2023 Approvals

FDA Approves XDEMVY for Treating Demodex Blepharitis on July 25, 2023

FDA Approves XDEMVY for Treating Demodex Blepharitis on July 25, 2023

What is XDEMVY prescribed for?   XDEMVY is prescribed to treat a parasitic infection of the eye (Demodex blepharitis) that can  especially affect the eyelids. What is the name of the drug and what does it do? XDEMVY, pronounced X-DEM-VEE, (generic name: lotilaner)  is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis, a...

FDA Approves Leqembi for Alzheimer’s Disease on on July 6, 2023

FDA Approves Leqembi for Alzheimer’s Disease on on July 6, 2023

What is Leqembi prescribed for?   Leqembi is prescribed to treat Alzheimer’s disease for people in the early stages of the disease. What is the name of the drug and what does it do?  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Leqembi (generic name: lecanemab-irmb), pronounced “leh-kem’-bee,” for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. ...

FDA Expands Approval of Elevidys Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: June 2023

FDA Expands Approval of Elevidys Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: June 2023

What is Elevidys prescribed for?   To treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who are 4 years of age and older and have a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene. What is the name of the drug and what does it do?  Elevidys (generic name: delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), pronounced "el-eh-vid-iss," is a special treatment approved by the U.S....

FDA Approves BRENZAVVY for Type 2 Diabetes Management on January 20, 2023

FDA Approves BRENZAVVY for Type 2 Diabetes Management on January 20, 2023

What is BRENZAVVY prescribed for?   BRENZAVVY is prescribed to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise. What is the name of the drug and what does it do? BRENZAVVY, pronounced bren-ZA-vee, (generic name: bexagliflozin) , is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It...

FDA Approves LetsGetChecked Simple 2 Test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: November 15, 2023

FDA Approves LetsGetChecked Simple 2 Test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: November 15, 2023

What is LetsGetChecked Simple 2 Test prescribed for?   The Simple 2 Home Sample Collection Kit is for anyone who is over the age of 18 who is sexually active and wants to test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. What is the name of the drug and what does it do?  The LetsGetChecked Simple 2 Test is an over-the-counter test that detects chlamydia and gonorrhea...