New Medicines Approved in 2023 - Meds Entry Watch

The following table provides supplementary information on the manufacturer and approved indication(s) for each medicine that received first-time market authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and/or Health Canada in 2023.

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Indications for new medicines approved by the FDA, the EMA, and/or Health Canada in 2023

Medicine (trade name)Footnote* Approved indications Manufacturer

Apadamtase alfa (Adzynma)B,G,O

Prophylactic or on-demand enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in adult and pediatric patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP)2

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Avacincaptad pegol (Izervay)

To treat geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration2

Astellas Pharma Inc.

Beremagene geperpavec (Vyjuvek)B,G,O

Indicated for treatment of wounds in patients 6 months of age and older with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa with mutation(s) in the collagen type VII alpha 1 chain (COL7A1) gene2

Krystal Biotech, Inc.

Bexagliflozin (Brenzavvy)

To improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise2

TheracosBio

Capivasertib (Truqap)C

To treat breast cancer that meets certain disease criteria2

AstraZeneca plc

Cipaglucosidase alfa (Pombiliti)C,O

To treat late-onset Pompe disease3

Amicus Therapeutics US

Concizumab (Alhemo)B

For the treatment of adolescent and adult patients (12 years of age or older) with hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII [FVIII] deficiency) who have FVIII inhibitors or hemophilia B (congenital factor IX [FIX] deficiency) who have FIX inhibitors and require routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes1

Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.

Daprodustat (Duvroq)

To treat anemia caused by chronic kidney disease for adults on dialysis for at least four months2

GSK plc

Delandistrogene moxeparvovec (Elevidys)B,G,O

Indicated for treatment of ambulatory pediatric patients aged 4 through 5 years with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene2

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.

Donislecel (Lantidra)B,O

Indicated for the treatment of adults with type 1 diabetes who are unable to approach target HbA1C because of current repeated episodes of severe hypoglycemia despite intensive diabetes management and education2

CellTrans Inc.

Durlobactam (Xacduro)

To treat hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia caused by susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex2

Entasis Therapeutics

Efanesoctocog alfa (Altuviiio)B,G,O

Indicated for use in adults and children with hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency) for: (1) routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes; (2) on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes; and (3) perioperative management of bleeding2

Bioverativ Therapeutics, Inc.

Efbemalenograstim alfa (Ryzneuta)B,C

To treat neutropenia2

Evive Biotechnology

Elacestrant (Orserdu)C

To treat estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative, ESR1-mutated, advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following at least one line of endocrine therapy2

Stemline Therapeutics

Elranatamab (Elrexfio)B,C,O

To treat adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least four prior lines of therapy2

Pfizer Inc.

Epcoritamab (Epkinly)B,C,O

To treat relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (not otherwise specified) and high-grade B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy2

Genmab US, Inc.

Eplontersen (Wainua)O

To treat polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis3

AstraZeneca AB

Etrasimod (Velsipity)

To treat moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults2

Pfizer Inc.

Exagamglogene autotemcel (Casgevy)B,G,O

Indicated for treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients 12 years of age or older with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) 2

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

Fecal microbiota spores, live (Vowst)B,O

To prevent the recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in individuals 18 years of age and older following antibacterial treatment for recurrent CDI (rCDI)2

Seres Therapeutics, Inc.

Fezolinetant (Veozah)

To treat moderate to severe hot flashes caused by menopause2

Astellas Pharma Inc.

Fidanacogene elaparvovec (Beqvez)B,G,O

To treat adults with severe or moderately severe haemophilia B3

Pfizer Europe MA EEIG

Fruquintinib (Fruzaqla)C

To treat refractory, metastatic colorectal cancer2

Takeda Pharms USA

Gefapixant (Lyfnua)

To treat adults with chronic (long-term) cough3

Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.

Gepirone (Exxua)

To treat major depressive disorder2

Fabre-Kramer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Glofitamab (Columvi)B,C,O

To treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified, or large B-cell lymphoma arising from follicular lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy1

Genentech Inc.

Iptacopan (Fabhalta)O

To treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria2

Novartis AG

Lebrikizumab (Ebglyss)B

To treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis3

Almirall, S.A.

Lecanemab (Leqembi)B

To treat Alzheimer’s disease2

Eisai Inc.

Leniolisib (Joenja)O

To treat activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome2

Pharming Group N.V.

Lotilaner (Xdemvy)

To treat Demodex blepharitis2

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Lovotibeglogene autotemcel (Lyfgenia)B,G,O

Indicated for the treatment of patients 12 years of age or older with sickle cell disease and a history of vaso-occlusive events (VOEs)2

bluebird bio, Inc.

Mirikizumab (Omvoh)B,O

To treat ulcerative colitis3

Eli Lilly and Co.

Momelotinib (Ojjaara)C,O

To treat intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis in adults with anemia2

GlaxoSmithKline

Motixafortide (Aphexda)C,O

To use with filgrastim (G-CSF) to mobilize hematopoietic stem cells to the peripheral blood for collection and subsequent autologous transplantation in patients with multiple myeloma2

BioLineRX Ltd.

Nedosiran (Rivfloza)O

To lower urinary oxalate levels in patients 9 years and older with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 and relatively preserved kidney function2

Novo Nordisk, Inc.

Nirogacestat (Ogsiveo)C,O

To treat adults with progressing desmoid tumors who require systemic treatment2

SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.

Omaveloxolone (Skyclarys)O

To treat Friedrich’s ataxia2

Biogen US

Omidubicel (Omisirge)B,O

Indicated for use in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with hematologic malignancies who are planned for umbilical cord blood transplantation following myeloablative conditioning to reduce the time to neutrophil recovery and the incidence of infection2

Gamida Cell Ltd.

Palopegteriparatide (Yorvipath)O

For treating adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism3

Ascendis Pharma Bone Diseases A/S

Pegunigalsidase alfa (Elfabrio)B,G

To treat confirmed Fabry disease3

Chiesi Farmaceutici S.P.A

Pegzilarginase (Loargys)B,O

To treat people from 2 years of age with hyperargininaemia3

Immedica Pharma AB

Perfluorohexyloctane (Miebo)

To treat signs and symptoms of dry eye disease2

Bausch And Lomb Inc.

Pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca)C,O

To treat relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma in adults who have had at least two lines of systemic therapy, including a BTK inhibitor2

Loxo Oncology, Inc.

Pozelimab (Veopoz)B,O

To treat patients 1 year old and older with CD55-deficient protein-losing enteropathy (PLE), also known as CHAPLE disease2

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Quizartinib (Vanflyta)C,O

To use as part of a treatment regimen for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia that meets certain criteria2

Daiichi Sankyo Inc.

Repotrectinib (Augtyro)C,O

To treat ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer2

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Retifanlimab (Zynyz)B,C,O

To treat metastatic or recurrent locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma2

Incyte Corp

Rezafungin (Rezzayo)O

To treat candidemia and invasive candidiasis2

Cidara Therapeutics, Inc.

Ritlecitinib (Litfulo)

To treat severely patchy hair loss2

Pfizer Inc.

Rozanolixizumab (Rystiggo)B,O

To treat generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-acetylcholine receptor- or anti-muscle-specific tyrosine kinase antibody-positive 2

UCB, Inc.

Sparsentan (Filspari)O

To reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy at risk of rapid disease progression2

Travere Therapeutics, Inc.

Talquetamab (Talvey)B,C,O

To treat adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least four prior therapies2

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Tislelizumab (Tevimbra)B,C,O

To treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is advanced or has spread to other parts of the body3

BeiGene Ireland Ltd.

Tofersen (Qalsody)O

To treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in adults who have a SOD1 gene mutation2

Biogen Inc.

Toripalimab (Loqtorzi)B,C,O

To treat recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma when used together with or following other therapies2

Coherus BioSciences, Inc.

Trofinetide (Daybue)O

To treat Rett syndrome2

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Vaccine, respiratory syncytial virus (Arexvy/Abrysvo)B

Indicated for active immunization for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in individuals 60 years of age and older2

Pfizer Inc.

Vadadustat (Vafseo)

To treat the symptoms of anaemia caused by chronic kidney disease in adult patients on dialysis3

MEDICE Arzneimittel Pütter GmbH & Co. KG

Vamorolone (Agamree)O

To treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy2

Santhera Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Zavegepant (Zavzpret)

To treat migraine2

Pfizer Inc.

Zilucoplan (Zilbrysq)O

To treat generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody positive2

UCB, Inc.

Zuranolone (Zurzuvae)

To treat postpartum depression2

 Biogen Inc.

Data source: US Food and Drug Administration Novel Drugs 2023; European Medicines Agency Human Medicines Highlights 2023; Health Canada databases.

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