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FDA approvals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates prescription drugs. These are the latest medications to gain approval.

FDA approves rapid-acting insulin biosimilar
Merilog works like NovoLog to help control blood sugar when injected five to ten minutes before meals
Feb. 21, 2025

FDA approves Wegovy for weight loss
Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is the first drug of this type made available since 2014
Jun. 10, 2021

FDA approves Zepbound
This prescription is a version of Mounjaro, which is only approved for Type 2 diabetes
Nov. 9, 2023
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This expanded approval provides a new indication for the popular weight loss medication
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Liraglutide, the generic of Victoza, is now available to treat Type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise
Jan. 2, 2025

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Zepbound for sleep apnea
It’s the first medication that reduces symptom severity, reducing breathing interruptions at night
Jan. 2, 2025

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The FDA approved over 40 new drugs this year to manage a wide range of different conditions
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IUD approved for 8-year use
This hormonal IUD was previously only studied for use up to six years, but has received an extension
Nov. 18, 2022

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FDA approves drug to prevent Type 1 diabetes
Tzield is a game-changer for avoiding complications of this condition
Nov. 23, 2022

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FDA approves OTC Narcan
This life-saving medication will be available without a prescription by late summer 2023
Mar. 31, 2023