New Drugs
| Brand/Generic | Company | Description |
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Abecma idecabtagene vicleucel |
Celgene | Intravenous T-cell immunotherapy for multiple myeloma. |
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Abrilada adalimumab |
Pfizer | A biosimilar to Humira. |
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Bambevi bevacizumab |
Apotex | A biosimilar to Avastin. |
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Braftovi encorafenib |
Pfizer | A kinase inhibitor for unresectable or metastatic melanoma (used with binimetinib). |
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Brukinsa zanubrutinib |
BeiGene | Oral Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor for Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia. |
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Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA |
Pfizer | Vaccine to prevent COVID-19. |
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Dojolvi triheptanoin |
Ultragenyx | Oral medium-chain triglyceride for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders. |
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Enhertu trastuzumab deruxtecan |
AstraZeneca | A monoclonal antibody for unresectable/metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. |
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Evrysdi risdiplam |
Hoffmann-La Roche | An oral agent for spinal muscular atrophy. |
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Foclivia pandemic influenza vaccine |
Seqirus | An H5N1 flu vaccine for influenza prevention in officially declared pandemic situations. |
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Gavreto pralsetinib |
Hoffmann-La Roche | An oral kinase inhibitor for advanced/metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. |
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Kesimpta ofatumumab |
Novartis | A monoclonal antibody for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. |
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Ledaga chlormethine |
Recordati Rare Diseases Canada | A topical alkylating agent for mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. |
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Leqvio inclisiran |
Novartis | A subcutaneous PCSK9 inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia. |
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Lumakras sotorasib |
Amgen | An oral KRAS inhibitor for locally advanced/metastatic NSCLC. |
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Lyumjev insulin lispro |
Lilly | Fast-acting insulin for diabetes. |
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Mektovi binimetinib |
Pfizer | A kinase inhibitor for unresectable or metastatic melanoma (used with encorafenib). |
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Minjuvi tafasitamab |
Incyte Biosciences Canada | A monoclonal antibody for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. |
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Nextstellis estetrol/drospirenone |
Searchlight Pharma | A new combined oral contraceptive. |
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Osphena ospemifene |
Duchesnay | Oral SERM for moderate/severe menopausal-associated painful intercourse and/or vaginal dryness, symptoms of vaginal atrophy. |
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Pemazyre pemigatinib |
Incyte (US)/Innomar Strategies | A protein kinase inhibitor for advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma. |
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Phesgo pertuzumab/trastuzumab |
Hoffmann-La Roche | Monoclonal antibody fixed-dose combo for early and metastatic breast cancer. |
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Ponvory ponesimod |
Janssen | Oral sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 modulator for relapsing remitting MS. |
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Retevmo selpercatinib |
Loxo (US)/Lilly | Oral protein kinase inhibitor for advanced/metastatic NSCLC, thyroid cancer. |
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Riabni rituximab |
Amgen | A new biosimilar to Rituxan. |
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Rukobia fostemsavir |
ViiV Healthcare | An oral HIV-1 attachment inhibitor for multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection. |
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SpikeVax elasomeran mRNA vaccine |
Moderna | Vaccine to prevent COVID-19. |
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Sunosi solriamfetol |
Jazz Pharma | Oral dopamine/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor to improve wakefulness in narcolepsy/obstructive sleep apnea. |
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Supemtek influenza vaccine |
Sanofi Pasteur | A quadrivalent vaccine for prevention of influenza in adults. |
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Tecartus brexucabtagene autoleucel |
Gilead Sciences | An immunotherapy agent for relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma. |
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Tepmetko tepotinib |
EMD Serono | An oral protein kinase inhibitor for non-small cell lung cancer. |
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Triferic Avnu ferric pyrophosphate citrate |
Rockwell Medical (US)/RMC Healthcare (CAN) | Intravenous iron replacement therapy to maintain hemoglobin in hemodialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease. |
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Trikafta elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ ivacaftor |
Vertex | An oral CFTR corrector and potentiator for cystic fibrosis. |
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Trodelvy sacituzumab govitecan |
Gilead Sciences | IV antibody-drug conjugate for advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. |
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Truseltiq infigratinib |
QED Therapeutics (US) | Oral kinase inhibitor for cholangiocarcinoma. |
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Vistaseal fibrin sealant (human) |
Grifols (SA)/J&J Medical | A topical hemostatic to improve hemostasis during surgery. |
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Vyepti eptinezumab |
Lundbeck | An injectable CGRP-binding antibody for migraine prevention in adults. |
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Wakix pitolisant |
Endo (Ireland)/ Paladin | An oral H-3 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist for excessive daytime sleepiness/cataplexy in narcolepsy. |
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Zepzelca lurbinectedin |
Jazz Pharm. | IV alkylating agent for metastatic small cell lung cancer. |
| Brand/Generic | Company | Description |
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Arazlo tazarotene |
Bausch Health | New strength (0.045%) topical lotion for acne. |
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Breztri Aerosphere budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol |
AstraZeneca | New combination inhaler for COPD maintenance. |
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Bryhali halobetasol |
Bausch Health | New high/super-high potency 0.01% topical steroid lotion for dermatoses and plaque psoriasis. |
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Cequa cyclosporine |
Sun Pharma | New 0.09% ophthalmic solution for moderate/severe dry eye. |
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Haloette etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol |
Searchlight Pharma | Slow release contraceptive vaginal ring. |
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Inprosub progesterone |
IBSA (Switz) | New subcutaneous formulation for in vitro fertilization treatment. |
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Myinfla colchicine |
Pendopharm | New extended-release tablet formulation for reduction of atherothrombotic events in adults with CAD. |
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Onureg azacitidine |
Celgene/BMSquibb | New oral formulation for maintenance therapy in adults with acute myeloid leukemia. |
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Vablys dequalinium |
Duchesnay | An intravaginal antiseptic/anti-infective agent for bacterial vaginosis. |
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Vyndamax tafamidis |
Pfizer | New higher-strength (61 mg) capsule formulation for cardiomyopathy. |
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Vyxeos cytarabine/ daunorubicin |
Jazz Pharma | New combination antineoplastic liposomal formulation for certain types of acute myeloid leukemia. |
| Brand/Generic | Company | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Ruzurgi amifampridine |
Médunik Canada | No longer marketed in Canada as Notice of Compliance is invalid. Another formulation of amifampridine (Firdapse) will continue to be available. |