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.
Indications from
- 1 Health Canada
- 2 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- 3 European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Indications for new medicines approved by the FDA, the EMA, and/or Health Canada in 2023
Medicine (trade name)Footnote* | Approved indications | Manufacturer |
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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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