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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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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval for Gilead’s Hepcludex (bulevirtide-gmod; 8.5mg) for the treatment of adults with chronic HDV infection
Approval was based on the P-III (MYR301) trial assessing Hepcludex (QD, SC) for 144wks. in pts living with HDV, followed by 96wks. of off-treatment follow-up
Trial showed significant improvements in HDV RNA reduction & ALT…
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Gilead has reported final P-III (MYR301) trial data assessing bulevirtide (QD) for 144wks. in 150 pts living with HDV, who were randomized to either bulevirtide (2mg, n=49 or 10mg, n=50) or no antiviral therapy arm (n=51); pts in no therapy arm were switched to 10mg after 48wks.
In the trial, 36% adults (23/64) with…

