Other Notable Approvals
Endari (L-glutamine)
First drug approval for sickle cell disease in nearly 20 years. Indicated to reduce severe complications of sickle cell disease in adults and children aged 5 years or older.
Nucala (mepolizumab)
First approved therapy specifically for adults with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), also known as Churg-Strauss syndrome.
Repatha (evolocumab)
First PCSK9 inhibitor approved to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization in adults with established cardiovascular disease.
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