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NEW DRUGS APPROVED BY US FDA IN

2009

Cardiology

Vascular Diseases
Adcirca (tadalafil); Eli Lilly; For the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, Approved May
2009
Atryn (antithrombin recombinant lyophilized powder for reconstitution); GTC BioTherapeutics;
For the prevention of peri-operative and peri-partum thromboembolic events, Approved January
2009
Efient (prasugrel); Eli Lilly; for the prevention of thrombotic cardiovascular complications in acute
coronary syndromes, Approved July 2009
Livalo (pitavastatin); Kowa Company; For the treatment of primary hyperlipidemia and mixed
dyslipidemia, Approved August 2009
Multaq (dronedarone); Sanofi-aventis; For the treatment of paroxysmal or persistent atrial
fibrillation or atrial flutter, Approved July 2009
Tyvaso (treprostinil); United Therapeutics; For the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension,
Approved July 2009

Dermatology
Stelara (ustekinumab); Janssen Biotech; For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
and Crohn's disease, Approved September 2009
Vibativ (telavancin); Theravance; For the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure
infections, Approved September 2009

Endocrinology
Cycloset, bromocriptine mesylate; VeroScience; For the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus,
Approved May 2009
Onglyza (saxagliptin); Bristol-Myers Squibb; For the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus,
Approved July 2009

Family Medicine
Adcirca (tadalafil); Eli Lilly; For the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, Approved May
2009
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved March 2009
Avastin (bevacizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved July 2009
Bepreve (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution); Ista Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis, Approved September 2009
Cambia (diclofenac potassium for oral solution); Kowa Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
migraine attacks, Approved June of 2009
Cervarix [Human Papillomavirus Bivalent (Types 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant;
GlaxoSmithKline; For the prevention of cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia caused
by HPV types 16 and 18, Approved October 2009
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol); UCB; For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved May of
2009
Cycloset, bromocriptine mesylate; VeroScience; For the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus,
Approved May 2009
Embeda (morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride); King Pharmaceuticals; For the
treatment of moderate to severe pain, Approved August of 2009
Extavia (Interferon beta-l b); Novartis; For the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis, Approved
August of 2009
Intuniv (guanfacine extended-release); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of ADHD in
children and adolescents, Approved September 2009
Metozolv ODT (metoclopramide hydrochloride); Salix Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
gastroesophageal reflux and diabetic gastroparesis, Approved September of 2009
Onglyza (saxagliptin); Bristol-Myers Squibb; For the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus,
Approved July 2009
Onsolis (fentanyl buccal); BioDelivery Sciences; For the management of breakthrough cancer
pain, Approved July 2009
Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium topical solution); Nuvo Research; For the treatment of
osteoarthritis of the knee, Approved November 2009
Sabril (vigabatrin); Lundbeck; For the treatment of infantile spasms and complex partial seizures,
Approved August 2009
Saphris (asenapine); Schering-Plough; For the treatment of schizophrenia and manic or mixed
bipolar 1 episodes, Approved August of 2009
Simponi (golimumab); Centocor Ortho Biotech; For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic
arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, Approved April 2009
Stelara (ustekinumab); Janssen Biotech; For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
and Crohn's disease, Approved September 2009
Tyvaso (treprostinil); United Therapeutics; For the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension,
Approved July 2009
Vibativ (telavancin); Theravance; For the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure
infections, Approved September 2009
Votrient (pazopanib); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved
October of 2009
Zipsor (diclofenac potassium); Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of mild to moderate
acute pain, Approved June 2009

Gastroenterology
Metozolv ODT (metoclopramide hydrochloride); Salix Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
gastroesophageal reflux and diabetic gastroparesis, Approved September of 2009
Stelara (ustekinumab); Janssen Biotech; For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
and Crohn's disease, Approved September 2009
Zenpep (pancrelipase); Eurand; For the treatment of pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis
or other conditions, Approved August 2009

Genetic Disease
Berinert (C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Human)); CSL Behring; For the treatment of abdominal or facial
attacks of hereditary angioedema, Approved October 2009
Kalbitor (ecallantide); Dyax; For the treatment of hereditary angioedema, Approved November
2009
Sabril (vigabatrin); Lundbeck; For the treatment of infantile spasms and complex partial seizures,
Approved August 2009
Saphris (asenapine); Schering-Plough; For the treatment of schizophrenia and manic or mixed
bipolar 1 episodes, Approved August of 2009
Zenpep (pancrelipase); Eurand; For the treatment of pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis
or other conditions, Approved August 2009

Hematology
Arzerra (ofatumumab); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia,
Approved October 2009
Atryn (antithrombin recombinant lyophilized powder for reconstitution); GTC BioTherapeutics;
For the prevention of peri-operative and peri-partum thromboembolic events, Approved January
2009
Efient (prasugrel); Eli Lilly; for the prevention of thrombotic cardiovascular complications in acute
coronary syndromes, Approved July 2009
Elitek (rasburicase); sanofi-aventis; For the management of plasma uric acid levels in adults with
malignancies, Approved October 2009
Feraheme (ferumoxytol); AMAG; For the treatment of iron deficiency anemia associated with
chronic kidney disease, Approved June 2009
Folotyn (pralatrexate injection); Allos Therapeutics; For the treatment of peripheral T-cell
lymphoma, Approved September 2009
Istodax (romidepsin); Gloucester Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of cutaneous T-cell
lymphoma, Approved November 2009
Samsca (tolvaptan); Otsuka; For the treatment of hyponatremia, Approved May of 2009
Wilate (von Willebrand Factor/Coagulation Factor VIII Complex (Human); Octapharma; For the
treatment of von Willebrand disease, Approved December of 2009

Hepatology (Liver, Pancreatic, Gall Bladder)


Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved March 2009
Avastin (bevacizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved July 2009
Votrient (pazopanib); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved
October of 2009
Zenpep (pancrelipase); Eurand; For the treatment of pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis
or other conditions, Approved August 2009

Immunology
Bepreve (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution); Ista Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis, Approved September 2009
Berinert (C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Human)); CSL Behring; For the treatment of abdominal or facial
attacks of hereditary angioedema, Approved October 2009
Besivance (besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension); Bausch & Lomb; For the treatment of bacterial
conjunctivitis, Approved June 2009
Cervarix [Human Papillomavirus Bivalent (Types 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant;
GlaxoSmithKline; For the prevention of cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia caused
by HPV types 16 and 18, Approved October 2009
Coartem (artemether/lumefantrine); Novartis; For the treatment of malaria infections due to
Plasmodium falciparum, Approved April 2009
Hiberix (Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine; Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate); GlaxoSmithKline; For
the prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b., August of 2009
Ilaris (canakinumab); Novartis; For the treatment of Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes,
Approved June 2009
Ixiaro (Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine, Inactivated, Adsorbed); Intercell AG; For the prevention
of disease caused by Japanese encephalitis virus, Approved March 2009
Kalbitor (ecallantide); Dyax; For the treatment of hereditary angioedema, Approved November
2009
Qutenza (capsaicin); NeurogesX; For the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with
postherpetic neuralgia, Approved November 2009
Vibativ (telavancin); Theravance; For the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure
infections, Approved September 2009
Zirgan (ganciclovir ophthalmic gel); Sirion Therapeutics; For the treatment of acute herpetic
keratitis, Approved September 2009

Infections and Infectious Diseases


Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved March 2009
Bepreve (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution); Ista Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis, Approved September 2009
Hiberix (Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine; Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate); GlaxoSmithKline; For
the prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b., August of 2009
Vibativ (telavancin); Theravance; For the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure
infections, Approved September 2009

Musculoskeletal
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol); UCB; For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved May of
2009
Colcrys (colchicine); Mutual Pharmaceuticals; For gout flares and familial Mediterranean fever,
Approved October 2009
Extavia (Interferon beta-l b); Novartis; For the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis, Approved
August of 2009
Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium topical solution); Nuvo Research; For the treatment of
osteoarthritis of the knee, Approved November 2009
Sabril (vigabatrin); Lundbeck; For the treatment of infantile spasms and complex partial seizures,
Approved August 2009
Savella (milnacipran hydrochloride); Forest Laboratories; For the treatment of fibromyalgia,
Approved January 2009
Simponi (golimumab); Centocor Ortho Biotech; For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic
arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, Approved April 2009

Nephrology
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved March 2009
Avastin (bevacizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved July 2009
Feraheme (ferumoxytol); AMAG; For the treatment of iron deficiency anemia associated with
chronic kidney disease, Approved June 2009
Gelnique (oxybutynin chloride); Watson Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of overactive bladder,
Approved January 2009
Votrient (pazopanib); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved
October of 2009

Neurology
Cambia (diclofenac potassium for oral solution); Kowa Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
migraine attacks, Approved June of 2009
Edluar (zolpidem tartrate); Orexo; For the treatment of insomnia, Approved March 2009
Embeda (morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride); King Pharmaceuticals; For the
treatment of moderate to severe pain, Approved August of 2009
Extavia (Interferon beta-l b); Novartis; For the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis, Approved
August of 2009
Intuniv (guanfacine extended-release); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of ADHD in
children and adolescents, Approved September 2009
Onsolis (fentanyl buccal); BioDelivery Sciences; For the management of breakthrough cancer
pain, Approved July 2009
Qutenza (capsaicin); NeurogesX; For the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with
postherpetic neuralgia, Approved November 2009
Sabril (vigabatrin); Lundbeck; For the treatment of infantile spasms and complex partial seizures,
Approved August 2009
Zipsor (diclofenac potassium); Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of mild to moderate
acute pain, Approved June 2009

Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women’s Health)


Cervarix [Human Papillomavirus Bivalent (Types 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant;
GlaxoSmithKline; For the prevention of cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia caused
by HPV types 16 and 18, Approved October 2009
Lysteda (tranexamic acid); Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of heavy menstrual
bleeding, Approved November 2009

Oncology
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved March 2009
Arzerra (ofatumumab); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia,
Approved October 2009
Avastin (bevacizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma in adults,
Approved May 2009
Avastin (bevacizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved July 2009
Cervarix [Human Papillomavirus Bivalent (Types 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant;
GlaxoSmithKline; For the prevention of cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia caused
by HPV types 16 and 18, Approved October 2009
Elitek (rasburicase); sanofi-aventis; For the management of plasma uric acid levels in adults with
malignancies, Approved October 2009
Folotyn (pralatrexate injection); Allos Therapeutics; For the treatment of peripheral T-cell
lymphoma, Approved September 2009
Istodax (romidepsin); Gloucester Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of cutaneous T-cell
lymphoma, Approved November 2009
Onsolis (fentanyl buccal); BioDelivery Sciences; For the management of breakthrough cancer
pain, Approved July 2009
Votrient (pazopanib); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, Approved
October of 2009

Ophthalmology
Acuvail (ketorolac tromethamine); Allergan; For the treatment of pain and inflammation following
cataract surgery., Approved July 2009
Bepreve (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution); Ista Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis, Approved September 2009
Besivance (besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension); Bausch & Lomb; For the treatment of bacterial
conjunctivitis, Approved June 2009
Ozurdex (dexamethasone); Allergan; For the treatment of macular edema following branch retinal
vein occlusion or central retinal vein occlusion, Approved June 2009
Zirgan (ganciclovir ophthalmic gel); Sirion Therapeutics; For the treatment of acute herpetic
keratitis, Approved September 2009

Pediatrics/Neonatology
Berinert (C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Human)); CSL Behring; For the treatment of abdominal or facial
attacks of hereditary angioedema, Approved October 2009
Colcrys (colchicine); Mutual Pharmaceuticals; For gout flares and familial Mediterranean fever,
Approved October 2009
Hiberix (Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine; Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate); GlaxoSmithKline; For
the prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b., August of 2009
Ilaris (canakinumab); Novartis; For the treatment of Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes,
Approved June 2009
Intuniv (guanfacine extended-release); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of ADHD in
children and adolescents, Approved September 2009
Sabril (vigabatrin); Lundbeck; For the treatment of infantile spasms and complex partial seizures,
Approved August 2009

Psychiatry/Psychology
Edluar (zolpidem tartrate); Orexo; For the treatment of insomnia, Approved March 2009
Fanapt (iloperidone); Vanda; For the treatment of schizophrenia, Approved May of 2009
Intuniv (guanfacine extended-release); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of ADHD in
children and adolescents, Approved September 2009
Saphris (asenapine); Schering-Plough; For the treatment of schizophrenia and manic or mixed
bipolar 1 episodes, Approved August of 2009

Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Adcirca (tadalafil); Eli Lilly; For the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, Approved May
2009
Tyvaso (treprostinil); United Therapeutics; For the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension,
Approved July 2009

Rare Diseases and Disorders


Cervarix [Human Papillomavirus Bivalent (Types 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant;
GlaxoSmithKline; For the prevention of cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia caused
by HPV types 16 and 18, Approved October 2009

Rheumatology
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol); UCB; For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved May of
2009
Colcrys (colchicine); Mutual Pharmaceuticals; For gout flares and familial Mediterranean fever,
Approved October 2009
Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium topical solution); Nuvo Research; For the treatment of
osteoarthritis of the knee, Approved November 2009
Simponi (golimumab); Centocor Ortho Biotech; For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic
arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, Approved April 2009
Stelara (ustekinumab); Janssen Biotech; For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
and Crohn's disease, Approved September 2009
Uloric (febuxostat); Takeda; For the treatment of chronic hyperuricemia in patients with gout,
Approved February 2009

Trauma (Emergency, Injury, Surgery)


Atryn (antithrombin recombinant lyophilized powder for reconstitution); GTC BioTherapeutics;
For the prevention of peri-operative and peri-partum thromboembolic events, Approved January
2009
Wilate (von Willebrand Factor/Coagulation Factor VIII Complex (Human); Octapharma; For the
treatment of von Willebrand disease, Approved December of 2009

Vaccines
Hiberix (Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine; Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate); GlaxoSmithKline; For
the prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b., August of 2009

NEW DRUGS APPROVED BY US FDA IN


2010

Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Amturnide (aliskiren + amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide); Novartis; For the treatment of
uncontrolled hypertension, Approved December 2010
Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate); Boehringer Ingelheim; For the risk reduction of stroke
and embolism due to atrial fibrillation, Approved October 2010
Tekamlo (aliskiren + amlodipine); Novartis; For the treatment of hypertension, Approved August
2010
Tribenzor (olmesartan medoxomil + amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide); Daiichi Sankyo; For the
treatment of hypertension, Approved July 2010

Dermatology
Teflaro (ceftaroline fosamil); Cerexa; For the treatment of bacterial skin infections and bacterial
pneumonia, November 2010
Veltin (clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin); Stiefel; For the treatment of acne vulgaris,
Approved July 2010
Zyclara (imiquimod); Graceway; For the treatment of actinic keratoses of the face and scalp,
Approved March 2010

Endocrinology
Fortesta (testosterone gel); Endo Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of hypogonadism, Approved
December 2010
Prolia (denosumab); Amgen; For the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at
high risk for fracture, Approved June 2010
Victoza (liraglutide); Novo Nordisk; For the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, Approved January
2010

Family Medicine
Actemra (tocilizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved January
2010
Ampyra (dalfampridine); Acorda; For the improvement of walking in patients with multiple sclerosis,
Approved January 2010
Amturnide (aliskiren + amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide); Novartis; For the treatment of
uncontrolled hypertension, Approved December 2010
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA); Allergan; For the treatment of chronic migraine, Approved October
2010
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA); Allergan; For the treatment of upper limb spasticity, Approved March
2010
Butrans (buprenorphine) Transdermal System; Purdue Pharma; moderate to severe chronic
pain, Approved July 2010
Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate); Shionogi; For the treatment of chronic severe drooling in pediatrics with
neurologic conditions, Approved July 2010
Dulera (mometasone furoate + formoterol fumarate dihydrate); Merck; For the treatment of
asthma, Approved June 2010
Egrifta (tesamorelin for injection); Theratechnologies; For the reduction of excess abdominal fat in
HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy, Approved November 2010
Exalgo (hydromorphone hydrochloride) extended release; Alza; For the management of
moderate to severe pain, Approved March 2010
Gilenya (fingolimod); Novartis; For the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis, Approved
September 2010
Halaven (eribulin mesylate); Eisai; For the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, Approved
November 2010
Herceptin (trastuzumab); Genentech; For the treatment of gastric cancer, Approved October 2010
Jalyn (dutasteride + tamsulosin); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of benign prostatic
hyperplasia, Approved June 2010
Jevtana (cabazitaxel); sanofi aventis; For the treatment of prostate cancer, Approved June 2010
Kapvay (clonidine hydrochloride); Shionogi; For the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, Approved October 2010
Krystexxa (pegloticase); Savient Pharma; For the treatment of chronic gout (hyperuricemia),
Approved September 2010
Oleptro (trazodone hydrochloride); Labopharm; For the treatment of major depressive disorder,
Approved February 2010
Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate); Boehringer Ingelheim; For the risk reduction of stroke
and embolism due to atrial fibrillation, Approved October 2010
Prolia (denosumab); Amgen; For the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at
high risk for fracture, Approved June 2010
Provenge (sipuleucel-T); Dendreon; For the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer,
Approved May 2010
Silenor (doxepin); Somaxon Pharma; For the treatment of insomnia, Approved March 2010
Sprix (ketorolac tromethamine); Roxro Pharma; For the treatment of moderate to severe pain,
Approved May 2010
Teflaro (ceftaroline fosamil); Cerexa; For the treatment of bacterial skin infections and bacterial
pneumonia, November 2010
Tekamlo (aliskiren + amlodipine); Novartis; For the treatment of hypertension, Approved August
2010
Tribenzor (olmesartan medoxomil + amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide); Daiichi Sankyo; For the
treatment of hypertension, Approved July 2010
Veltin (clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin); Stiefel; For the treatment of acne vulgaris,
Approved July 2010
Victoza (liraglutide); Novo Nordisk; For the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, Approved January
2010
Vimovo (naproxen + esomeprazole); AstraZeneca; For the treatment of arthritis in patients at risk
for NSAID-associated ulcers, Approved April 2010
Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension); Alkermes; For the prevention
of relapse to opioid dependence, Approved October 2010
Zymaxid (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution); Allergan; For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis,
Approved May 2010

Gastroenterology
Herceptin (trastuzumab); Genentech; For the treatment of gastric cancer, Approved October 2010
Pancreaze (pancrelipase); Johnson & Johnson; For the treatment of exocrine pancreatic
insufficiency, Approved April of 2010
Vimovo (naproxen + esomeprazole); AstraZeneca; For the treatment of arthritis in patients at risk
for NSAID-associated ulcers, Approved April 2010
Zuplenz (ondansetron oral soluble film); Strativa Pharmaceuticals; For the prevention of post-
operative, chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, Approved July 2010

Genetic Disease
Cayston (aztreonam for inhalation solution); Gilead; For the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients
with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Approved February 2010
Vpriv (velaglucerase alfa for injection); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of type 1
Gaucher disease, Approved March 2010

Hematology
Vpriv (velaglucerase alfa for injection); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of type 1
Gaucher disease, Approved March 2010
Hepatology (Liver, Pancreatic, Gall Bladder)
Cayston (aztreonam for inhalation solution); Gilead; For the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients
with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Approved February 2010

Immunology
Cayston (aztreonam for inhalation solution); Gilead; For the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients
with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Approved February 2010
Egrifta (tesamorelin for injection); Theratechnologies; For the reduction of excess abdominal fat in
HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy, Approved November 2010
Menveo (meningitis vaccine); Novartis; For the active immunization to prevent invasive
meningococcal disease, Approved February 2010
Oravig (miconazole); Strativa Pharmaceuticals; oropharyngeal candidiasis, Approved April 2010
Prevnar 13 (Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine); Wyeth; For the active immunization
for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Approved February
2010
Teflaro (ceftaroline fosamil); Cerexa; For the treatment of bacterial skin infections and bacterial
pneumonia, November 2010
Zortress (everolimus); Novartis; For the prevention of organ rejection following kidney transplant,
Approved May 2010
Zymaxid (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution); Allergan; For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis,
Approved May 2010

Infections and Infectious Diseases


Egrifta (tesamorelin for injection); Theratechnologies; For the reduction of excess abdominal fat in
HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy, Approved November 2010
Menveo (meningitis vaccine); Novartis; For the active immunization to prevent invasive
meningococcal disease, Approved February 2010
Teflaro (ceftaroline fosamil); Cerexa; For the treatment of bacterial skin infections and bacterial
pneumonia, November 2010
Zymaxid (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution); Allergan; For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis,
Approved May 2010

Musculoskeletal
Actemra (tocilizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved January
2010
Ampyra (dalfampridine); Acorda; For the improvement of walking in patients with multiple sclerosis,
Approved January 2010
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA); Allergan; For the treatment of upper limb spasticity, Approved March
2010
Gilenya (fingolimod); Novartis; For the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis, Approved
September 2010
Krystexxa (pegloticase); Savient Pharma; For the treatment of chronic gout (hyperuricemia),
Approved September 2010
Prolia (denosumab); Amgen; For the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at
high risk for fracture, Approved June 2010
Vimovo (naproxen + esomeprazole); AstraZeneca; For the treatment of arthritis in patients at risk
for NSAID-associated ulcers, Approved April 2010
Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA); Merz Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of cervical dystonia and
blepharospasm, Approved July 2010
Xgeva (denosumab); Amgen; For the prevention of skeletal-related events in patients with bone
metastases from solid tumors, Approved November 2010
Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum); Auxilium Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
Dupuytren’s contracture, Approved February 2010

Nephrology
Carbaglu (carglumic acid); Recordati; For the treatment of hyperammonemia, Approved March
2010
Jalyn (dutasteride + tamsulosin); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of benign prostatic
hyperplasia, Approved June 2010
Jevtana (cabazitaxel); sanofi aventis; For the treatment of prostate cancer, Approved June 2010
Provenge (sipuleucel-T); Dendreon; For the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer,
Approved May 2010
Xifaxan (rifaximin); Salix Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, Approved
March 2010
Zortress (everolimus); Novartis; For the prevention of organ rejection following kidney transplant,
Approved May 2010

Neurology
Ampyra (dalfampridine); Acorda; For the improvement of walking in patients with multiple sclerosis,
Approved January 2010
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA); Allergan; For the treatment of upper limb spasticity, Approved March
2010
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA); Allergan; For the treatment of chronic migraine, Approved October
2010
Butrans (buprenorphine) Transdermal System; Purdue Pharma; moderate to severe chronic
pain, Approved July 2010
Carbaglu (carglumic acid); Recordati; For the treatment of hyperammonemia, Approved March
2010
Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate); Shionogi; For the treatment of chronic severe drooling in pediatrics with
neurologic conditions, Approved July 2010
Exalgo (hydromorphone hydrochloride) extended release; Alza; For the management of
moderate to severe pain, Approved March 2010
Kapvay (clonidine hydrochloride); Shionogi; For the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, Approved October 2010
Nuedexta (dextromethorphan hydrobromide and quinidine sulfate); Avanir Pharmaceuticals;
For the treatment of pseudobulbar affect, Approved October 2010
Silenor (doxepin); Somaxon Pharma; For the treatment of insomnia, Approved March 2010
Sprix (ketorolac tromethamine); Roxro Pharma; For the treatment of moderate to severe pain,
Approved May 2010
Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension); Alkermes; For the prevention
of relapse to opioid dependence, Approved October 2010
Vpriv (velaglucerase alfa for injection); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of type 1
Gaucher disease, Approved March 2010
Xifaxan (rifaximin); Salix Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, Approved
March 2010

Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women’s Health)


ella (ulipristal acetate); HRA Pharma; For the emergency prevention of contraception, Approved
August 2010
Halaven (eribulin mesylate); Eisai; For the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, Approved
November 2010
Natazia (estradiol valerate + dienogest); Bayer; For the prevention of contraception, Approved
May 2010
Prolia (denosumab); Amgen; For the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at
high risk for fracture, Approved June 2010

Oncology
Halaven (eribulin mesylate); Eisai; For the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, Approved
November 2010
Herceptin (trastuzumab); Genentech; For the treatment of gastric cancer, Approved October 2010
Jevtana (cabazitaxel); sanofi aventis; For the treatment of prostate cancer, Approved June 2010
Provenge (sipuleucel-T); Dendreon; For the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer,
Approved May 2010
Xgeva (denosumab); Amgen; For the prevention of skeletal-related events in patients with bone
metastases from solid tumors, Approved November 2010
Zuplenz (ondansetron oral soluble film); Strativa Pharmaceuticals; For the prevention of post-
operative, chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, Approved July 2010

Ophthalmology
Zymaxid (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution); Allergan; For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis,
Approved May 2010

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)


Oravig (miconazole); Strativa Pharmaceuticals; oropharyngeal candidiasis, Approved April 2010

Pediatrics/Neonatology
Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate); Shionogi; For the treatment of chronic severe drooling in pediatrics with
neurologic conditions, Approved July 2010
Dulera (mometasone furoate + formoterol fumarate dihydrate); Merck; For the treatment of
asthma, Approved June 2010
Kapvay (clonidine hydrochloride); Shionogi; For the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, Approved October 2010
Veltin (clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin); Stiefel; For the treatment of acne vulgaris,
Approved July 2010

Pharmacology/Toxicology
Egrifta (tesamorelin for injection); Theratechnologies; For the reduction of excess abdominal fat in
HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy, Approved November 2010
Zuplenz (ondansetron oral soluble film); Strativa Pharmaceuticals; For the prevention of post-
operative, chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, Approved July 2010

Psychiatry/Psychology
Latuda (lurasidone); Sunovion; For the treatment of schizophrenia, Approved October 2010
Oleptro (trazodone hydrochloride); Labopharm; For the treatment of major depressive disorder,
Approved February 2010
Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension); Alkermes; For the prevention
of relapse to opioid dependence, Approved October 2010

Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Cayston (aztreonam for inhalation solution); Gilead; For the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients
with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Approved February 2010
Dulera (mometasone furoate + formoterol fumarate dihydrate); Merck; For the treatment of
asthma, Approved June 2010
Teflaro (ceftaroline fosamil); Cerexa; For the treatment of bacterial skin infections and bacterial
pneumonia, November 2010

Rheumatology
Actemra (tocilizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved January
2010
Krystexxa (pegloticase); Savient Pharma; For the treatment of chronic gout (hyperuricemia),
Approved September 2010
Vimovo (naproxen + esomeprazole); AstraZeneca; For the treatment of arthritis in patients at risk
for NSAID-associated ulcers, Approved April 2010

Sleep
Silenor (doxepin); Somaxon Pharma; For the treatment of insomnia, Approved March 2010

Trauma (Emergency, Injury, Surgery)


Zuplenz (ondansetron oral soluble film); Strativa Pharmaceuticals; For the prevention of post-
operative, chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, Approved July 2010

Urology
Jalyn (dutasteride + tamsulosin); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of benign prostatic
hyperplasia, Approved June 2010
Jevtana (cabazitaxel); sanofi aventis; For the treatment of prostate cancer, Approved June 2010
Provenge (sipuleucel-T); Dendreon; For the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer,
Approved May 2010

Vaccines
Menveo (meningitis vaccine); Novartis; For the active immunization to prevent invasive
meningococcal disease, Approved February 2010
Prevnar 13 (Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine); Wyeth; For the active immunization
for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Approved February
2010
Teflaro (ceftaroline fosamil); Cerexa; For the treatment of bacterial skin infections and bacterial
pneumonia, November 2010
NEW DRUGS APPROVED BY US FDA IN
2011

Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Brilinta (ticagrelor); AstraZeneca; For the reduction of thrombotic events in patients with acute
coronary syndrome, Approved July 2011
Edarbi (azilsartan medoxomil); Takeda; For the treatment of hypertension, Approved February
2011
Edarbyclor (azilsartan medoxomil and chlorthalidone); Takeda; For the treatment of
hypertension, Approved December of 2011
Xarelto (rivaroxaban); Janssen Pharmaceuticals; For the reduction in the risk of stroke and
systemic embolism resulting from atrial fibrillation, Approved November 2011
Xarelto (rivaroxaban); Bayer; For the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis during knee or hip
replacement surgery, Approved July 2011

Dermatology
Firazyr (icatibant); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary
angioedema, Approved August of 2011
Gralise (gabapentin); Abbott Laboratories; For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, Approved
February 2011
laViv (azficel-T); Fibrocell Science; For the improvement of nasolabial fold wrinkles in adults,
Approved June 2011
Sylatron (peginterferon alfa-2b); Merck; For the treatment of melanoma, Approved April 2011
Yervoy (ipilimumab); Bristol-Myers Squibb; For the treatment of metastatic melanoma, Approved
March 2011
Zelboraf (vemurafenib); Roche; For the treatment of BRAF + melanoma, Approved August of 2011

Endocrinology
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors,
Approved May 2011
Juvisync (sitagliptin and simvastatin); Merck; For the treatment of type II diabetes, Approved
October 2011
Sutent (sunitinib malate); Pfizer; For the treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, Approved
May 2011
Tradjenta (linagliptin); Boehringer Ingelheim; For the treatment of type II diabetes, Approved May
2011
Family Medicine
Abstral (fentanyl sublingual tablets); ProStrakan; For the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain
in opioid-tolerant patients, Approved January 2011
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors,
Approved May 2011
Anturol (oxybutynin) Gel; Antares Pharma; For the treatment of overactive bladder, Approved
December 2011
Arcapta (indacaterol maleate inhalation powder); Novartis; For the treatment of airflow
obstruction resulting from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Approved July 2011
Benlysta (belimumab); Human Genome Sciences; For the treatment of systemic lupus
erythematosus, Approved March 2011
Complera (emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate); Gilead; For the treatment of
HIV-1 in treatment-naive adults, Approved August of 2011
Daliresp (roflumilast); Forest Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, Approved February 2011
Dificid (fidaxomicin); Optimer Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated
diarrhea, Approved May 2011
Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine); Horizon Pharma; For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis and prevention of gastric ulcers, Approved April 2011
Edarbi (azilsartan medoxomil); Takeda; For the treatment of hypertension, Approved February
2011
Edarbyclor (azilsartan medoxomil and chlorthalidone); Takeda; For the treatment of
hypertension, Approved December of 2011
Edurant (rilpivirine); Tibotec; For the treatment of HIV-1, Approved May 2011
Exparel (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension); Pacira Pharmaceuticals; For postsurgical
analgesia, Approved November 2011
Eylea (aflibercept); Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-
related macular degeneration, Approved November 2011
Ferriprox (deferiprone); Apotex; For the treatment of transfusional iron overload due to
thalassemia, Approved October 2011
Firazyr (icatibant); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary
angioedema, Approved August of 2011
Gralise (gabapentin); Abbott Laboratories; For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, Approved
February 2011
Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of restless legs syndrome,
Approved April 2011
Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablet); Transcept Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
insomnia, Approved November 2011
Juvisync (sitagliptin and simvastatin); Merck; For the treatment of type II diabetes, Approved
October 2011
Lazanda (fentanyl citrate) nasal spray; Archimedes; For the management of breakthrough cancer
pain, Approved June 2011
Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection); Hologic; For the prevention of risk of preterm
birth, Approved February 2011
Nulojix (belatacept); Bristol-Myers Squibb; For the prevention of organ rejection following kidney
transplant, Approved June 2011
Onfi (clobazam); Lundbeck; For the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-
Gastaut syndrome, Approved October 2011
Oxecta (oxycodone HCl); Pfizer; For the management of acute and chronic moderate to severe
pain, Approved June 2011
Potiga (ezogabine); Valeant Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of partial-onset seizures, Approved
June 2011
Sutent (sunitinib malate); Pfizer; For the treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, Approved
May 2011
Sylatron (peginterferon alfa-2b); Merck; For the treatment of melanoma, Approved April 2011
Tradjenta (linagliptin); Boehringer Ingelheim; For the treatment of type II diabetes, Approved May
2011
Vandetanib (vandetanib); AstraZeneca; For the treatment of thyroid cancer, Approved April 2011
Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride); Clinical Data; For the treatment of major depressive disorder,
Approved January 2011
Xalkori (crizotinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer, Approved August
of 2011
Xarelto (rivaroxaban); Bayer; For the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis during knee or hip
replacement surgery, Approved July 2011
Xarelto (rivaroxaban); Janssen Pharmaceuticals; For the reduction in the risk of stroke and
systemic embolism resulting from atrial fibrillation, Approved November 2011
Yervoy (ipilimumab); Bristol-Myers Squibb; For the treatment of metastatic melanoma, Approved
March 2011
Zelboraf (vemurafenib); Roche; For the treatment of BRAF + melanoma, Approved August of 2011
Zytiga (abiraterone acetate); Centocor Ortho Biotech; For the treatment of prostate cancer,
Approved May 2011

Gastroenterology
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors,
Approved May 2011
Dificid (fidaxomicin); Optimer Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated
diarrhea, Approved May 2011
Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine); Horizon Pharma; For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis and prevention of gastric ulcers, Approved April 2011
Incivek (telaprevir); Vertex Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C,
Approved May 2011
Rectiv (nitroglycerin) ointment 0.4%; ProStrakan; For the treatment of chronic anal fissure,
Approved June 2011
Sutent (sunitinib malate); Pfizer; For the treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, Approved
May 2011
Victrelis (boceprevir); Merck; For the treatment of chronic hepatitis C genotype 1, Approved May
2011

Genetic Disease
Eylea (aflibercept); Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-
related macular degeneration, Approved November 2011
Ferriprox (deferiprone); Apotex; For the treatment of transfusional iron overload due to
thalassemia, Approved October 2011
Onfi (clobazam); Lundbeck; For the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-
Gastaut syndrome, Approved October 2011
Potiga (ezogabine); Valeant Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of partial-onset seizures, Approved
June 2011

Hematology
Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin); Seattle Genetics; For the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma and
anaplastic large cell lymphoma, Approved August 2011
Erwinaze (asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi); Eusa Pharma; For the treatment of acute
lymphoblastic leukemia, Approved November of 2011
Ferriprox (deferiprone); Apotex; For the treatment of transfusional iron overload due to
thalassemia, Approved October 2011
Jakafi (ruxolitinib); Incyte; For the treatment of myelofibrosis, Approved November 2011
Xarelto (rivaroxaban); Bayer; For the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis during knee or hip
replacement surgery, Approved July 2011

Hepatology (Liver, Pancreatic, Gall Bladder)


Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine); Horizon Pharma; For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis and prevention of gastric ulcers, Approved April 2011
Incivek (telaprevir); Vertex Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C,
Approved May 2011
Victrelis (boceprevir); Merck; For the treatment of chronic hepatitis C genotype 1, Approved May
2011
Immunology
Arcapta (indacaterol maleate inhalation powder); Novartis; For the treatment of airflow
obstruction resulting from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Approved July 2011
Benlysta (belimumab); Human Genome Sciences; For the treatment of systemic lupus
erythematosus, Approved March 2011
Complera (emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate); Gilead; For the treatment of
HIV-1 in treatment-naive adults, Approved August of 2011
Daliresp (roflumilast); Forest Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, Approved February 2011
Dificid (fidaxomicin); Optimer Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated
diarrhea, Approved May 2011
Edurant (rilpivirine); Tibotec; For the treatment of HIV-1, Approved May 2011
Firazyr (icatibant); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary
angioedema, Approved August of 2011
Gralise (gabapentin); Abbott Laboratories; For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, Approved
February 2011
Incivek (telaprevir); Vertex Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C,
Approved May 2011
Nulojix (belatacept); Bristol-Myers Squibb; For the prevention of organ rejection following kidney
transplant, Approved June 2011
Victrelis (boceprevir); Merck; For the treatment of chronic hepatitis C genotype 1, Approved May
2011

Infections and Infectious Diseases


Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors,
Approved May 2011
Complera (emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate); Gilead; For the treatment of
HIV-1 in treatment-naive adults, Approved August of 2011
Dificid (fidaxomicin); Optimer Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated
diarrhea, Approved May 2011
Edurant (rilpivirine); Tibotec; For the treatment of HIV-1, Approved May 2011
Eylea (aflibercept); Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-
related macular degeneration, Approved November 2011
Firazyr (icatibant); Shire Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary
angioedema, Approved August of 2011
Gralise (gabapentin); Abbott Laboratories; For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, Approved
February 2011
Incivek (telaprevir); Vertex Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C,
Approved May 2011
Victrelis (boceprevir); Merck; For the treatment of chronic hepatitis C genotype 1, Approved May
2011

Musculoskeletal
Actemra (tocilizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis,
Approved April 2011
Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine); Horizon Pharma; For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis and prevention of gastric ulcers, Approved April 2011

Nephrology
Anturol (oxybutynin) Gel; Antares Pharma; For the treatment of overactive bladder, Approved
December 2011
Nulojix (belatacept); Bristol-Myers Squibb; For the prevention of organ rejection following kidney
transplant, Approved June 2011

Neurology
Abstral (fentanyl sublingual tablets); ProStrakan; For the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain
in opioid-tolerant patients, Approved January 2011
Exparel (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension); Pacira Pharmaceuticals; For postsurgical
analgesia, Approved November 2011
Gralise (gabapentin); Abbott Laboratories; For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, Approved
February 2011
Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of restless legs syndrome,
Approved April 2011
Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablet); Transcept Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
insomnia, Approved November 2011
Lazanda (fentanyl citrate) nasal spray; Archimedes; For the management of breakthrough cancer
pain, Approved June 2011
Onfi (clobazam); Lundbeck; For the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-
Gastaut syndrome, Approved October 2011
Oxecta (oxycodone HCl); Pfizer; For the management of acute and chronic moderate to severe
pain, Approved June 2011
Potiga (ezogabine); Valeant Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of partial-onset seizures, Approved
June 2011
Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride); Clinical Data; For the treatment of major depressive disorder,
Approved January 2011
Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women’s Health)
Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection); Hologic; For the prevention of risk of preterm
birth, Approved February 2011

Oncology
Abstral (fentanyl sublingual tablets); ProStrakan; For the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain
in opioid-tolerant patients, Approved January 2011
Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin); Seattle Genetics; For the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma and
anaplastic large cell lymphoma, Approved August 2011
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors,
Approved May 2011
Erwinaze (asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi); Eusa Pharma; For the treatment of acute
lymphoblastic leukemia, Approved November of 2011
Lazanda (fentanyl citrate) nasal spray; Archimedes; For the management of breakthrough cancer
pain, Approved June 2011
Sutent (sunitinib malate); Pfizer; For the treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, Approved
May 2011
Sylatron (peginterferon alfa-2b); Merck; For the treatment of melanoma, Approved April 2011
Vandetanib (vandetanib); AstraZeneca; For the treatment of thyroid cancer, Approved April 2011
Xalkori (crizotinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer, Approved August
of 2011
Yervoy (ipilimumab); Bristol-Myers Squibb; For the treatment of metastatic melanoma, Approved
March 2011
Zelboraf (vemurafenib); Roche; For the treatment of BRAF + melanoma, Approved August of 2011
Zytiga (abiraterone acetate); Centocor Ortho Biotech; For the treatment of prostate cancer,
Approved May 2011

Ophthalmology
Eylea (aflibercept); Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-
related macular degeneration, Approved November 2011

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)


Vandetanib (vandetanib); AstraZeneca; For the treatment of thyroid cancer, Approved April 2011

Pediatrics/Neonatology
Actemra (tocilizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis,
Approved April 2011
Daliresp (roflumilast); Forest Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, Approved February 2011
Onfi (clobazam); Lundbeck; For the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-
Gastaut syndrome, Approved October 2011

Pharmacology/Toxicology
Oxecta (oxycodone HCl); Pfizer; For the management of acute and chronic moderate to severe
pain, Approved June 2011

Psychiatry/Psychology
Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablet); Transcept Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
insomnia, Approved November 2011
Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride); Clinical Data; For the treatment of major depressive disorder,
Approved January 2011

Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Arcapta (indacaterol maleate inhalation powder); Novartis; For the treatment of airflow
obstruction resulting from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Approved July 2011
Daliresp (roflumilast); Forest Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, Approved February 2011
Xalkori (crizotinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer, Approved August
of 2011

Rheumatology
Actemra (tocilizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis,
Approved April 2011
Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine); Horizon Pharma; For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis and prevention of gastric ulcers, Approved April 2011

Sleep
Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablet); Transcept Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
insomnia, Approved November 2011

Trauma (Emergency, Injury, Surgery)


Exparel (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension); Pacira Pharmaceuticals; For postsurgical
analgesia, Approved November 2011

Urology
Anturol (oxybutynin) Gel; Antares Pharma; For the treatment of overactive bladder, Approved
December 2011
Zytiga (abiraterone acetate); Centocor Ortho Biotech; For the treatment of prostate cancer,
Approved May 2011

Vaccines
Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of restless legs syndrome,
Approved April 2011

NEW DRUGS APPROVED BY US FDA IN


2012

Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Eliquis (apixaban); Bristol-Myers Squibb; For the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism
resulting from nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, Approved December 2012
Juxtapid (lomitapide); Aegerion Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of homozygous familial
hypercholesterolemia, Approved December of 2012
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl); Amarin Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia,
Approved July of 2012

Dermatology
Erivedge (vismodegib); Genentech; For the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, Approved January
2012
Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia,
Approved June 2012
Picato (ingenol mebutate) gel; LEO Pharma; For the treatment of actinic keratosis, Approved
January 2012
Sklice (ivermectin) lotion; Sanofi Pasteur; For the treatment of head lice, Approved February 2012

Endocrinology
Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride); Arena Pharmaceuticals; For the chronic management of weight
loss, Approved June 2012
Bio-T-Gel (testosterone gel); Teva Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of hypogonadism, Approved
February 2012
Bydureon (exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension); Amylin; For the improvement
of glycemic control in adults with type II diabetes mellitus, Approved January 2012
Cometriq (cabozantinib); Exelixis; For the treatment of metastatic medullary thyroid cancer,
Approved November 2012
Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa); Pfizer; For the treatment of Gaucher disease, Approved May 2012
Jentadueto (linagliptin plus metformin hydrochloride); Eli Lilly; For the treatment of type II
diabetes, Approved February 2012
Korlym (mifepristone); Corcept Therapeutics; For the control of hyperglycemia in adults with
endogenous Cushing’s syndrome, Approved February 2012
Lucentis (ranibizumab injection); Genentech; For the treatment of diabetic macular edema,
Approved August 2012
Qsymia (phentermine + topiramate extended-release); Vivus; For the treatment of chronic weight
management, Approved July 2012
Signifor (pasireotide diaspartate); Novartis; For the treatment of Cushing's disease, Approved
December of 2012
Ultresa (pancrelipase) delayed-release capsules; Aptalis Pharma; For the treatment of exocrine
pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions, Approved March 2012
Viokace (pancrelipase) tablets; Aptalis Pharma; For the treatment of exocrine pancreatic
insufficiency due to chronic pancreatitis or pancreatectomy, Approved March 2012

Family Medicine
Abraxane (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension); Celgene; For the
treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, Approved October 2012
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of renal angiomyolipoma associated with
tuberous sclerosis complex, Approved April 2012
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative
breast cancer, Approved July 2012
Aubagio (teriflunomide); Sanofi Aventis; For the treatment of multiple sclerosis, Approved
September 2012
Bydureon (exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension); Amylin; For the improvement
of glycemic control in adults with type II diabetes mellitus, Approved January 2012
Cometriq (cabozantinib); Exelixis; For the treatment of metastatic medullary thyroid cancer,
Approved November 2012
Cystaran (cysteamine hydrochloride); Sigma Tau Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of corneal
cystine crystal accumulation due to cystinosis, Approved October 2012
Dymista (azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate); Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc; For
the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, Approved May 2012
Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa); Pfizer; For the treatment of Gaucher disease, Approved May 2012
Erivedge (vismodegib); Genentech; For the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, Approved January
2012
Fycompa (perampanel); Eisai; For the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without
secondarily generalized seizures; tonic-clonic seizures, Approved October 2012
Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia,
Approved June 2012
Inlyta (axitinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma, Approved January 2012
Jentadueto (linagliptin plus metformin hydrochloride); Eli Lilly; For the treatment of type II
diabetes, Approved February 2012
Jetrea (ocriplasmin); Thrombogenics; For the treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion,
Approved October 2012
Korlym (mifepristone); Corcept Therapeutics; For the control of hyperglycemia in adults with
endogenous Cushing’s syndrome, Approved February 2012
Kyprolis (carfilzomib); Onyx Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of multiple myeloma, Approved
July 2012
Linzess (linaclotide); Forest Labs and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of irritable
bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation, Approved August 2012
Lucentis (ranibizumab injection); Genentech; For the treatment of diabetic macular edema,
Approved August 2012
Lyrica (pregabalin); Pfizer; For the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury,
Approved June 2012
Myrbetriq (mirabegron); Astellas Pharma US, Inc; For the treatment of overactive bladder,
Approved June 2012
Natazia (estradiol valerate and estradiol valerate/dienogest); Bayer; For the treatment of heavy
menstrual bleeding, Approved March 2012
Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System); UCB; For the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome,
Approved April 2012
Omontys (peginesatide); Affymax; For the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease,
Approved March 2012
Oxtellar XR (oxcarbazepine extended release); Supernus Pharmaceuticals; For the adjunctive
therapy of partial seizures in adults and in children 6 years to 17 years of age, Approved October
2012
Perjeta (pertuzumab); Genentech; For the first-line treatment of HER2+ metastatic breast cancer,
Approved June 2012
Picato (ingenol mebutate) gel; LEO Pharma; For the treatment of actinic keratosis, Approved
January 2012
Qnasl (beclomethasone dipropionate) nasal aerosol; Teva Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of
seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, Approved March 2012
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride); NextWave Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Approved September 2012
Rayos (prednisone) delayed-release tablets; Horizon Pharma; For the treatment of certain
inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, COPD, asthma and psoriatic conditions, Approved July of
2012
Sklice (ivermectin) lotion; Sanofi Pasteur; For the treatment of head lice, Approved February 2012
Stendra (avanafil); Vivus; For the treatment of erectile dysfunction, Approved April 2012
Stivarga (regorafenib); Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of previously treated
patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, Approved September 2012
Stribild (elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate); Gilead; For the
treatment of HIV-1 infection, Approved August 2012
Subsys (fentanyl sublingual spray); Insys Therapeutics; For the treatment of breakthrough cancer
pain, Approved January of 2012
Surfaxin (lucinactant); Discovery Laboratories; For the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome
in premature infants, Approved March 2012
Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder); Forest Laboratories; For the
maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
Approved July 2012
Viokace (pancrelipase) tablets; Aptalis Pharma; For the treatment of exocrine pancreatic
insufficiency due to chronic pancreatitis or pancreatectomy, Approved March 2012
Voraxaze (glucarpidase); BTG International; For the treatment of toxic plasma methotrexate
concentrations in patients with impaired renal function, Approved January 2012
Xeljanz (tofacitinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis,
Approved November 2012
Xtandi (enzalutamide); Medivation; For the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate
cancer, Approved August 2012
Zaltrap (ziv-aflibercept); Sanofi-aventis; For the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer,
Approved August 2012
Zioptan (tafluprost ophthalmic solution); Merck; For the treatment of elevated intraocular
pressure, Approved February 2012

Gastroenterology
Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa); Pfizer; For the treatment of Gaucher disease, Approved May 2012
Gattex (teduglutide); NPS Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of short bowel syndrome, Approved
December 2012
Linzess (linaclotide); Forest Labs and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of irritable
bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation, Approved August 2012
Mytesi (crofelemer); Napo Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of non-infectious diarrhea in adults
with HIV/AIDS, Approved December 2012
Stivarga (regorafenib); Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of previously treated
patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, Approved September 2012
Ultresa (pancrelipase) delayed-release capsules; Aptalis Pharma; For the treatment of exocrine
pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions, Approved March 2012
Viokace (pancrelipase) tablets; Aptalis Pharma; For the treatment of exocrine pancreatic
insufficiency due to chronic pancreatitis or pancreatectomy, Approved March 2012
Xtandi (enzalutamide); Medivation; For the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate
cancer, Approved August 2012
Zaltrap (ziv-aflibercept); Sanofi-aventis; For the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer,
Approved August 2012

Genetic Disease
Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa); Pfizer; For the treatment of Gaucher disease, Approved May 2012
Fycompa (perampanel); Eisai; For the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without
secondarily generalized seizures; tonic-clonic seizures, Approved October 2012
Juxtapid (lomitapide); Aegerion Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of homozygous familial
hypercholesterolemia, Approved December of 2012
Kalydeco (ivacaftor); Vertex Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of cystic fibrosis with the G551D
mutation in the CFTR gene, Approved January of 2012
Oxtellar XR (oxcarbazepine extended release); Supernus Pharmaceuticals; For the adjunctive
therapy of partial seizures in adults and in children 6 years to 17 years of age, Approved October
2012
Ultresa (pancrelipase) delayed-release capsules; Aptalis Pharma; For the treatment of exocrine
pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions, Approved March 2012

Hematology
Bosulif (bosutinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of Ph+ chronic myelogenous leukemia, Approved
September 2012
Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa); Pfizer; For the treatment of Gaucher disease, Approved May 2012
Iclusig (ponatinib); Ariad Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia and
Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Approved December 2012
Kyprolis (carfilzomib); Onyx Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of multiple myeloma, Approved
July 2012
Marqibo (vinCRIStine sulfate LIPOSOME injection); Talon Therapeutics; For the treatment of Ph-
acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Approved August 2012
Neutroval (tbo-filgrastim); Teva Pharmaceutical; For the reduction in the duration of severe
chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, Approved August 2012
Omontys (peginesatide); Affymax; For the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease,
Approved March 2012
Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate); Teva Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of chronic or
accelerated phase chronic myeloid leukemia, Approved October 2012

Hepatology (Liver, Pancreatic, Gall Bladder)


Inlyta (axitinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma, Approved January 2012
Kalydeco (ivacaftor); Vertex Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of cystic fibrosis with the G551D
mutation in the CFTR gene, Approved January of 2012
Ultresa (pancrelipase) delayed-release capsules; Aptalis Pharma; For the treatment of exocrine
pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions, Approved March 2012
Viokace (pancrelipase) tablets; Aptalis Pharma; For the treatment of exocrine pancreatic
insufficiency due to chronic pancreatitis or pancreatectomy, Approved March 2012

Immunology
Flucelvax, Influenza Virus Vaccine; Novartis; For the treatment of influenza virus subtypes A and
type B, Approved November 2012
Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia,
Approved June 2012
Mytesi (crofelemer); Napo Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of non-infectious diarrhea in adults
with HIV/AIDS, Approved December 2012
Qnasl (beclomethasone dipropionate) nasal aerosol; Teva Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of
seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, Approved March 2012
Rayos (prednisone) delayed-release tablets; Horizon Pharma; For the treatment of certain
inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, COPD, asthma and psoriatic conditions, Approved July of
2012
Stribild (elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate); Gilead; For the
treatment of HIV-1 infection, Approved August 2012
Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder); Forest Laboratories; For the
maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
Approved July 2012

Infections and Infectious Diseases


Abthrax (raxibacumab); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment and prevention of anthrax, Approved
December of 2012
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of renal angiomyolipoma associated with
tuberous sclerosis complex, Approved April 2012
Cystaran (cysteamine hydrochloride); Sigma Tau Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of corneal
cystine crystal accumulation due to cystinosis, Approved October 2012
Dymista (azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate); Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc; For
the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, Approved May 2012
Flucelvax, Influenza Virus Vaccine; Novartis; For the treatment of influenza virus subtypes A and
type B, Approved November 2012
Jetrea (ocriplasmin); Thrombogenics; For the treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion,
Approved October 2012
Linzess (linaclotide); Forest Labs and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of irritable
bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation, Approved August 2012
Mytesi (crofelemer); Napo Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of non-infectious diarrhea in adults
with HIV/AIDS, Approved December 2012
Qnasl (beclomethasone dipropionate) nasal aerosol; Teva Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of
seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, Approved March 2012
Sirturo (bedaquiline); Janssen Therapeutics; For the treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis,
Approved December 2012
Sklice (ivermectin) lotion; Sanofi Pasteur; For the treatment of head lice, Approved February 2012
Stribild (elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate); Gilead; For the
treatment of HIV-1 infection, Approved August 2012
Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder); Forest Laboratories; For the
maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
Approved July 2012

Musculoskeletal
Aubagio (teriflunomide); Sanofi Aventis; For the treatment of multiple sclerosis, Approved
September 2012
Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa); Pfizer; For the treatment of Gaucher disease, Approved May 2012
Lyrica (pregabalin); Pfizer; For the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury,
Approved June 2012
Myrbetriq (mirabegron); Astellas Pharma US, Inc; For the treatment of overactive bladder,
Approved June 2012
Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System); UCB; For the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome,
Approved April 2012
Rayos (prednisone) delayed-release tablets; Horizon Pharma; For the treatment of certain
inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, COPD, asthma and psoriatic conditions, Approved July of
2012
Stendra (avanafil); Vivus; For the treatment of erectile dysfunction, Approved April 2012
Votrient (pazopanib); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma, Approved April
2012
Xeljanz (tofacitinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis,
Approved November 2012

Nephrology
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of renal angiomyolipoma associated with
tuberous sclerosis complex, Approved April 2012
Inlyta (axitinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma, Approved January 2012
Myrbetriq (mirabegron); Astellas Pharma US, Inc; For the treatment of overactive bladder,
Approved June 2012
Omontys (peginesatide); Affymax; For the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease,
Approved March 2012
Stendra (avanafil); Vivus; For the treatment of erectile dysfunction, Approved April 2012
Stivarga (regorafenib); Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of previously treated
patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, Approved September 2012
Voraxaze (glucarpidase); BTG International; For the treatment of toxic plasma methotrexate
concentrations in patients with impaired renal function, Approved January 2012

Neurology
Eliquis (apixaban); Bristol-Myers Squibb; For the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism
resulting from nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, Approved December 2012
Fycompa (perampanel); Eisai; For the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without
secondarily generalized seizures; tonic-clonic seizures, Approved October 2012
Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia,
Approved June 2012
Lyrica (pregabalin); Pfizer; For the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury,
Approved June 2012
Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System); UCB; For the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome,
Approved April 2012
Oxtellar XR (oxcarbazepine extended release); Supernus Pharmaceuticals; For the adjunctive
therapy of partial seizures in adults and in children 6 years to 17 years of age, Approved October
2012
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride); NextWave Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Approved September 2012
Subsys (fentanyl sublingual spray); Insys Therapeutics; For the treatment of breakthrough cancer
pain, Approved January of 2012

Nutrition and Weight Loss


Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride); Arena Pharmaceuticals; For the chronic management of weight
loss, Approved June 2012
Bydureon (exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension); Amylin; For the improvement
of glycemic control in adults with type II diabetes mellitus, Approved January 2012
Qsymia (phentermine + topiramate extended-release); Vivus; For the treatment of chronic weight
management, Approved July 2012
Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women’s Health)
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative
breast cancer, Approved July 2012
Natazia (estradiol valerate and estradiol valerate/dienogest); Bayer; For the treatment of heavy
menstrual bleeding, Approved March 2012
Perjeta (pertuzumab); Genentech; For the first-line treatment of HER2+ metastatic breast cancer,
Approved June 2012

Oncology
Abraxane (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension); Celgene; For the
treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, Approved October 2012
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative
breast cancer, Approved July 2012
Afinitor (everolimus); Novartis; For the treatment of renal angiomyolipoma associated with
tuberous sclerosis complex, Approved April 2012
Bosulif (bosutinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of Ph+ chronic myelogenous leukemia, Approved
September 2012
Cometriq (cabozantinib); Exelixis; For the treatment of metastatic medullary thyroid cancer,
Approved November 2012
Erivedge (vismodegib); Genentech; For the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, Approved January
2012
Iclusig (ponatinib); Ariad Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia and
Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Approved December 2012
Inlyta (axitinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma, Approved January 2012
Kyprolis (carfilzomib); Onyx Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of multiple myeloma, Approved
July 2012
Marqibo (vinCRIStine sulfate LIPOSOME injection); Talon Therapeutics; For the treatment of Ph-
acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Approved August 2012
Neutroval (tbo-filgrastim); Teva Pharmaceutical; For the reduction in the duration of severe
chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, Approved August 2012
Perjeta (pertuzumab); Genentech; For the first-line treatment of HER2+ metastatic breast cancer,
Approved June 2012
Picato (ingenol mebutate) gel; LEO Pharma; For the treatment of actinic keratosis, Approved
January 2012
Stivarga (regorafenib); Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of previously treated
patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, Approved September 2012
Subsys (fentanyl sublingual spray); Insys Therapeutics; For the treatment of breakthrough cancer
pain, Approved January of 2012
Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate); Teva Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of chronic or
accelerated phase chronic myeloid leukemia, Approved October 2012
Votrient (pazopanib); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma, Approved April
2012
Xtandi (enzalutamide); Medivation; For the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate
cancer, Approved August 2012
Zaltrap (ziv-aflibercept); Sanofi-aventis; For the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer,
Approved August 2012

Ophthalmology
Cystaran (cysteamine hydrochloride); Sigma Tau Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of corneal
cystine crystal accumulation due to cystinosis, Approved October 2012
Eylea (aflibercept); Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of macular edema following
retinal vein occlusion, Approved September 2012
Jetrea (ocriplasmin); Thrombogenics; For the treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion,
Approved October 2012
Lucentis (ranibizumab injection); Genentech; For the treatment of diabetic macular edema,
Approved August 2012
Zioptan (tafluprost ophthalmic solution); Merck; For the treatment of elevated intraocular
pressure, Approved February 2012

Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Rayos (prednisone) delayed-release tablets; Horizon Pharma; For the treatment of certain
inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, COPD, asthma and psoriatic conditions, Approved July of
2012

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)


Dymista (azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate); Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc; For
the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, Approved May 2012
Qnasl (beclomethasone dipropionate) nasal aerosol; Teva Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of
seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, Approved March 2012

Pediatrics/Neonatology
Fycompa (perampanel); Eisai; For the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without
secondarily generalized seizures; tonic-clonic seizures, Approved October 2012
Oxtellar XR (oxcarbazepine extended release); Supernus Pharmaceuticals; For the adjunctive
therapy of partial seizures in adults and in children 6 years to 17 years of age, Approved October
2012
Qnasl (beclomethasone dipropionate) nasal aerosol; Teva Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of
seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, Approved March 2012
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride); NextWave Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Approved September 2012
Sklice (ivermectin) lotion; Sanofi Pasteur; For the treatment of head lice, Approved February 2012
Surfaxin (lucinactant); Discovery Laboratories; For the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome
in premature infants, Approved March 2012

Pharmacology/Toxicology
Voraxaze (glucarpidase); BTG International; For the treatment of toxic plasma methotrexate
concentrations in patients with impaired renal function, Approved January 2012

Psychiatry/Psychology
Qsymia (phentermine + topiramate extended-release); Vivus; For the treatment of chronic weight
management, Approved July 2012
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride); NextWave Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Approved September 2012

Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Abraxane (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension); Celgene; For the
treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, Approved October 2012
Dymista (azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate); Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc; For
the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, Approved May 2012
Kalydeco (ivacaftor); Vertex Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of cystic fibrosis with the G551D
mutation in the CFTR gene, Approved January of 2012
Qnasl (beclomethasone dipropionate) nasal aerosol; Teva Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of
seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, Approved March 2012
Rayos (prednisone) delayed-release tablets; Horizon Pharma; For the treatment of certain
inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, COPD, asthma and psoriatic conditions, Approved July of
2012
Sirturo (bedaquiline); Janssen Therapeutics; For the treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis,
Approved December 2012
Surfaxin (lucinactant); Discovery Laboratories; For the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome
in premature infants, Approved March 2012
Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder); Forest Laboratories; For the
maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
Approved July 2012

Rheumatology
Rayos (prednisone) delayed-release tablets; Horizon Pharma; For the treatment of certain
inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, COPD, asthma and psoriatic conditions, Approved July of
2012
Stendra (avanafil); Vivus; For the treatment of erectile dysfunction, Approved April 2012
Xeljanz (tofacitinib); Pfizer; For the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis,
Approved November 2012

Trauma (Emergency, Injury, Surgery)


Lyrica (pregabalin); Pfizer; For the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury,
Approved June 2012

Urology
Bio-T-Gel (testosterone gel); Teva Pharmaceutical; For the treatment of hypogonadism, Approved
February 2012
Myrbetriq (mirabegron); Astellas Pharma US, Inc; For the treatment of overactive bladder,
Approved June 2012
Stendra (avanafil); Vivus; For the treatment of erectile dysfunction, Approved April 2012
Xtandi (enzalutamide); Medivation; For the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate
cancer, Approved August 2012

Vaccines
Flucelvax, Influenza Virus Vaccine; Novartis; For the treatment of influenza virus subtypes A and
type B, Approved November 2012
Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia,
Approved June 2012

NEW DRUGS APPROVED BY US FDA IN


2013

Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Adempas (riociguat); Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of Chronic
Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Approved October
2013
Kynamro (mipomersen sodium); Genzyme; For the treatment of homozygous familial
hypercholesterolemia, Approved January 2013
Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastatin); Merck; For the treatment of hyoerlipidemia, Approved May
2013
Nymalize (nimodipine); Arbor Pharmaceuticals; For the reduction of incidence and severity of
ischemic deficits following subarachnoid hemorrhage, Approved May 2013
Opsumit (macitentan); Actelion Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of pulmonary arterial
hypertension, Approved October 2013
Varithena (polidocanol injectable foam); BTG plc; For the treatment of varicose veins, November
2013

Dermatology
Luzu (luliconazole) Cream 1%; Valeant Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of interdigital tinea
pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis, November of 2013
Mekinist (trametinib); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma
with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, Approved May of 2013
Mirvaso (brimonidine); Galderma Labs; For the treatment of facial erythema of rosacea, Approved
August 2013
Sitavig (acyclovir) buccal tablets; BioAlliance Pharma; For the treatment of recurrent herpes
labialis in adults, Approved April 2013
Tafinlar (dabrafenib); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma
with BRAF V600E mutation, Approved May 2013
Valchlor (mechlorethamine) gel; Ceptaris Therapeutics; For the treatment of Stage IA/IB
mycosisfungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Approved August 2013
Varithena (polidocanol injectable foam); BTG plc; For the treatment of varicose veins, November
2013

Devices
Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder); GlaxoSmithKline; For the
treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Approved May 2013

Endocrinology
Brisdelle (low-dose paroxetine mesylate); Noven Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
vasomotor symptoms of menopause, Approved July 2013
Duavee (conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene); Pfizer; For the treatment of vasomotor symptoms
associated with menopause and postmenopausal osteoporosis, Approved October 2013
Invokana (canagliflozin); Janssen Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus,
Approved April 2013
Nesina (alogliptin); Takeda; For the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus, Approved January 2013
Osphena (ospemifene); Shionogi; For the treatment of dyspareunia and vulvar and vaginal atrophy
due to menopause, Approved March 2013

Family Medicine
Actemra (ocilizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis,
Approved May 2013
Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium and vilanterol inhalation powder); GlaxoSmithKline; For the
maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Approved December of 2013
Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder); GlaxoSmithKline; For the
treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Approved May 2013
Diclegis (doxylamine succinate + pyridoxine hydrochloride DR tablets); Duchesnay USA; For
the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, Approved April 2013
Duavee (conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene); Pfizer; For the treatment of vasomotor symptoms
associated with menopause and postmenopausal osteoporosis, Approved October 2013
Flublok (seasonal influenza vaccine); Protein Sciences; For the active immunization against
influenza virus subtypes A and type B, Approved January 2013
Ilaris (canakinumab); Novartis; For the treatment of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis,
Approved May 2013
Invokana (canagliflozin); Janssen Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus,
Approved April 2013
Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastatin); Merck; For the treatment of hyoerlipidemia, Approved May
2013
Nesina (alogliptin); Takeda; For the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus, Approved January 2013
Olysio (simeprevir); Janssen Therapeutics; For the treatment of hepatitis C, November of 2013
Osphena (ospemifene); Shionogi; For the treatment of dyspareunia and vulvar and vaginal atrophy
due to menopause, Approved March 2013
Quartette (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol); Teva Pharmaceutical; For the
prevention of conception, Approved April 2013
Sitavig (acyclovir) buccal tablets; BioAlliance Pharma; For the treatment of recurrent herpes
labialis in adults, Approved April 2013
Sovaldi (sofosbuvir); Gilead Sciences; For the treatment of hepatitis C, December of 2013
Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate); Biogen Idec; For the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis,
Approved March 2013
Uceris (budesonide); Santarus; For the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Approved January 2013
Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum); Auxilium; For the treatment of Peyronie's disease,
Approved December of 2013

Gastroenterology
Simponi (golimumab); Janssen Biotech; For the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Aproved May 2013
Stivarga (regorafenib); Bayer; For the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Approved
February 2013
Uceris (budesonide); Santarus; For the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Approved January 2013

Genetic Disease
Kineret, anakinra; Swedish Orphan Biovitrum; For the treatment of Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic
Syndromes, Approved January 2013
Kynamro (mipomersen sodium); Genzyme; For the treatment of homozygous familial
hypercholesterolemia, Approved January 2013
Ravicti (glycerol phenylbutyrate); Hyperion Therapeutics; For the treatment of pediatrics and
adults with urea cycle disorders, Approved February 2013
Tretten (Coagulation Factor XIII A-Subunit [Recombinant]); Novo Nordisk; For the treatment of
congenital factor XIII (FXIII) A-subunit deficiency, Approved December of 2013

Healthy Volunteers
Flublok (seasonal influenza vaccine); Protein Sciences; For the active immunization against
influenza virus subtypes A and type B, Approved January 2013

Hematology
Gazyva (obinutuzumab); Genentech; For the treatment of previously untreated chronic lymphocytic
leukemia, Approved October of 2013
Imbruvica (ibrutinib); Pharmacyclics; For the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma, Approved
November of 2013
Injectafer (ferric carboxymaltose injection); Luitpold Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of iron
deficiency anemia, Approved July 2013
Kcentra (Prothrombin Complex Concentrate); CSL Behring; For the reversal of vitamin K
antagonist therapy-induced coagulation factor deficiency, Approved May 2013
Nymalize (nimodipine); Arbor Pharmaceuticals; For the reduction of incidence and severity of
ischemic deficits following subarachnoid hemorrhage, Approved May 2013
Pomalyst (pomalidomide); Celgene; For the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple
myeloma, Approved February 2013
Ravicti (glycerol phenylbutyrate); Hyperion Therapeutics; For the treatment of pediatrics and
adults with urea cycle disorders, Approved February 2013
Revlimid (lenalidomide); Celgene; For the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma, Approved June
2013
Rixubis (Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant)]; Baxter International; For the routine prophylaxis
and control of hemophilia B, Approved June 2013
Tretten (Coagulation Factor XIII A-Subunit [Recombinant]); Novo Nordisk; For the treatment of
congenital factor XIII (FXIII) A-subunit deficiency, Approved December of 2013
Valchlor (mechlorethamine) gel; Ceptaris Therapeutics; For the treatment of Stage IA/IB
mycosisfungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Approved August 2013

Hepatology (Liver, Pancreatic, Gall Bladder)


Olysio (simeprevir); Janssen Therapeutics; For the treatment of hepatitis C, November of 2013
Sovaldi (sofosbuvir); Gilead Sciences; For the treatment of hepatitis C, December of 2013

Immunology
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol); UCB; For the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis, Approved
September 2013
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol); UCB; For the treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis , October
2013
Flublok (seasonal influenza vaccine); Protein Sciences; For the active immunization against
influenza virus subtypes A and type B, Approved January 2013
Kineret, anakinra; Swedish Orphan Biovitrum; For the treatment of Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic
Syndromes, Approved January 2013
Simponi (golimumab); Janssen Biotech; For the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Aproved May 2013
Sitavig (acyclovir) buccal tablets; BioAlliance Pharma; For the treatment of recurrent herpes
labialis in adults, Approved April 2013
Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate); Biogen Idec; For the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis,
Approved March 2013
Tivicay (dolutegravir); ViiV HealthCare; For the treatment of HIV-1 in adults and children over 12
years of age, Approved August 2013
VariZIG, Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin (Human); Cangene; For the post-exposure
prophylaxis of varicella zoster (chickenpox), Approved January 2013

Infections and Infectious Diseases


Flublok (seasonal influenza vaccine); Protein Sciences; For the active immunization against
influenza virus subtypes A and type B, Approved January 2013
Luzu (luliconazole) Cream 1%; Valeant Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of interdigital tinea
pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis, November of 2013
Olysio (simeprevir); Janssen Therapeutics; For the treatment of hepatitis C, November of 2013
Sitavig (acyclovir) buccal tablets; BioAlliance Pharma; For the treatment of recurrent herpes
labialis in adults, Approved April 2013
Sovaldi (sofosbuvir); Gilead Sciences; For the treatment of hepatitis C, December of 2013
VariZIG, Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin (Human); Cangene; For the post-exposure
prophylaxis of varicella zoster (chickenpox), Approved January 2013
Vibativ (telavancin); Theravance; For the treatment of hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated
bacterial pneumonia caused by staph aureus, Approved June 2013

Musculoskeletal
Actemra (ocilizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis,
Approved May 2013
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol); UCB; For the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis, Approved
September 2013
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol); UCB; For the treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis , October
2013
Duavee (conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene); Pfizer; For the treatment of vasomotor symptoms
associated with menopause and postmenopausal osteoporosis, Approved October 2013
Ilaris (canakinumab); Novartis; For the treatment of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis,
Approved May 2013
Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate); Biogen Idec; For the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis,
Approved March 2013

Nephrology
Injectafer (ferric carboxymaltose injection); Luitpold Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of iron
deficiency anemia, Approved July 2013
Procysbi (cysteamine bitartrate); Raptor Pharmaceuticals; For the management of nephropathic
cystinosis, Approved May 2013

Neurology
Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate); Sunovion Pharmaceuticals; For the adjunctive treatment of
partial-onset seizures, Approved November 2013
Fetzima (levomilnacipran); Forest Laboratories; For the treatment of major depressive disorder,
Approved July 2013
Nymalize (nimodipine); Arbor Pharmaceuticals; For the reduction of incidence and severity of
ischemic deficits following subarachnoid hemorrhage, Approved May 2013
Trokendi XR (topiramate); Supernus Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of partial onset, tonic-
clonic and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome seizures, Approved August 2013
Zohydro ER (hydrocodone bitartrate) Extended-Release Capsules; Zogenix; For the
management of severe pain, Approved October 2013
Zubsolv (buprenorphine and naloxone); Orexo AB; For the maintenance treatment of opioid
dependence, Approved July 2013
Nutrition and Weight Loss
Nesina (alogliptin); Takeda; For the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus, Approved January 2013

Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women’s Health)


Brisdelle (low-dose paroxetine mesylate); Noven Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
vasomotor symptoms of menopause, Approved July 2013
Diclegis (doxylamine succinate + pyridoxine hydrochloride DR tablets); Duchesnay USA; For
the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, Approved April 2013
Duavee (conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene); Pfizer; For the treatment of vasomotor symptoms
associated with menopause and postmenopausal osteoporosis, Approved October 2013
Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine); Genentech; For the treatment of HER2-positive metastatic
breast cancer, Approved February 2013
Lo Minastrin, (norethindrone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, ferrous fumarate); Warner Chilcott; For
the prevention of pregnancy, Approved July 2013
Osphena (ospemifene); Shionogi; For the treatment of dyspareunia and vulvar and vaginal atrophy
due to menopause, Approved March 2013
Quartette (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol); Teva Pharmaceutical; For the
prevention of conception, Approved April 2013

Oncology
Gazyva (obinutuzumab); Genentech; For the treatment of previously untreated chronic lymphocytic
leukemia, Approved October of 2013
Gilotrif (afatinib); Boehringer Ingelheim; For the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
with EGFR mutations, Approved July 2013
Imbruvica (ibrutinib); Pharmacyclics; For the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma, Approved
November of 2013
Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine); Genentech; For the treatment of HER2-positive metastatic
breast cancer, Approved February 2013
Mekinist (trametinib); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma
with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations, Approved May of 2013
Pomalyst (pomalidomide); Celgene; For the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple
myeloma, Approved February 2013
Revlimid (lenalidomide); Celgene; For the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma, Approved June
2013
Stivarga (regorafenib); Bayer; For the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Approved
February 2013
Tafinlar (dabrafenib); GlaxoSmithKline; For the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma
with BRAF V600E mutation, Approved May 2013
Valchlor (mechlorethamine) gel; Ceptaris Therapeutics; For the treatment of Stage IA/IB
mycosisfungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Approved August 2013
Xgeva (denosumab); Amgen; For the treatment of giant cell tumor of bone, Approved June 2013
Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride); Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
prostate cancer with bone metastases, Approved May 2013

Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Xgeva (denosumab); Amgen; For the treatment of giant cell tumor of bone, Approved June 2013

Pediatrics/Neonatology
Actemra (ocilizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis,
Approved May 2013
Ilaris (canakinumab); Novartis; For the treatment of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis,
Approved May 2013
Kineret, anakinra; Swedish Orphan Biovitrum; For the treatment of Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic
Syndromes, Approved January 2013
Kynamro (mipomersen sodium); Genzyme; For the treatment of homozygous familial
hypercholesterolemia, Approved January 2013
Ravicti (glycerol phenylbutyrate); Hyperion Therapeutics; For the treatment of pediatrics and
adults with urea cycle disorders, Approved February 2013
Tivicay (dolutegravir); ViiV HealthCare; For the treatment of HIV-1 in adults and children over 12
years of age, Approved August 2013
Trokendi XR (topiramate); Supernus Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of partial onset, tonic-
clonic and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome seizures, Approved August 2013

Pharmacology/Toxicology
Kcentra (Prothrombin Complex Concentrate); CSL Behring; For the reversal of vitamin K
antagonist therapy-induced coagulation factor deficiency, Approved May 2013

Podiatry
Luzu (luliconazole) Cream 1%; Valeant Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of interdigital tinea
pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis, November of 2013

Psychiatry/Psychology
Brintellix (vortioxetine); Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA; For the treatment of Major Depressive
Disorder, Approved October 2013
Fetzima (levomilnacipran); Forest Laboratories; For the treatment of major depressive disorder,
Approved July 2013
Zubsolv (buprenorphine and naloxone); Orexo AB; For the maintenance treatment of opioid
dependence, Approved July 2013

Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Adempas (riociguat); Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of Chronic
Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Approved October
2013
Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium and vilanterol inhalation powder); GlaxoSmithKline; For the
maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Approved December of 2013
Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder); GlaxoSmithKline; For the
treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Approved May 2013
Opsumit (macitentan); Actelion Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of pulmonary arterial
hypertension, Approved October 2013
Vibativ (telavancin); Theravance; For the treatment of hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated
bacterial pneumonia caused by staph aureus, Approved June 2013

Rheumatology
Actemra (ocilizumab); Genentech; For the treatment of Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis,
Approved May 2013
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol); UCB; For the treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis , October
2013
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol); UCB; For the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis, Approved
September 2013
Ilaris (canakinumab); Novartis; For the treatment of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis,
Approved May 2013

Trauma (Emergency, Injury, Surgery)


Kcentra (Prothrombin Complex Concentrate); CSL Behring; For the reversal of vitamin K
antagonist therapy-induced coagulation factor deficiency, Approved May 2013

Urology
Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum); Auxilium; For the treatment of Peyronie's disease,
Approved December of 2013
Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride); Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals; For the treatment of
prostate cancer with bone metastases, Approved May 2013
Vaccines
Flublok (seasonal influenza vaccine); Protein Sciences; For the active immunization against
influenza virus subtypes A and type B, Approved January 2013
VariZIG, Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin (Human); Cangene; For the post-exposure
prophylaxis of varicella zoster (chickenpox), Approved January 2013

This list [PAGES 01 TO 45] has been compiled from the US FDA website by

Dr Prem R Goel
BSc [Bombay],BPharm[Nagpur],MPharm[Bombay]
MS,PhD[USA]MBA[USA]MIQA[UK]

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