA × CD3 Bispecific TCE ★ FIC Relapsed/Refractory MM SC
Elahere mirvetuximab soravtansine FR-α-targeted ADC ★ FIC Ovarian Cancer (FRα+) IV
Tzield teplizumab-mzwv CD3-directed T-cell Modulator ★ FIC Delay T1D Onset IV
Rezlidhia olutasidenib IDH1 Inhibitor IDH1-mutant AML Oral
Krazati adagrasib KRAS G12C Inhibitor ★ FIC NSCLC (KRAS G12C) Oral
Lunsumio mosunetuzumab-axgb CD20 × CD3 Bispecific TCE ★ FIC Follicular Lymphoma SC
Xenoview hyperpolarized ¹²⁹Xe Inhaled MRI Imaging Agent Pulmonary Ventilation MRI Inhaled
Briumvi ublituximab-xiiy Glycoengineered CD20 mAb Relapsing MS IV
NexoBrid anacaulase-bcdb Enzymatic Debridement Agent ★ FIC Severe Burn Eschar Topical
TerlivazterlipressinVasopressin V1 Receptor Agonist ★ FICHepatorenal Syndrome Type 1 (HRS-1)IV
2022 36 FDA-Approved Drugs · 22+ First-in-Class
Quviviq
daridorexant
Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonist
Indication
Insomnia — adults
Mechanism
Competitive antagonist of both OX1R and OX2R (orexin receptors). Orexin A/B (hypocretin) are wake-promoting neuropeptides secreted by lateral hypothalamic neurons. Dual blockade attenuates wake-drive without suppressing REM or SWS architecture — key advantage over benzodiazepines and Z-drugs which globally suppress CNS. Unlike suvorexant, daridorexant has a shorter t½ (~8 h), reducing next-morning sedation. No scheduled substance classification.
Dose & Route
Oral · 25 or 50 mg at bedtime · Jan 2022
Cibinqo
abrocitinib
JAK1 Inhibitor
Indication
Moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis — adults and adolescents ≥12 years
Mechanism
Selective JAK1 inhibitor. JAK1 is the principal signalling kinase downstream of IL-4Rα (IL-4, IL-13), IL-31Rα (IL-31, the primary pruritus cytokine), and TSLP receptors — all central to atopic dermatitis pathophysiology. By blocking JAK1-mediated STAT6 phosphorylation, abrocitinib suppresses Th2 cytokine signalling, reduces skin eosinophilia, and markedly relieves itch (PEAK: 43% reduction in itch NRS at week 2). Oral once-daily convenience vs dupilumab injections.
Dose & Route
Oral · 100 or 200 mg once daily · Jan 2022
Kimmtrak
tebentafusp-tebn
gp100-directed T-Cell Engager (ImmTAC) ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Unresectable or Metastatic Uveal Melanoma — HLA-A*02:01+ adults
Mechanism
First-in-class ImmTAC (immune-mobilising monoclonal TCR against cancer). Bifunctional fusion protein: one end is a soluble high-affinity TCR recognising the gp100280-288 peptide-HLA-A*02:01 complex on melanoma cells; the other is an anti-CD3 scFv that recruits cytotoxic T cells. Unlike CAR-T or standard bispecific antibodies, tebentafusp targets an intracellular antigen (gp100) presented by MHC class I — a novel modality. First ever randomised survival benefit shown in uveal melanoma (mOS 21.7 vs 16.0 months, IMCgp100-202 trial).
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Step-up then 68 mcg weekly · Jan 2022
Vabysmo
faricimab-svoa
Bispecific VEGF-A + Ang-2 Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Neovascular (Wet) AMD and Diabetic Macular Oedema — adults
Mechanism
First bispecific antibody for retinal neovascular disease. Simultaneously inhibits VEGF-A (driving neovascularisation and vascular permeability) and Ang-2 (angiopoietin-2, which destabilises vessel walls by competing with Ang-1 for Tie-2 receptor binding). Dual blockade achieves greater vascular stabilisation than VEGF-A inhibition alone. The Ang-2 axis contributes to chronic inflammation via macrophage activation. Enables extended dosing intervals (up to every 16 weeks after loading) vs monthly ranibizumab.
Dose & Route
Intravitreal injection · 6 mg monthly ×4, then every 8–16 weeks · Jan 2022
Enjaymo
sutimlimab-jome
Classical Complement C1s Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD) — adults to reduce haemolysis
Mechanism
First C1s inhibitor; first treatment approved specifically for CAD. CAD is caused by IgM cold agglutinins that activate the classical complement pathway at low temperatures (acral circulation), driving C3-mediated extravascular haemolysis of red blood cells. Sutimlimab is a humanised IgG4 mAb that selectively inhibits C1s (the serine protease in the C1 complex), blocking C4 cleavage and halting classical pathway activation without impairing the lectin or alternative pathways. CARDINAL trial: 54% of patients achieved haemoglobin ≥12 g/dL.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 6.5 g (≤75 kg) or 7.5 g (>75 kg) on Days 0 & 7, then every 2 weeks · Feb 2022
Pyrukynd
mitapivat
Pyruvate Kinase (PKR) Activator ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) — haemolytic anaemia in adults
Mechanism
First pyruvate kinase activator; first disease-modifying treatment for PKD. PKD is caused by loss-of-function mutations in PKLR (pyruvate kinase liver/red cell isoform), reducing ATP production in red blood cells. RBC energy depletion leads to ion pump failure, membrane rigidity, and haemolysis. Mitapivat allosterically activates mutant PKR, increasing enzyme activity and restoring RBC ATP and 2,3-DPG levels — reducing haemolysis and improving haemoglobin. Active against most PKLR missense mutations.
Dose & Route
Oral · 5 mg twice daily (titrated to 20 mg twice daily) · Feb 2022
Vonjo
pacritinib
JAK2 / IRAK1 Inhibitor
Indication
Myelofibrosis — intermediate- or high-risk with severe thrombocytopenia (platelets <50×10⁹/L)
Mechanism
Dual inhibitor of JAK2 (myeloproliferative signalling, mutant JAK2 V617F) and IRAK1 (interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1, involved in NF-κB-driven inflammatory signalling in myeloid cells). Key differentiator: unlike ruxolitinib, pacritinib does not inhibit JAK1 — sparing thrombopoietin/JAK1/STAT5 signalling, thus preserving megakaryocyte function and allowing use in severely thrombocytopenic patients who cannot tolerate ruxolitinib. PERSIST-2 trial: spleen volume reduction in platelet counts <50×10⁹/L.
Dose & Route
Oral · 200 mg twice daily · Feb 2022
Ztalmy
ganaxolone
GABA-A Receptor Positive Allosteric Modulator ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Seizures associated with CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) — ages 2 and older
Mechanism
First treatment approved specifically for CDD. Ganaxolone is a synthetic neurosteroid analogue of allopregnanolone. Acts as a PAM at synaptic and extrasynaptic GABA-A receptors (particularly δ-subunit containing receptors), enhancing chloride ion influx and neuronal inhibition. CDD is caused by mutations in the CDKL5 gene (cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5), which impairs neuronal dendritic morphology and synaptic function — resulting in early-onset, refractory epilepsy. Oral liquid formulation allows paediatric use.
Dose & Route
Oral solution · Three times daily (weight-based dosing) · Mar 2022
Opdualag
nivolumab + relatlimab-rmbw
Dual Checkpoint Inhibitor (PD-1 + LAG-3) ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma — adults and children ≥12 years
Mechanism
First LAG-3–targeting combination; first dual PD-1/LAG-3 checkpoint blockade. Nivolumab (anti-PD-1) + relatlimab (anti-LAG-3) in a fixed-dose co-formulation. LAG-3 (Lymphocyte Activation Gene-3) is an inhibitory receptor expressed on exhausted TILs alongside PD-1; it binds MHC class II and fibrinogen-like protein 1 on tumour cells/APCs. Concurrent blockade of both checkpoints synergistically restores T-cell function — additive to PD-1 alone (RELATIVITY-047 trial: mPFS 10.1 vs 4.6 months).
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Nivolumab 480 mg + relatlimab 160 mg every 4 weeks · Mar 2022
Pluvicto
lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan
PSMA-targeted Radioligand Therapy ★ First-in-Class
Indication
PSMA-positive Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) — after ARPI and taxane
Mechanism
First PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy (RLT); landmark in theranostics. A small-molecule PSMA ligand (vipivotide/PSMA-617) conjugated to lutetium-177 (β-emitter, range ~2 mm in tissue). PSMA is overexpressed on prostate cancer cells. After IV infusion, the ligand binds PSMA on tumour cells; β-radiation causes double-strand DNA breaks, inducing tumour cell death while sparing adjacent normal tissue. VISION trial: 38% reduction in risk of death vs standard-of-care. Companion diagnostic: ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 7.4 GBq every 6 weeks × 6 cycles · Mar 2022
Vivjoa
oteseconazole
Selective Fungal CYP51 Inhibitor (VCAN) ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (rVVC) — non-pregnant adult women
Mechanism
First selective fungal CYP51 inhibitor approved for rVVC prevention. Oteseconazole inhibits fungal lanosterol 14α-demethylase (CYP51) — essential for ergosterol synthesis in the Candida cell membrane — with >4,000-fold selectivity over human CYP51. Unlike standard azoles (fluconazole), which also inhibit human CYP51 (steroid synthesis), oteseconazole avoids hormonal side effects and hepatotoxicity. Provides oral prophylaxis to prevent recurrence following an acute episode, addressing a major unmet need in chronic rVVC.
Dose & Route
Oral · Initial treatment course then weekly maintenance dosing · Apr 2022
Camzyos
mavacamten
Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM) — adults with NYHA class II–III symptoms
Mechanism
First cardiac myosin inhibitor; first mechanism-targeted therapy for HCM. oHCM is driven by excess cross-bridge formation between myosin heavy chains and actin filaments, generating hypercontractility and LVOT obstruction. Mavacamten selectively inhibits β-cardiac myosin ATPase, reducing the proportion of myosin heads in the force-producing ('super-relaxed') state — decreasing actin-myosin cross-bridge formation, contractility, and LVOT gradient. EXPLORER-HCM trial: 27% achieved primary endpoint (LVOT ΔP <30 mmHg + NYHA improvement).
Dose & Route
Oral · 2.5–15 mg once daily (titrated by echocardiographic LVOT gradient and LVEF) · Apr 2022
Voquezna
vonoprazan / amoxicillin / clarithromycin
P-CAB + Dual Antibiotic (H. pylori Triple Therapy) ★ First-in-Class
Indication
H. pylori Infection — triple therapy (14-day course)
Mechanism
First potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) approved in the US. Vonoprazan reversibly and competitively inhibits the K⁺-binding site of H⁺/K⁺-ATPase on gastric parietal cells, achieving faster and more complete acid suppression than proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) which require acid activation. Stable in acidic pH (unlike PPIs). Maintained acid suppression creates a more favourable microenvironment for clarithromycin/amoxicillin antibacterial activity against H. pylori. Higher eradication rates than PPI-based triple therapy (84% vs 79% in Phase 3).
Dose & Route
Oral · Vonoprazan 20 mg + amoxicillin 1000 mg + clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily × 14 days · May 2022
Mounjaro
tirzepatide
Dual GIP + GLP-1 Receptor Agonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus — adjunct to diet and exercise
Mechanism
First dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist (twincretin). A single synthetic peptide that simultaneously agonises both GIP receptor (GIPR) and GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) — the two major incretin receptors. GLP-1R agonism: reduces glucagon, slows gastric emptying, enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppresses appetite. GIPR agonism: potentiates insulin secretion synergistically with GLP-1R, improves insulin sensitivity in adipose tissue, and modulates energy balance via hypothalamic GIPR signalling. SURPASS trials: HbA1c reduction up to 2.5%, weight loss up to 11.9 kg at 40 weeks. Later approved for obesity (Zepbound, 2023).
Dose & Route
SC · 2.5 mg once weekly (titrated up to 15 mg) · May 2022
Vtama
tapinarof
Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) Agonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Plaque Psoriasis — adults
Mechanism
First topical AhR agonist for dermatology. Tapinarof activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), a ligand-activated transcription factor. In keratinocytes, AhR activation suppresses Th17/Th22-driven pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-17, IL-22, TNF-α), upregulates skin barrier proteins (filaggrin, loricrin), and reduces oxidative stress via Nrf2 pathway induction. A steroid-free topical mechanism that can be applied to sensitive skin areas (face, intertriginous zones). Phase 3 trials: 36–40% IGA 0/1 response.
Dose & Route
Topical cream 1% · Once daily · May 2022
Amvuttra
vutrisiran
siRNA — Transthyretin (TTR) synthesis silencer ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Hereditary Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis with Polyneuropathy (hATTR-PN) — adults
Mechanism
First quarterly siRNA; improved successor to patisiran. Uses GalNAc-siRNA conjugate technology (N-acetylgalactosamine targeting hepatic asialoglycoprotein receptors) for direct liver delivery — eliminating the need for LNP formulation and pre-medication. Once internalised, the siRNA is loaded into RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex), cleaving TTR mRNA — reducing hepatic production of both mutant and wild-type transthyretin by ~80–90%. Less mutant/WT TTR in circulation means less amyloid deposition in peripheral nerves. HELIOS-A trial: superior to placebo on neuropathy progression.
Dose & Route
SC · 25 mg once every 3 months · Jun 2022
Rolvedon
eflapegrastim
Long-acting G-CSF Analog
Indication
Chemotherapy-induced Febrile Neutropenia Prevention — adults
Mechanism
Eflapegrastim is a novel G-CSF analog consisting of recombinant G-CSF conjugated to an Fc fragment via a polyethylene glycol (PEG) linker. The Fc domain extends circulation half-life by FcRn-mediated recycling, allowing once-per-chemotherapy-cycle dosing (like pegfilgrastim). G-CSF receptor (G-CSFR) stimulation drives proliferation, differentiation, and activation of neutrophil progenitors in bone marrow. Non-inferior to pegfilgrastim for neutrophil recovery (ADVANCE trial).
Dose & Route
SC · 13.2 mg once per chemotherapy cycle (24 h after chemo) · Sep 2022
Sotyktu
deucravacitinib
TYK2 Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis — adults
Mechanism
First-in-class TYK2 inhibitor; first non-JAK1/2/3 kinase inhibitor for psoriasis. Selectively allosterically inhibits TYK2 (tyrosine kinase 2) by binding its pseudokinase (JH2) regulatory domain — a unique allosteric mechanism that avoids the ATP-binding site occupied by JAK1/2/3 inhibitors. TYK2 mediates downstream signalling of IL-23 (→STAT3→Th17 differentiation) and IL-12 (→STAT4→Th1). Blockade of TYK2 suppresses IL-17A/F and IFN-γ production — the key drivers of psoriatic plaques. High selectivity over JAK1/2/3: no black-box warning for thrombosis/malignancy/mortality.
Dose & Route
Oral · 6 mg once daily · Sep 2022
Spevigo
spesolimab-sbzo
IL-36 Receptor Antagonist ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Generalised Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) Flares — adults
Mechanism
First IL-36R antagonist; first approved treatment specifically for GPP flares. GPP is a rare, potentially life-threatening neutrophilic skin disorder driven by IL-36 cytokine hyperactivation (IL-36α/β/γ signalling via IL-36R). IL-36 activates NF-κB and MAPK pathways in keratinocytes, amplifying IL-8, TNF, and CXCL1 release — recruiting neutrophils and generating sterile pustules. Mutations in IL36RN (IL-36RA) are the most common genetic driver. Spesolimab blocks IL-36R, halting the inflammatory cascade. Effisayil-1 trial: 54% clearance vs 6% placebo at week 1.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 900 mg single dose for acute flare; optional 300 mg SC at week 1 · Sep 2022
Xenpozyme
olipudase alfa-rpcp
Recombinant Acid Sphingomyelinase (ERT) ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD) — non-CNS manifestations in adults and children
Mechanism
First enzyme replacement therapy for ASMD (Niemann-Pick disease type A/B). ASMD is caused by mutations in SMPD1 (sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 1), leading to sphingomyelin accumulation in lysosomes of hepatic, splenic, and pulmonary macrophages. Olipudase alfa is recombinant human ASM (rhASM) that is taken up via M6P receptors into lysosomes, hydrolysing sphingomyelin to ceramide + phosphocholine. Reduces hepatosplenomegaly and improves pulmonary function and lipid profiles. Dose-escalation protocol required to avoid inflammatory reactions from rapid sphingomyelin clearance.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Escalating doses every 2 weeks (target 3 mg/kg adults / 1–3 mg/kg paediatric) · Aug 2022
Daxxify
daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm
Long-acting Botulinum Toxin Type A
Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Glabellar Lines — adults
Mechanism
A formulation of botulinum toxin type A stabilised with a peptide excipient (RTP004) that replaces human serum albumin and extends duration of action. Cleaves SNAP-25 (synaptosomal-associated protein 25), preventing vesicular ACh release at the neuromuscular junction → temporary flaccid paralysis of procerus and corrugator supercilii muscles. Extended duration vs onabotulinumtoxinA (onabot): median 24 weeks (vs ~12 weeks) in Phase 3 — enabling less frequent treatment cycles.
Dose & Route
IM injection · 40 units total (split across 5 injection sites) every ~6 months · Sep 2022
Elucirem
gadopiclenol
Macrocyclic Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent (GBCA)
Indication
CNS MRI Contrast Enhancement — adults and children ≥2 years
Mechanism
Macrocyclic gadolinium chelate with high kinetic stability (transmetalation resistance) and relaxivity (~3× that of conventional linear GBCAs per mmol Gd). Higher relaxivity allows effective imaging at half the gadolinium dose (0.05 mmol/kg vs 0.1 mmol/kg for standard agents), reducing total gadolinium deposition. Gadolinium shortens T1 relaxation time of surrounding water protons, increasing signal intensity in areas of blood-brain barrier disruption (e.g. tumours, inflammation, demyelination).
Dose & Route
IV · 0.05 mmol/kg (half-dose protocol) · Sep 2022
Omlonti
oomidenepag isopropyl
Selective EP2 Prostanoid Receptor Agonist
Indication
Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension — adults
Mechanism
Selective agonist of the prostanoid EP2 receptor (prostaglandin E2 receptor subtype 2). Unlike latanoprost/bimatoprost which act on FP receptors increasing uveoscleral outflow, EP2 agonism acts through a distinct pathway: increases trabecular meshwork outflow (conventional pathway) as well as uveoscleral outflow via cAMP/adenylyl cyclase signalling. Causes less iris pigmentation and conjunctival hyperaemia than FP agonists. First EP2-selective ophthalmic agent approved.
Dose & Route
Ophthalmic solution 0.002% · One drop once daily in the evening · Sep 2022
Relyvrio
sodium phenylbutyrate / taurursodiol
Mitochondrial ER Stress Modulator Combo
Indication
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) — adults
Mechanism
Fixed-dose combination of two agents: sodium phenylbutyrate (PB) — a chemical chaperone that reduces endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress by enhancing protein folding and suppressing the unfolded protein response (UPR); and taurursodiol (TUDCA) — tauroursodeoxycholic acid, a bile acid that inhibits mitochondrial apoptosis by preventing cytochrome c release and activating Akt/mTOR survival pathways. Motor neuron death in ALS involves both ER stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. CENTAUR trial: 2.32 ALSFRS-R point benefit at 24 weeks. Withdrawn from US market 2024 after PHOENIX trial failed to replicate benefit.
Dose & Route
Oral · 3 g PB + 1 g taurursodiol once daily then twice daily · Sep 2022
Lytgobi
futibatinib
Irreversible FGFR1–4 Inhibitor
Indication
FGFR2 Fusion/Rearrangement-positive Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma — previously treated adults
Mechanism
Covalently and irreversibly binds Cys492 in the FGFR kinase domain, inhibiting all four FGFR isoforms (FGFR1-4). Unlike reversible FGFR inhibitors (pemigatinib), covalent binding overcomes resistance mutations at the kinase gatekeeper residue (V565L). FGFR2 gene fusions/rearrangements occur in 15–20% of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas and constitutively activate downstream RAS-MAPK and PI3K-AKT signalling driving tumour growth. FOENIX-CCA2 trial: ORR 41.7% in FGFR2 fusion-positive iCCA.
Dose & Route
Oral · 20 mg once daily (3 weeks on / 1 week off) · Sep 2022
Imjudo
tremelimumab
CTLA-4 Blocking mAb
Indication
Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (uHCC) — in combination with durvalumab (1 priming dose)
Mechanism
Anti-CTLA-4 IgG2 mAb. CTLA-4 is a co-inhibitory receptor on T cells that competes with CD28 for B7-1/B7-2 ligands on APCs, dampening early T-cell activation in lymph nodes. Tremelimumab blockade augments priming and expansion of tumour-reactive T cells. Given as a single 300 mg priming dose combined with durvalumab (anti-PD-L1) in the HIMALAYA regimen — a 'T+D STRIDE' protocol. Single high-dose tremelimumab achieves CTLA-4 blockade early; durvalumab maintains peripheral and tumoral T-cell activity long-term. OS 16.4 vs 13.8 months (HIMALAYA trial).
Dose & Route
IV · 300 mg single priming dose (with durvalumab 1500 mg), then durvalumab alone every 4 weeks · Oct 2022
Tecvayli
teclistamab-cqyv
BCMA × CD3 Bispecific T-Cell Engager ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma — after ≥4 prior lines of therapy
Mechanism
First BCMA-directed bispecific T-cell engager (TCE) approved. Simultaneously binds BCMA (B-cell maturation antigen) on myeloma plasma cells and CD3ε on T cells, forming an immunological synapse that redirects T-cell cytotoxicity to myeloma cells — independent of TCR specificity. Different from anti-BCMA ADCs (belantamab): recruits endogenous T cells rather than delivering cytotoxic payload. MajesTEC-1 trial: ORR 63% in heavily pretreated patients. Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is the main toxicity; step-up dosing protocol mitigates risk.
Dose & Route
SC · Step-up: 0.06 mg/kg then 0.3 mg/kg, then 1.5 mg/kg weekly · Oct 2022
Elahere
mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx
FR-α-targeted Antibody-Drug Conjugate ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Folate Receptor-α (FRα)-positive Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer — adults (prior bevacizumab)
Mechanism
First FRα-directed ADC approved. Anti-FRα mAb (mirvetuximab) conjugated via a cleavable sulfo-SPDB linker to DM4 (maytansinoid microtubule inhibitor). FRα is overexpressed in epithelial ovarian cancers, providing tumour-selective targeting. After internalisation via FRα-mediated endocytosis, lysosomal cleavage releases DM4, which binds β-tubulin (inhibiting polymerisation) → mitotic arrest → apoptosis. Bystander effect: released DM4 diffuses to adjacent FRα-negative cells. SORAYA trial: ORR 32.4% in platinum-resistant disease.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 6 mg/kg (adjusted ideal body weight) every 3 weeks · Nov 2022
Tzield
teplizumab-mzwv
CD3-directed mAb (T-cell Modulator) ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Delay Onset of Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes — adults and children ≥8 years at high risk (stage 2 T1D)
Mechanism
First drug to delay T1D onset; first immunotherapy to modify T1D natural history. Anti-CD3ε mAb that modulates T-cell function without depleting T cells. Mechanism: (1) partially blocks TCR signalling in auto-reactive effector T cells targeting beta cells; (2) expands a population of exhausted regulatory T cells (TIGIT+ KLRG1+ Teffs) that suppress islet autoimmunity. The 14-day IV course induces a 'regulatory reset'. TN-10 trial: median 2-year delay in clinical T1D onset among stage 2 high-risk individuals (islet autoantibody+ plus dysglycaemia).
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 14-day course; escalating doses from 51–1030 mcg/m²/day · Nov 2022
Rezlidhia
olutasidenib
IDH1 Inhibitor
Indication
IDH1-mutated Relapsed/Refractory AML — adults
Mechanism
Small-molecule inhibitor of mutant IDH1 (isocitrate dehydrogenase 1). IDH1 gain-of-function mutations (R132H/C/S) produce the oncometabolite 2-hydroxyglutarate (2-HG), which inhibits TET2 demethylases and Jumonji-domain histone demethylases → hypermethylation of DNA/histones → differentiation block ('epigenetic lock') on myeloid progenitors. Olutasidenib competitively inhibits mutant IDH1, reducing 2-HG and restoring differentiation. Complete remission (CR + CRh) rate: 35% in the registrational trial. Second approved IDH1 inhibitor (after ivosidenib).
Dose & Route
Oral · 150 mg twice daily · Dec 2022
Krazati
adagrasib
KRAS G12C Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
KRAS G12C-mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) — previously treated adults
Mechanism
Second KRAS G12C inhibitor approved (after sotorasib), with broader activity. Covalently and irreversibly binds Cys12 of the KRAS G12C mutant in the inactive GDP-bound state, locking KRAS in an off-state and preventing GEF-mediated GDP→GTP exchange. KRAS G12C occurs in ~13% of NSCLC. Additional activity against CNS metastases (CNS ORR 33.3% in KRYSTAL-12 vs sotorasib's limited CNS penetration). Also shows activity against KRAS G12C in CRC (in combination with cetuximab).
Dose & Route
Oral · 600 mg twice daily · Dec 2022
Lunsumio
mosunetuzumab-axgb
CD20 × CD3 Bispecific T-Cell Engager ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma — after ≥2 prior lines of therapy
Mechanism
First subcutaneously administered CD20×CD3 bispecific antibody; first bispecific approved for FL. IgG1 bispecific mAb that crosslinks CD20 on B-cell lymphoma with CD3ε on T cells, forming a cytotoxic synapse. Redirects polyclonal T cells to kill CD20+ tumour cells without requiring prior T-cell priming or genetic engineering (unlike CAR-T). Fixed-duration 8-cycle regimen. GO29781 trial: ORR 80% in R/R FL with 60% CR. Manageable CRS profile with step-up dosing in cycle 1.
Dose & Route
SC · Step-up dosing in cycle 1 (1/2/60 mg on days 1/8/15), then 30 mg on day 1 of cycles 2–8 · Dec 2022
Xenoview
hyperpolarized xenon Xe-129
Inhaled Pulmonary Imaging Agent
Indication
Evaluation of Pulmonary Ventilation — adults
Mechanism
Xenon-129 gas is hyperpolarised via spin-exchange optical pumping (SEOP), increasing the magnetic resonance signal by up to 100,000-fold compared to thermally polarised ¹²⁹Xe. When inhaled, hyperpolarised ¹²⁹Xe distributes through ventilated airways and alveoli; ventilation defects (from emphysema, asthma, IPF, PE) appear as signal voids on MRI. Provides functional ventilation mapping without ionising radiation (unlike V/Q scintigraphy). ¹²⁹Xe also dissolves into lung tissue and red blood cells, enabling gas exchange imaging.
Dose & Route
Inhaled · 0.5–1.0 L dose immediately before breath-hold MRI acquisition · Dec 2022
Briumvi
ublituximab-xiiy
CD20-directed mAb (Glycoengineered)
Indication
Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) — adults
Mechanism
Chimeric IgG1 anti-CD20 mAb with glycoengineered Fc region (reduced fucosylation) for enhanced ADCC (antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity) potency. Targets the same CD20 epitope as ofatumumab/ocrelizumab but binds a distinct, non-overlapping B-cell epitope region on CD20. Depletes mature B cells (CD20+) via ADCC and CDC (complement-dependent cytotoxicity), reducing CNS and peripheral B-cell-driven neuroinflammation. Short infusion time (1 hour after first dose) — faster than ocrelizumab (3.5 h). ULTIMATE I&II trials: 59% reduction in ARR vs teriflunomide.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 150 mg on Days 1 & 15, then 450 mg every 24 weeks · Dec 2022
NexoBrid
anacaulase-bcdb
Enzymatic Eschar Debridement Agent ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Eschar Removal in Severe Burns — adults (thermal burns ≥ TBSA 4% deep partial/full thickness)
Mechanism
First enzymatic debridement agent for burns approved in the US. A concentrate of proteolytic enzymes (bromelain-derived, enriched for stem bromelain from pineapple) that selectively degrades denatured collagen and fibrin in burn eschar while sparing viable underlying tissue. Applied under an occlusive dressing for 4 hours; enzymatic action removes eschar without sharp surgical debridement — preserving viable dermis, reducing blood loss, avoiding the need for multiple surgical procedures, and potentially improving wound healing outcomes. DETECT trial: successful debridement in 89% vs 4.7% vehicle.
Dose & Route
Topical · 2 g/100 cm² applied to wound under occlusion × 4 hours (single application per target wound) · Dec 2022
Terlivaz
terlipressin
Vasopressin V1 Receptor Agonist★ First-in-Class
Indication
Hepatorenal Syndrome Type 1 (HRS-1) — improve kidney function in adults
Mechanism
First drug approved specifically for HRS-1 in the US. Prodrug cleaved in vivo to lysine vasopressin, a potent V1 receptor agonist on splanchnic arteriolar smooth muscle. In decompensated cirrhosis, severe splanchnic vasodilation reduces effective circulating volume, triggering renal vasoconstriction and HRS. Terlipressin induces splanchnic vasoconstriction — reversing the hemodynamic mechanism that drives renal failure — improving GFR and serum creatinine. Long used in Europe; FDA approval Sept 2022.
Dose & Route
IV bolus or continuous infusion · Approved Sep 2022
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Vyvgart efgartigimod alfa-fcab FcRn Inhibitor ★ FIC Generalised MG IV
Tezspire tezepelumab-ekko Anti-TSLP mAb ★ FIC Severe Asthma SC q4 weeks
Cytalux pafolacianine Folate Receptor Fluorescent Imaging ★ FIC Ovarian Cancer Surgery IV
Livtencity maribavir CMV UL97 Kinase Inhibitor ★ FIC Post-transplant CMV Oral
Voxzogo vosoritide CNP Analog (NPR2/GC-B agonist) ★ FIC Achondroplasia SC daily
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Scemblix asciminib STAMP Inhibitor (Myristoyl Pocket) ★ FIC Ph+ CML (BTKi-resistant / T315I) Oral
Tavneos avacopan C5aR1 (Complement C5a Receptor) Inhibitor ★ FIC ANCA Vasculitis Oral
Livmarli maralixibat Ileal Bile Acid Transporter (IBAT) Inhibitor ★ FIC Alagille Syndrome Pruritus Oral
Qulipta atogepant Oral CGRP Receptor Antagonist ★ FIC Episodic Migraine Prevention Oral
Xywav Ca/Mg/K/Na oxybates GABA-B Agonist / CNS Depressant Idiopathic Hypersomnia Oral
Rezurock belumosudil ROCK2 Inhibitor ★ FIC Chronic GvHD Oral
Exkivity mobocertinib EGFR Exon 20ins TKI ★ FIC NSCLC (EGFR ex20ins) Oral
Vanflyta quizartinib FLT3 Inhibitor (type II) FLT3-ITD+ AML Oral
Amondys 45 casimersen PMO ASO (Exon 45 Skipper) DMD (exon 45 amenable) IV
Saphneloanifrolumab-fniaType I IFN Receptor Blocker ★ FICSystemic Lupus ErythematosusIV
Tivdaktisotumab vedotin-tftvTissue Factor-Directed ADCRecurrent/Metastatic Cervical CancerIV
Skytrofalonapegsomatropin-tcgdOnce-Weekly Long-Acting GHPediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencySC weekly
KorsuvadifelikefalinPeripheral κ-Opioid Receptor Agonist ★ FICPruritus in CKD (hemodialysis)IV (post-dialysis)
WeliregbelzutifanHIF-2α Inhibitor ★ FICVHL Disease — RCC, CNS hemangioblastomas, pNETOral
BylvayodevixibatIBAT Inhibitor ★ FICPruritus in PFIC (Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis)Oral
FexinidazolefexinidazoleNitroimidazole Antiparasitic ★ FICAfrican Trypanosomiasis (Human African Sleeping Sickness)Oral
KerendiafinerenoneNonsteroidal Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist ★ FICCKD in Type 2 Diabetes — reduce CV and renal eventsOral
Rylazeasparaginase erwinia chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywnRecombinant AsparaginaseALL/LBL — hypersensitive to E. coli-derived asparaginaseIM/IV
Aduhelmaducanumab-avwaAnti-Aβ Amyloid Plaque-Directed mAbAlzheimer Disease (early)IV
BrexafemmeibrexafungerpTriterpenoid Glucan Synthase Inhibitor ★ FICVulvovaginal CandidiasisOral
Lybalviolanzapine / samidorphanD2 Antagonist + Peripheral Opioid Antagonist ★ FICSchizophrenia · Bipolar I DisorderOral
TruseltiqinfigratinibFGFR1/2/3 Kinase InhibitorFGFR2-Fusion Cholangiocarcinoma (2nd line)Oral
LumakrassotorasibKRAS G12C Covalent Inhibitor ★ FICKRAS G12C-Mutated NSCLC (2nd line)Oral
Pylarifypiflufolastat F18PSMA-Targeted PET TracerProstate Cancer — PSMA PET ImagingIV
Rybrevantamivantamab-vmjwEGFR×MET Bispecific mAb ★ FICNSCLC — EGFR Exon 20 Insertion MutationsIV
EmpavelipegcetacoplanC3 Inhibitor (Cyclic Peptide) ★ FICParoxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)SC
Zynlontaloncastuximab tesirine-lpylCD19 ADC (PBD-Dimer Payload)Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL (≥2 prior lines)IV
Jemperlidostarlimab-gxlyAnti-PD-1 mAbdMMR Endometrial Cancer · MSI-H Solid TumorsIV
Nextstellisdrospirenone / estetrolProgestin + Estetrol (Native Estrogen) ★ FICOral ContraceptionOral
Qelbreeviloxazine ERSelective NE Reuptake Inhibitor / 5-HT Modulator ★ FICADHD (6–17 years)Oral
ZegaloguedasiglucagonGlucagon Receptor Agonist (Aqueous Formulation)Severe Hypoglycemia (diabetes, ≥6 years)SC auto-injector
PonvoryponesimodSelective S1P1 Receptor ModulatorRelapsing Multiple SclerosisOral
FotivdativozanibVEGFR1/2/3 TKI (4th line)Relapsed/Refractory RCC (≥2 prior lines)Oral
Azstarysserdexmethylphenidate / dexmethylphenidateProdrug CNS StimulantADHD (≥6 years)Oral
NulibryfosdenopterinCyclic Pyranopterin Monophosphate (cPMP) Substrate Replacement ★ FICMolybdenum Cofactor Deficiency Type A (MOCD-A)IV
CoselatrilaciclibCDK4/6 Inhibitor (Myeloprotective) ★ FICMyelosuppression Prophylaxis in Extensive SCLC ChemotherapyIV
Evkeezaevinacumab-dgnbAnti-ANGPTL3 mAb ★ FICHomozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)IV
TepmetkotepotinibMET Exon 14 TKIMETex14-Mutated NSCLCOral
LupkynisvoclosporinCalcineurin Inhibitor (Enhanced CNI)Active Lupus NephritisOral
Cabenuvacabotegravir / rilpivirine LAINSTI + NNRTI (Long-Acting Injectable) ★ FICHIV-1 (virologically stable, switch to monthly IM)IM monthly
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Pepaxtomelphalan flufenamidePeptide-Drug Conjugate Alkylating AgentRelapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (heavily pre-treated)IV
Zynlontaloncastuximab tesirine-lpylCD19 ADC (PBD Dimer)Relapsed/Refractory DLBCLIV
2021 50+ FDA-Approved Drugs · 20+ First-in-Class
Adbry
tralokinumab-ldrm
Anti-IL-13 Monoclonal Antibody
Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis — adults
Mechanism
Fully human IgG4 mAb that specifically neutralises IL-13 (not IL-4). IL-13 is the dominant driver of skin barrier disruption (downregulating FLG, LOR, claudins), Th2 skewing, and IgE class switching in AD. Unlike dupilumab (which blocks IL-4Rα shared by both IL-4 and IL-13), tralokinumab acts downstream, selectively blocking IL-13 signalling (via IL-13Rα1/IL-4Rα complex) without affecting IL-4-only pathways. This selective approach may spare some beneficial IL-4 functions while targeting the primary itch-and-barrier driver in chronic AD. ECZTRA trials: 16–22% IGA 0/1 at week 16.
Dose & Route
SC · 600 mg loading, then 300 mg every 2 weeks · Dec 2021
Leqvio
inclisiran
siRNA — PCSK9 Synthesis Silencer ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia or ASCVD — adjunct to maximally tolerated statin
Mechanism
First siRNA for hypercholesterolaemia; first twice-yearly lipid-lowering injection. Uses GalNAc conjugate for hepatocyte-selective delivery. Loaded into RISC in hepatocyte cytoplasm → cleaves PCSK9 mRNA → blocks synthesis (not secreted protein). Reduced hepatocyte PCSK9 means more LDL receptors recycle to the surface → increased LDL-C clearance. Unique: once RISC is loaded, the silencing effect persists for ~6 months, enabling SC dosing on Day 1, Month 3, then every 6 months. LDL-C lowering ~50%. Differentiated from evolocumab/alirocumab (anti-PCSK9 mAbs dosed more frequently).
Dose & Route
SC · Day 1, Month 3, then every 6 months · Dec 2021
Vyvgart
efgartigimod alfa-fcab
FcRn Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Generalised Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) — AChR antibody-positive adults
Mechanism
First FcRn inhibitor approved; novel mechanism for antibody-driven disease. Fragment of human IgG1 Fc region (Fc fragment) engineered with enhanced binding affinity for the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). FcRn normally salvages IgG from lysosomal degradation by recycling it to the cell surface. Efgartigimod competitively occupies FcRn, diverting endogenous IgG (including pathogenic anti-AChR antibodies) to lysosomal degradation → reduces total IgG and disease-driving autoantibodies. Cyclic 4-weekly infusions (not continuous) with repeat cycles as needed. ADAPT trial: 67.7% responded in AChR+ cohort.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 10 mg/kg weekly × 4 doses/cycle; repeat cycles as needed · Dec 2021
Tezspire
tezepelumab-ekko
Anti-TSLP Monoclonal Antibody ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Severe Asthma — adults and adolescents ≥12 years (add-on maintenance)
Mechanism
First anti-TSLP biologic; broadest applicability across all severe asthma phenotypes. TSLP (Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin) is an epithelial 'master switch' cytokine released in response to allergens, viruses, pollutants, and non-allergic triggers. It activates dendritic cells, ILC2s, mast cells, and Th2 cells, initiating the full type-2 (and type-3) inflammatory cascade — upstream of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and IgE. Unlike anti-IL-5/IL-4 biologics, tezepelumab works even in low-eosinophil, non-allergic asthma. NAVIGATOR trial: 70% reduction in exacerbations regardless of baseline eosinophil count.
Dose & Route
SC · 210 mg every 4 weeks · Dec 2021
Cytalux
pafolacianine
Folate Receptor-targeted Fluorescent Imaging Agent ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Intraoperative Identification of Ovarian Cancer Lesions — adults (adjunct to standard surgical technique)
Mechanism
First folate receptor-targeted optical imaging agent. Pafolacianine is folate conjugated to a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent dye (S0456). After IV infusion, it binds folate receptor α (FRα) — highly expressed on ovarian cancer cells but minimally on normal tissue. Accumulates in FRα+ tumour deposits and is visualised under NIR light during surgery, helping surgeons identify lesions not visible to the naked eye. Improves complete cytoreduction: 26.9% of patients had at least one additional lesion found vs standard white-light surgery. Enables targeted excision of occult metastases.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 0.025 mg/kg single dose 1–9 h before procedure · Nov 2021
Livtencity
maribavir
CMV UL97 Protein Kinase Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Post-Transplant Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection/Disease — refractory or resistant to ganciclovir, valganciclovir, foscarnet, or cidofovir
Mechanism
First-in-class CMV UL97 kinase inhibitor with a distinct mechanism. Inhibits the CMV-encoded protein kinase UL97, which phosphorylates viral proteins involved in DNA replication and nuclear egress of virions. Critically: UL97 does not need to phosphorylate the drug for activity (unlike ganciclovir, which requires UL97 phosphorylation for activation). Unique dual effect: also inhibits human CDK7 and RNA polymerase II C-terminal domain phosphorylation, but the primary antiviral effect is UL97 inhibition. Active against ganciclovir-resistant strains with UL54 or UL97 mutations (C592G, A594V). SOLSTICE trial: 55.7% clearance vs 23.9% IAT.
Dose & Route
Oral · 400 mg twice daily × 8 weeks · Nov 2021
Voxzogo
vosoritide
C-type Natriuretic Peptide (CNP) Analog ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Achondroplasia — children ≥2 years with open growth plates
Mechanism
First pharmacological treatment targeting the FGFR3 pathway in achondroplasia. Vosoritide is a biologically stable analog of CNP (C-type natriuretic peptide). CNP activates the natriuretic peptide receptor 2 (NPR2/GC-B) on growth plate chondrocytes, elevating cGMP → activating cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKG) → phosphorylating and inhibiting RAF1 → suppressing the FGFR3→MEK→ERK signalling cascade that drives growth plate chondrocyte differentiation block. Achondroplasia is caused by gain-of-function FGFR3 mutations (predominantly G380R). Annualised height velocity increase: 1.57 cm/year vs placebo.
Dose & Route
SC · 15 mcg/kg once daily · Nov 2021
Besremi
ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft
Mono-PEGylated Interferon Alfa-2b
Indication
Polycythemia Vera (PV) — adults
Mechanism
Mono-PEGylated (single PEG attachment point) recombinant IFN-α2b with improved tolerability and extended half-life vs non-pegylated IFN-α. Binds type I IFN receptor (IFNAR1/2) → JAK1/TYK2 → STAT1/STAT2 → ISG expression. Mechanism in PV: (1) direct antiproliferative effect on JAK2 V617F-mutant myeloid progenitors; (2) preferentially suppresses clonal expansion of JAK2 V617F+ haematopoietic stem cells over normal HSCs (allele burden reduction); (3) immune-mediated clearance of mutant clones. PROUD-PV/CONTINUATION-PV trial: superior molecular response (allele burden reduction) vs hydroxyurea.
Dose & Route
SC · 100 mcg every 2 weeks (initial dose, titrated to response) · Nov 2021
Scemblix
asciminib
STAMP Inhibitor of BCR-ABL1 ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Philadelphia Chromosome-positive CML — previously treated with ≥2 TKIs; or T315I-mutant CML
Mechanism
First-in-class STAMP inhibitor (Specifically Targeting the ABL Myristoyl Pocket). Binds the ABL1 myristoyl pocket (allosteric site) rather than the ATP-binding site used by all prior BCR-ABL TKIs (imatinib, dasatinib, etc.). This unique binding site is: (1) away from all known ATP-site resistance mutations; (2) allosterically locks ABL1 in an inactive conformation. High potency against T315I (the gatekeeper mutation resistant to all first- and second-generation TKIs) at 200 mg twice daily. Combination potential with ATP-site TKIs (different binding sites). ASCEMBL trial: MCyR at 24 weeks 25.5% vs 13.2% for bosutinib.
Dose & Route
Oral · 40 mg twice daily (standard) or 200 mg twice daily (T315I mutation) · Oct 2021
Tavneos
avacopan
Complement C5a Receptor (C5aR1) Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
ANCA-associated Vasculitis (EGPA or MPA) — adults (in combination with standard therapy)
Mechanism
First oral complement inhibitor for vasculitis; first C5aR1 antagonist approved. ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) involves complement C5a-driven priming of neutrophils: ANCA IgG activates primed neutrophils, releasing proteases, ROS, and NETs that damage small vessel walls. Avacopan selectively blocks C5aR1 (complement receptor 5a receptor 1/CD88) on neutrophils and macrophages, preventing C5a-mediated degranulation without blocking the full terminal complement cascade (C5b-9 intact for host defence). Enables glucocorticoid tapering/elimination. ADVOCATE trial: non-inferiority then superiority to high-dose prednisolone for remission at 52 weeks.
Dose & Route
Oral · 30 mg twice daily · Oct 2021
Livmarli
maralixibat
Ileal Bile Acid Transporter (IBAT) Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Cholestatic Pruritus in Alagille Syndrome — children ≥1 year
Mechanism
First IBAT inhibitor approved; first systemic treatment for Alagille syndrome pruritus. Alagille syndrome (ALGS, JAG1 mutations) causes paucity of intrahepatic bile ducts → cholestasis → bile acid accumulation → intractable pruritus. Maralixibat inhibits the apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter (ASBT/IBAT) in the terminal ileum, blocking entero-hepatic recycling of bile acids → increased faecal bile acid excretion → reduced serum bile acid levels → reduced pruritus. ICONIC trial: 70% reduction in pruritus vs baseline. Also in development for PFIC.
Dose & Route
Oral solution · 380 mcg/kg once daily (weight-based) · Sep 2021
Qulipta
atogepant
Oral CGRP Receptor Antagonist (Gepant) ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Episodic Migraine Prevention — adults
Mechanism
First oral CGRP receptor antagonist approved specifically for migraine prevention. CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) is released from trigeminal nerve terminals during migraine and acts on CGRP receptors on meningeal blood vessels and neurons, causing vasodilation and central sensitisation. Atogepant blocks CLR/RAMP1 (the CGRP receptor complex), preventing CGRP-mediated vasodilation and nociceptive signalling. Unlike rimegepant/ubrogepant (acute treatment), atogepant is dosed daily for prevention. Unlike anti-CGRP mAbs (erenumab etc.), atogepant is small-molecule oral with no injection. ADVANCE trial: 56–61% ≥50% responder rate.
Dose & Route
Oral · 10, 30, or 60 mg once daily · Sep 2021
Xywav
Ca/Mg/K/Na oxybates
CNS Depressant / GABA-B Agonist
Indication
Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) and Narcolepsy — adults
Mechanism
Mixed-cation salt formulation of γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB/oxybate): calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium salts combined to reduce sodium content by 92% vs Xyrem (sodium oxybate) — clinically important for patients with hypertension or sodium-restricted diets. GHB/oxybate acts as an endogenous CNS depressant: binds GABA-B receptors (primary therapeutic effect) and GHB receptors (weak affinity). In IH: consolidates nocturnal sleep → reduces excessive daytime sleepiness, prolonged sleep inertia, and naps. First drug approved specifically for IH (pivotal trial: 75% reduced EDS, 47% IHss score improvement).
Dose & Route
Oral solution · Bedtime dose + second dose 2.5–4 h later · Aug 2021
Rezurock
belumosudil
ROCK2 Inhibitor ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease (cGVHD) — after ≥2 prior lines of therapy
Mechanism
First-in-class ROCK2 (Rho-associated coiled-coil kinase 2) inhibitor. ROCK2 regulates T-cell and B-cell inflammatory signalling in cGVHD: (1) promotes Th17/Tfh differentiation and IL-21/IL-17 production (pathogenic in fibrotic cGVHD); (2) inhibits Treg differentiation. Belumosudil preferentially inhibits ROCK2 over ROCK1, suppressing STAT3 phosphorylation (IL-17/IL-21 axis), reducing germinal centre B-cell activity, and restoring Treg:Th17 balance. Also reduces downstream TGF-β-mediated fibrosis signalling. ROCKstar trial: ORR 74% (200 mg once daily) in steroid-refractory cGVHD.
Dose & Route
Oral · 200 mg once daily · Jul 2021
Exkivity
mobocertinib
EGFR Exon 20 Insertion–selective TKI ★ First-in-Class
Indication
EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-mutated NSCLC — previously treated adults
Mechanism
First TKI specifically designed and approved for EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations. EGFR exon 20 insertions (ex20ins) occur in ~2–3% of NSCLC; they insert 3–21 bp in-frame near the C-helix of EGFR, creating a structural constraint that paradoxically reduces binding affinity for first/second/third-generation EGFR TKIs while keeping the kinase constitutively active. Mobocertinib is an irreversible TKI designed to fit the altered binding pocket of ex20ins-EGFR (particularly insertions near A767, S768, V769). Covalently modifies Cys797 of EGFR. ORR 28% in post-platinum ex20ins NSCLC. Note: subsequently superseded by amivantamab+chemo (PAPILLON trial); accelerated approval withdrawn 2023.
Dose & Route
Oral · 160 mg once daily · Sep 2021
Vanflyta
quizartinib
FLT3 Inhibitor (type II)
Indication
FLT3-ITD-positive AML — newly diagnosed adults (induction + consolidation + maintenance)
Mechanism
Highly selective, potent inhibitor of FLT3 (FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3) with type II binding (targets inactive DFG-out conformation). FLT3-ITD (internal tandem duplication) mutations occur in 25% of AML and activate FLT3 constitutively, driving STAT5/PI3K/RAS-MAPK-mediated proliferation and blocked myeloid differentiation. Quizartinib is ~1,000× more selective for FLT3 vs other kinases. Second-generation FLT3 inhibitor with improved potency over midostaurin (first FLT3i). QuANTUM-First trial: OS benefit when added to induction/consolidation + maintenance (OS 31.9 vs 15.1 months in FLT3-ITD AML).
Dose & Route
Oral · 35.4 mg once daily (during chemo and maintenance) · Jul 2021
Amondys 45
casimersen
Antisense Oligonucleotide (Exon 45 Skipper)
Indication
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) — amenable to exon 45 skipping (~8% of DMD patients)
Mechanism
Phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer (PMO) that hybridises to exon 45 splice donor site of dystrophin pre-mRNA, causing it to be skipped during pre-mRNA splicing. In patients with frameshift mutations where exon 45 skipping restores the reading frame, this produces a shorter but partially functional dystrophin protein (as in Becker MD). Casimersen is the first exon 45 skipping drug; exon 45 is one of the most common exon deletion hotspots in DMD (~8% of patients). ESSENCE trial: increased dystrophin protein levels on muscle biopsy (1.74% vs 0.92% of normal).
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 30 mg/kg once weekly · Feb 2021
Saphnelo
anifrolumab-fnia
Type I Interferon Receptor (IFNAR1) Blocking mAb ★ First-in-Class
Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) — adults on standard therapy
Mechanism
First type I IFN receptor blocker approved for SLE. Fully human IgG1κ mAb targeting subunit 1 of the type I interferon receptor (IFNAR1), blocking all type I IFN subtypes (IFN-α, IFN-β, IFN-ω). SLE is characterised by a prominent 'interferon signature' — elevated type I IFN drives plasmacytoid DC activation, auto-reactive B-cell maturation, and loss of self-tolerance. TULIP-2 trial: 47.8% BICLA response (vs 31.5% placebo) in patients with high baseline IFN signature. Unlike belimumab (anti-BLyS), anifrolumab acts upstream at the IFN receptor, blocking the master driver of SLE autoimmunity.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 300 mg every 4 weeks · Aug 2021
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Tivdak
tisotumab vedotin-tftv
Tissue Factor ADC
Indication
Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer — previously treated
Mechanism
Antibody-drug conjugate targeting Tissue Factor (TF/CD142), a coagulation initiator protein overexpressed on cervical cancer cells. The anti-TF antibody delivers monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE, a microtubule-disrupting payload) selectively to TF+ tumor cells via internalization → MMAE release → mitotic arrest and apoptosis. TF is highly expressed in ~80% of cervical cancers, making it a selective ADC target in this indication.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 3 weeks · Approved Sep 2021
Welireg
belzutifan
HIF-2α Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
VHL Disease — RCC, CNS hemangioblastomas, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Mechanism
First HIF-2α inhibitor approved. VHL mutations cause inability to degrade HIF-2α → constitutive HIF-2α/ARNT transcriptional activity driving angiogenesis (VEGF), erythropoiesis (EPO), and tumor growth. Belzutifan directly inhibits HIF-2α heterodimerization with ARNT — blocking HIF-2α transcriptional output. Oral alternative to surgery for VHL-associated tumors that would otherwise require multiple repeated resections.
Dose & Route
Oral · 120 mg once daily · Approved Aug 2021
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Kerendia
finerenone
Nonsteroidal MRA★ First-in-Class
Indication
CKD Associated with Type 2 Diabetes — reduce CV and renal progression events
Mechanism
First nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist approved for CKD. Steroidal MRAs (spironolactone, eplerenone) cause hyperkalemia and sex-hormone side effects. Finerenone's nonsteroidal structure binds MR with higher selectivity and different co-regulator recruitment — producing stronger anti-inflammatory/antifibrotic effects in kidney/heart with less hyperkalemia. FIDELIO-DKD/FIGARO-DKD: reduced composite renal and CV endpoints in T2D-CKD on top of standard RAS blockade.
Dose & Route
Oral · 10–20 mg once daily (guided by eGFR/K+) · Approved Jul 2021
Empaveli
pegcetacoplan
C3 Complement Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) — first C3 inhibitor
Mechanism
First complement C3 inhibitor approved. PEGylated cyclic peptide that binds C3 and C3b, blocking the entire complement cascade at C3 — preventing both intravascular hemolysis (MAC, targeted by eculizumab) and extravascular hemolysis (C3b-opsonized RBC clearance by macrophages). Twice-weekly SC self-injection; superior to eculizumab in hemoglobin maintenance in PEGASUS trial by also controlling extravascular component.
Dose & Route
SC infusion (via pump) · Twice weekly · Approved May 2021
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Lumakras
sotorasib
KRAS G12C Covalent Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
KRAS G12C-Mutated NSCLC — previously treated (first approved KRAS inhibitor)
Mechanism
First KRAS inhibitor approved in any cancer. KRAS was historically "undruggable" — no deep binding pockets in wild-type KRAS. The G12C mutation creates a unique cysteine in the switch-II pocket accessible only in the GDP-bound inactive state. Sotorasib covalently alkylates Cys12, locking KRAS G12C in the inactive GDP-bound state and blocking RAS/MAPK downstream signalling. Proof-of-concept for targeting oncogenic KRAS.
Dose & Route
Oral · 960 mg once daily · Approved May 2021
Rybrevant
amivantamab-vmjw
EGFR×MET Bispecific mAb★ First-in-Class
Indication
NSCLC with EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations — post-platinum chemotherapy
Mechanism
Bispecific IgG1 antibody targeting both EGFR and MET extracellular domains. Blocks EGFR/MET ligand-dependent signalling, induces receptor downregulation, and — via its Fc region — recruits immune effectors (NK cells, macrophages) for ADCC/ADCP. EGFR exon 20 insertions create a structural alteration resistant to approved EGFR TKIs; amivantamab's mechanism bypasses this by blocking the receptor extracellularly rather than competing at the ATP-binding site.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Weekly × 4, then Q2W · Approved May 2021
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Jemperli
dostarlimab-gxly
Anti-PD-1 mAb
Indication
dMMR Recurrent/Advanced Endometrial Cancer · MSI-H Solid Tumors
Mechanism
Anti-PD-1 IgG4 monoclonal antibody restoring T-cell anti-tumor immunity. dMMR (mismatch repair-deficient) endometrial cancers harbor a high mutational burden creating numerous neoantigens, making them exquisitely sensitive to PD-1 checkpoint blockade. Dostarlimab achieved 100% complete response rate in small Phase 2 dMMR locally advanced rectal cancer trial (2022 NEJM) — garnering broad attention beyond endometrial cancer.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 3 weeks × 4 doses, then Q6W · Approved Apr 2021
Zynlonta
loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl
CD19 ADC (PBD-Dimer Payload)
Indication
Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (≥2 prior lines)
Mechanism
Anti-CD19 antibody conjugated to SG3199, a pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) dimer that cross-links DNA strands at the N2-guanine position — creating interstrand crosslinks that arrest DNA replication and transcription with extreme potency (picomolar activity). CD19 is universally expressed on B-cell lymphomas; PBD-dimers are among the most potent ADC payloads, effective even at low ADC expression.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 3 weeks · Approved Apr 2021
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Cosela
trilaciclib
Transient Myeloprotective CDK4/6 Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Chemotherapy-Induced Myelosuppression Prophylaxis — extensive-stage SCLC
Mechanism
First myeloprotective CDK4/6 inhibitor — administered BEFORE chemotherapy. Transiently arrests hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) in G1 phase by inhibiting CDK4/6 → Rb hypophosphorylation → cell cycle pause. HSPCs in G1 are insensitive to S/G2-targeting chemotherapy, protecting the bone marrow reservoir. After chemo clearance, trilaciclib washout allows HSPC re-entry into cycle — restoring hematopoiesis faster and reducing neutropenia/anemia/thrombocytopenia duration.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 4 hours BEFORE chemotherapy on each chemo day · Approved Feb 2021
Evkeeza
evinacumab-dgnb
Anti-ANGPTL3 mAb★ First-in-Class
Indication
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) — add-on to other lipid-lowering therapy
Mechanism
First anti-ANGPTL3 therapy approved. Blocks angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3), an endogenous inhibitor of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and hepatic lipase. Evinacumab inhibits ANGPTL3 → releases LPL → dramatically increases TG and LDL-C hydrolysis/clearance. Crucially, works independently of LDL receptors — making it the only effective LDL-lowering agent in HoFH patients with no functional LDL receptors (unresponsive to statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors).
Dose & Route
IV infusion · 15 mg/kg every 4 weeks · Approved Feb 2021
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Cabenuva
cabotegravir / rilpivirine LA
INSTI + NNRTI (Long-Acting IM)★ First-in-Class
Indication
HIV-1 — virologically suppressed adults (switch from daily oral regimen)
Mechanism
First complete long-acting injectable HIV regimen. Cabotegravir (integrase strand transfer inhibitor) + rilpivirine (NNRTI) co-formulated as nanosuspensions for IM gluteal injection. Both drugs form intramuscular depots with sustained release over weeks, achieving therapeutic concentrations with monthly (or bimonthly) injections. Eliminates daily pill burden — transformative for adherence and HIV stigma management. ATLAS/FLAIR/ATLAS-2M trials: non-inferior to daily oral regimens.
Dose & Route
IM injection · Monthly (or every 2 months with higher doses) · Approved Jan 2021
Verquvo
vericiguat
Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Stimulator
Indication
Heart Failure with Reduced EF — following recent worsening/hospitalization
Mechanism
Stimulates soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) independent of NO — directly activates sGC and sensitizes it to available NO. Increased intracellular cGMP in vascular smooth muscle and cardiomyocytes causes vasodilation and anti-fibrotic/anti-hypertrophic effects in the failing heart. Mechanistically distinct from sacubitril/valsartan, SGLT2i, or beta-blockers — adding a complementary neurohumoral pathway for post-decompensation HFrEF risk reduction (VICTORIA trial).
Dose & Route
Oral · 2.5–10 mg once daily with food · Approved Jan 2021
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Lupkynis
voclosporin
Enhanced Calcineurin Inhibitor
Indication
Active Lupus Nephritis (Class III/IV ± V) — with mycophenolate and corticosteroids
Mechanism
Modified calcineurin inhibitor (cyclosporin analog with a single amino-acid modification) that inhibits calcineurin → blocks NFAT dephosphorylation → reduces IL-2-driven T-cell activation. Additional direct stabilizing effect on podocyte actin cytoskeleton (via synaptopodin pathway) — protecting glomerular filtration architecture independently of its immunosuppressive activity. Linear PK (unlike cyclosporin) allows dosing without therapeutic drug monitoring.
Dose & Route
Oral · 23.7 mg twice daily · Approved Jan 2021
Tepmetko
tepotinib
MET Exon 14 Kinase Inhibitor
Indication
Metastatic NSCLC with MET Exon 14 Skipping Mutations
Mechanism
Highly selective MET kinase inhibitor. MET exon 14 skipping mutations delete the juxtamembrane domain containing Cbl-binding sites responsible for MET ubiquitination and degradation → receptor accumulation → constitutive MET kinase signalling (RAS/MAPK, PI3K/AKT, STAT3). Tepotinib blocks MET kinase activity, shutting down downstream oncogenic signalling. Covers both splice site and intronic mutations that cause exon 14 skipping.
Dose & Route
Oral · 450 mg once daily with food · Approved Feb 2021
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Ponvory
ponesimod
Selective S1P1 Receptor Modulator
Indication
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Mechanism
Highly selective S1P1 receptor modulator (no S1P3/4/5 off-target activity unlike fingolimod). Functional antagonism of S1P1 traps autoreactive CCR7+ lymphocytes in lymph nodes, reducing CNS-infiltrating lymphocyte traffic. Shorter half-life (~33 h) vs. fingolimod enables faster lymphocyte recovery after discontinuation — advantageous in infections or planned pregnancy. 14-day titration minimizes first-dose bradycardia.
Dose & Route
Oral · 20 mg once daily (after 14-day titration) · Approved Mar 2021
Qelbree
viloxazine ER
Selective NE Reuptake Inhibitor / 5-HT Modulator★ FIC (ADHD)
Indication
ADHD (6–17 years) — non-stimulant option
Mechanism
Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor with additional 5-HT2B agonist and 5-HT2C antagonist activity — a serotonergic mechanism not shared by atomoxetine or guanfacine. The 5-HT interactions may modulate dopamine/norepinephrine release in PFC, contributing to ADHD symptom control. Non-stimulant; no scheduled substance classification; approved for pediatric use earlier than adult approval.
Dose & Route
Oral ER capsule · Once daily · Approved Apr 2021
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Skytrofa
lonapegsomatropin-tcgd
Once-Weekly Long-Acting GH
Indication
Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency — once-weekly SC injection
Mechanism
PEGylated recombinant hGH (somatropin) with a transient PEGylation strategy: growth hormone attached to PEG via an enzyme-labile linker that is gradually cleaved in vivo — releasing active somatropin over 1 week. Replaces daily GH injections with weekly dosing, reducing injection burden in children. GH stimulates IGF-1 production in liver → linear growth, protein synthesis, lipolysis; same physiologic mechanism as native GH.
Dose & Route
SC injection · Once weekly · Approved Aug 2021
Korsuva
difelikefalin
Peripheral κ-Opioid Receptor Agonist★ First-in-Class
Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus in CKD Patients on Hemodialysis
Mechanism
First peripheral κ-opioid receptor agonist for CKD pruritus. Selectively activates κ-opioid receptors on peripheral sensory nerve fibers and immune cells, attenuating itch signalling in uremic pruritus. Highly hydrophilic; does not cross the blood-brain barrier — avoiding centrally-mediated opioid side effects (sedation, abuse potential, dysphoria). Administered IV after each dialysis session 3× weekly.
Dose & Route
IV · 0.5 mcg/kg after each dialysis session (3×/week) · Approved Aug 2021
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odevixibat
IBAT Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Pruritus in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC)
Mechanism
Inhibits the ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT/ASBT/SLC10A2), blocking the enterohepatic recirculation of bile acids by preventing their reabsorption from the terminal ileum. In PFIC, bile acid accumulation in hepatocytes → cholestasis → pruritus (via peripheral MRGPRx4/TGR5 activation by bile acid metabolites). Reducing bile acid pool size and serum bile acids → decreased pruritus. Non-systemic; acts locally in the gut.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily · Approved Jul 2021
Pylarify
piflufolastat F18
PSMA-Targeted PET Tracer
Indication
Prostate Cancer — PSMA-targeted PET imaging for staging and recurrence
Mechanism
18F-labeled PSMA-targeting small molecule (DCFPyL scaffold) for PET imaging. Binds PSMA (prostate-specific membrane antigen/FOLH1) overexpressed on prostate cancer cells. ¹⁸F label (t½ 110 min) enables central pharmacy distribution unlike ¹⁶⁸Ga tracers requiring on-site cyclotron. Standard uptake values in PSMA+ lesions allow accurate staging, biochemical recurrence localization, and patient selection for PSMA-targeted therapies (lutetium-177 PSMA-617).
Dose & Route
IV · Single dose before PET scan · Approved May 2021
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Fexinidazole
fexinidazole
Nitroimidazole Antiparasitic★ First-in-Class
Indication
Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) — sleeping sickness (T. brucei gambiense, stages 1 & 2)
Mechanism
First oral treatment effective for both stages of sleeping sickness. Prodrug reduced by nitroreductases inside T. brucei to highly reactive nitro radical intermediates that damage trypanosomal DNA and other macromolecules. Active against both Stage 1 (hemolymphatic) and Stage 2 (CNS-penetrant, previously requiring IV melarsoprol/eflornithine) — replacing complex hospital-based parenteral regimens with a 10-day oral course. Driven by Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi).
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily for 10 days (with food) · Approved Jun 2021
Rylaze
asparaginase erwinia chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn
Recombinant Asparaginase
Indication
ALL/LBL — patients hypersensitive to E. coli-derived asparaginase
Mechanism
Recombinant form of Erwinia chrysanthemi asparaginase produced in Pseudomonas fluorescens. Asparaginase depletes circulating asparagine by hydrolyzing it to aspartate + NH3 — exploiting the dependence of leukemic lymphoblasts (which lack asparagine synthetase) on exogenous asparagine for protein synthesis and survival. Erwinia-derived enzyme is immunologically distinct from E. coli-derived asparaginase — used when E. coli asparaginase causes hypersensitivity reactions, without cross-reactivity.
Dose & Route
IM/IV · Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule · Approved Jun 2021
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Brexafemme
ibrexafungerp
Triterpenoid Glucan Synthase Inhibitor★ First-in-Class
Indication
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) — oral treatment
Mechanism
First oral non-azole antifungal for VVC. Triterpenoid derivative of enfumafungin that inhibits (1,3)-β-D-glucan synthase — same target as echinocandins but a structurally different (non-echinocandin) scaffold. Oral bioavailability enables systemic delivery unlike echinocandins (IV-only). Active against azole-resistant Candida (including C. auris and fluconazole-resistant C. glabrata). Two-dose oral regimen (same day).
Dose & Route
Oral · 300 mg twice in one day · Approved Jun 2021
Lybalvi
olanzapine / samidorphan
D2 Antagonist + Peripheral Opioid Antagonist★ First-in-Class
Indication
Schizophrenia · Bipolar I Disorder
Mechanism
Fixed-dose combination of olanzapine (D2/5-HT2A antagonist antipsychotic) with samidorphan, a μ-opioid receptor antagonist. Olanzapine causes weight gain and metabolic syndrome partly via opioid receptor-mediated central appetite stimulation; samidorphan counteracts this pathway. The combination preserves olanzapine's antipsychotic efficacy while attenuating weight gain — addressing the primary barrier to long-term olanzapine use.
Dose & Route
Oral · Once daily · Approved May 2021
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Truseltiq
infigratinib
FGFR1/2/3 TKI
Indication
FGFR2 Fusion/Rearrangement+ Cholangiocarcinoma — previously treated
Mechanism
Selective pan-FGFR1/2/3 kinase inhibitor targeting the ATP-binding site. FGFR2 gene fusions are found in ~10–15% of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas and drive constitutive RAS/MAPK and PI3K/STAT3 signalling. Infigratinib blocks FGFR2 kinase activity, suppressing tumor cell proliferation and survival in fusion-positive tumors. Approved alongside pemigatinib as second oral FGFR2 inhibitor for this rare cholangiocarcinoma subset.
Dose & Route
Oral · 125 mg once daily (21 days on/7 days off) · Approved May 2021
Nextstellis
drospirenone / estetrol
Oral Contraceptive (Native Estrogen)★ FIC (estetrol OCP)
Indication
Oral Contraception
Mechanism
First OCP containing estetrol (E4) — a human-specific native estrogen. Estetrol is produced only by the fetal liver during pregnancy; it acts as a selective estrogen receptor modulator — full ERα agonist in pituitary/hypothalamus (suppressing FSH/LH via negative feedback) but ERα antagonist/neutral in breast and vascular endothelium. Paired with drospirenone (progestin). Potentially lower VTE and breast cancer risk vs. EE-based OCPs due to E4's tissue-selective ER profile.
Dose & Route
Oral · 28-day cycle · Approved Apr 2021
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Zegalogue
dasiglucagon
Aqueous Glucagon Analog
Indication
Severe Hypoglycemia in Diabetes (≥6 years) — emergency rescue
Mechanism
Stabilized glucagon analog (His→Ala substitution at position 1) with aqueous solubility enabling a pre-filled, ready-to-inject SC solution that doesn't require reconstitution. Activates glucagon receptor in hepatocytes → adenylyl cyclase → cAMP → phosphorylase kinase → glycogenolysis + gluconeogenesis → rapid rise in blood glucose. Overcomes the reconstitution complexity of lyophilized glucagon kits, enabling emergency use by family members/caregivers.
Dose & Route
SC auto-injector · 0.6 mg single dose · Approved Mar 2021
Fotivda
tivozanib
VEGFR1/2/3 TKI (Highly Selective)
Indication
Relapsed/Refractory RCC — following ≥2 prior systemic therapies
Mechanism
Highly selective inhibitor of all three VEGFR kinases (VEGFR1/2/3) with minimal off-target activity against PDGFR/FGFR/KIT — resulting in a cleaner toxicity profile than sunitinib/sorafenib. 3-week on/1-week off dosing. Approved for later-line RCC specifically on the basis of TIVO-3 trial PFS benefit in patients who had received multiple prior VEGFR TKIs/immunotherapy, demonstrating activity even after prior anti-angiogenic failure.
Dose & Route
Oral · 1.34 mg once daily (3 weeks on / 1 week off) · Approved Mar 2021
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Nulibry
fosdenopterin
cPMP Substrate Replacement★ First-in-Class
Indication
Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency Type A (MOCD-A) — rare neonatal metabolic disease
Mechanism
First treatment for MOCD Type A. MOCD-A is caused by MOCS1 mutations blocking synthesis of cyclic pyranopterin monophosphate (cPMP), a precursor in molybdenum cofactor (MoCo) biosynthesis. Without MoCo, sulfite oxidase/xanthine dehydrogenase/aldehyde oxidase are inactive → sulfite accumulation → toxic encephalopathy within days of birth. Fosdenopterin (synthetic cPMP analog) replaces the missing metabolite, restoring MoCo biosynthesis and preventing sulfite-induced neurological damage.
Dose & Route
IV · Daily · Approved Feb 2021
Aduhelm
aducanumab-avwa
Anti-Amyloid Plaque mAb
Indication
Alzheimer Disease — early symptomatic (amyloid PET-confirmed)
Mechanism
Human IgG1 mAb targeting aggregated amyloid-β, with preference for soluble protofibrils and insoluble plaques. Approved via accelerated approval pathway based on amyloid clearance on PET imaging (surrogate endpoint) rather than proven clinical benefit — generating significant controversy as confirmatory clinical trial data were inconsistent. Withdrawn from the EU market; limited CMS coverage in the US; superseded clinically by lecanemab (Leqembi) which showed actual cognitive slowing.
Dose & Route
IV infusion · Every 4 weeks · Accelerated approval Jun 2021