FDA Greenlights Two New HER2-Targeted Lung Cancer Drugs in Recent Months
Zongertinib and sevabertinib earn FDA accelerated approvals for HER2-mutant NSCLC, expanding targeted therapy options for a historically hard-to-treat subset.
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Zongertinib and sevabertinib earn FDA accelerated approvals for HER2-mutant NSCLC, expanding targeted therapy options for a historically hard-to-treat subset.
Sonrotoclax (Beqalzi), a next-gen BCL-2 inhibitor, wins accelerated FDA approval for relapsed or refractory MCL after BTK inhibitor failure.
Zongertinib (Hernexeos) wins accelerated FDA approval for metastatic NSCLC with HER2 tyrosine kinase domain mutations, filling a critical treatment gap.
Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) becomes the first therapy approved to address brain damage in Hunter syndrome, a rare pediatric disorder.
From Alzheimer's to Parkinson's, a wave of novel FDA approvals is expanding treatment options for serious neurological conditions.
New targeted therapy offers hope for patients with specific genetic mutations in non-small cell lung cancer.
Zongertinib (Hernexeos) wins FDA accelerated approval for HER2-driven non-small cell lung cancer, offering a targeted oral option.
Zongertinib (Hernexeos) wins FDA approval for unresectable or metastatic HER2-mutant non-squamous NSCLC, expanding targeted therapy options.
The FDA expanded accelerated approval for zongertinib in HER2-mutant NSCLC, marking a targeted therapy milestone for a hard-to-treat mutation.
Orforglipron approved 294 days ahead of schedule for obesity treatment, marking first drug under new priority voucher system.
Sevabertinib and zongertinib win FDA approval for HER2-mutant NSCLC, expanding targeted therapy options for previously treated patients.
Avlayah becomes the first treatment targeting neurologic symptoms of rare genetic disorder affecting 500 Americans.
New GLP-1 drug Foundayo gets fastest FDA approval since 2002, targeting obesity and metabolic health through appetite control.
The FDA reportedly approved Eli Lilly's orforglipron, a daily oral GLP-1 receptor agonist for obesity, marking a potential shift from injectable weight-loss drugs.
Inqovi gains approval for newly diagnosed AML in patients 75+ or with comorbidities, offering a gentler oral treatment route.
MSK-led research drove 10 FDA cancer drug approvals in 2025, including nivolumab combined with chemotherapy for classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
A roundup of recent FDA brain-health approvals including lecanemab's full Alzheimer's approval and a new glioma drug.
Foundayo and Zepbound receive rapid FDA approval for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or weight-related conditions.
Foundayo (orforglipron) becomes the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for obesity, offering a pill alternative to injectable Wegovy.
Nivolumab added to standard chemotherapy wins FDA approval, offering a new frontline option for classical Hodgkin lymphoma patients.