In 2024, the range of diseases treated by globally approved new drugs was diverse, with cancer and rare diseases leading in the total number of new drug approvals.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have garnered significant attention for their dual effects in glucose control and weight reduction.
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARWR) has announced that it has administered doses to the first participants in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for ARO-INHBE.
In recent years, a molecular target known as Claudin18.2 has emerged as a prominent target in the treatment of gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, and various other solid tumors.
AstraZeneca's Tagrisso (osimertinib) has received approval from the European Union (EU) for treating adult individuals with locally advanced, unresectable NSCLC.
Epirium Bio has received FDA approval for its Investigational New Drug Application for MF-300. Additionally, Alex Casdin has been appointed as the new CEO.
This approval allows the company to commence its First-In-Human (FIH) Phase 1 therapeutic clinical trial of 177Lu-labelled RAD 202 aimed at treating HER2-expressing solid tumors.
The FDA has authorized Zepbound® (tirzepatide) as the first and sole prescription treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in obese adults.
The FDA has authorized Alhemo® injection for once-daily use to prevent or lessen bleeding episodes in adults and children aged 12 and up who have hemophilia A or B with inhibitors.