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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in May 2026 

Shots:  The US FDA approved eight therapies in May 2026 across oncology, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, anesthesia, and antimicrobial resistance, reflecting continued regulatory momentum in addressing both rare and prevalent diseases.   Key approvals included Veppanu (breast cancer), Beqalzi (mantle cell lymphoma), Baxfendy (hypertension), Hepcludex (HDV infection), Decnupaz (BPDCN), Zaynich (cUTI), Cypsedo (general anesthesia), and Xocova (COVID-19 PEP).   Overall, May 2026 underscored the FDA’s commitment to advancing innovative medicines, precision therapies, and expanded patient access,…

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AbbVie Reports the US FDA’s BLA Submission of Pivekimab Sunirine to Treat Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm

Shots: The US FDA has received BLA of Pivekimab sunirine (PVEK) for the treatment of Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) The BLA is backed by the P-I/II (CADENZA) trial, which evaluated PVEK monotx. to establish the MTD, RP2D, & dosing schedule, while assessing safety, tolerability, PK, immunogenicity, & antileukemia activity in pts with CD123+…

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