Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib) is a new oral medicine for adults with persistent (lasting 3-12 months) or chronic (lasting more than 12 months) immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who haven’t had success with a prior treatment. ITP is a… Read more
Ziftomenib, sold under the brand name Komzifti, is a new oral medicine approved to treat adults with a type of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It’s meant for people whose AML has come… Read more
Tezspire (tezepelumab-ekko) is a prescription medicine used to treat inflammatory conditions of the airways, such as severe asthma. The FDA has now approved it as an add-on treatment for adults and children aged 12 and… Read more
Wegovy (semaglutide) is a once-weekly injection that was first approved in 2017 to help with weight loss and lower the risk of heart problems. Now, the FDA has approved it to treat a liver condition… Read more
Dawnzera (donidalorsen) is a new medicine approved to help prevent attacks of a rare genetic swelling disorder known as hereditary angioedema (HAE) in people aged 12 or older. Affecting about 7,000 people in the U.S.,… Read more
Papzimeos (zopapogene imadenovec-drba) is a new type of immunotherapy approved to treat adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP). RRP is a rare condition caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV), which leads to non-cancerous… Read more
Brinsupri (brensocatib) is a new oral medicine approved to treat a long-term lung disease known as non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) in adults and children ages 12 or older. It works by blocking an enzyme called… Read more
Hernexeos (zongertinib) is a new pill for adults with a type of advanced lung cancer called non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a HER2 gene mutation that causes the cancer to grow and spread faster,… Read more
Aqvesme (mitapivat) is a new oral medicine approved by the FDA for treating anemia in adults with alpha- or beta-thalassemia, including those who need and those who don’t require regular blood transfusions. Thalassemia is a… Read more
Wakix (pitolisant) is a prescription medication used to treat narcolepsy, a long-term neurological sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and, in many cases, cataplexy (sudden muscle weakness triggered by strong emotions). The FDA has… Read more