New Drugs
| Brand/Generic | Company | Description |
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Abrysvo RSV vaccine |
Pfizer | Vaccine for immunization during pregnancy to prevent RSV disease in infants; also used to prevent RSV disease in individuals ≥ 60 years of age. |
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ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine |
Emergent BioSolutions Canada | Vaccinia virus vaccine for active immunization against smallpox in high-risk persons. |
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Alhemo concizumab |
Novo Nordisk Canada | A new anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor antibody for hemophilia B. |
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Amvuttra vutrisiran |
Alnylam Netherlands/Innomar Strategies | SC transthyretin-directed small interfering RNA for polyneuropathy in hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis. |
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Asparlas calaspargase pegol |
Servier | IV enzyme that depletes plasma asparagine for treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. |
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Beqvez fidanacogene elaparvovec |
Pfizer | Gene therapy for treatment of moderately severe to severe hemophilia B in adults. |
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Beyfortus nirsevimab |
AstraZeneca/Sanofi | A new long-acting antibody for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in neonates, infants, and children up to 24 months of age. |
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Bylvay odevixibat |
Medison Pharma | Oral ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor for treating pruritus in progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis. |
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Carvykti ciltacabtagene autoleucel |
Janssen | A new B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed T-cell IV immunotherapy for adults with multiple myeloma. |
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Columvi glofitamab |
Hoffmann-La Roche | A new CD20/CD-3 binding monoclonal antibody for B-cell lymphoma. |
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Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, monovalent |
Pfizer | Vaccine for active immunization against COVID-19 in individuals 6 months of age or older. |
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Doptelet avatrombopag |
Swedish Orphan/Sobi Canada | Oral thrombopoietin receptor agonist for thrombocytopenia in chronic liver disease or chronic immune thrombocytopenia. |
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Elrexfio elranatamab |
Pfizer | SC BCMA-directed monoclonal antibody for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. |
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Epidiolex cannabidiol |
GW Research (UK)/Jazz Pharm Canada | Cannabinoid oral solution for adjunctive therapy in specific types of seizures. |
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Epkinly epcoritamab |
AbbVie | SC CD20-directed CD3 T-cell engager mAb for lymphoma. |
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Evkeeza evinacumab |
Ultragenyx (US)/Innomar Strategies | Angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) protein inhibitor mAb for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. |
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Hemgenix etranacogene dezaparvovec |
CSL Behring | IV gene therapy for routine prophylaxis to prevent/reduce bleeding episodes in hemophilia B. |
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Imcivree setmelanotide |
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals | A new MC4 receptor agonist for weight management in patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome or other specified genetic conditions. |
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Jamteki ustekinumab |
Jamp Pharma | SC selective immunomodulating agent; biosimilar to Stelara. |
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Kengrexal cangrelor |
Methapharm | A new IV direct P2Y12 platelet receptor inhibitor for patients with coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). |
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Litfulo ritlecitinib |
Pfizer | Oral JAK3/TEC kinase inhibitor for severe alopecia areata. |
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Livmarli maralixibat |
Mirum Pharm (US) | Oral ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor for cholestatic pruritus in Alagille syndrome. |
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Nurtec ODT rimegepant |
Pfizer | Oral CGRP antagonist for acute migraine in adults. |
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Nuvaxovid XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine |
Novavax | Recombinant protein, adjuvanted vaccine to prevent COVID-19. |
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Omvoh mirikizumab |
Eli Lilly | IV/SC interleukin-23 p19 antagonist for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. |
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Onakta tirbanibulin |
Avir Pharma | A new topical microtubule inhibitor for actinic keratosis on the face or scalp. |
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Opdualag nivolumab / relatlimab |
Bristol-Myers Squibb | PD-1 inhibitor/LAG-3 checkpoint inhibitor mAb combination for unresectable or metastatic melanoma. |
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Orgovyx relugolix |
Sumitomo Pharma Canada | GnRH receptor antagonist for advanced prostate cancer. |
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Panenza pandemic influenza vaccine (H1N1) |
Sanofi Pasteur | Prophylaxis of influenza in an officially declared pandemic situation. |
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Pronextica Liquid alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (human) |
Grifols Canada | Alpha1-antitrypsin replenisher for long-term use in patients with alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency and emphysema. |
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Quviviq daridorexant |
Idorsia/Innomar Strategies | A new oral dual orexin receptor antagonist for insomnia in adults. |
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Ranopto ranibizumab |
Teva | Biosimilar to Lucentis. |
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Sibboran landiolol |
Trimedic | IV beta-blocker for short-term reduction of ventricular rate in patients with supraventricular tachycardia. |
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Sogroya somapacitan |
Novo Nordisk | SC human growth hormone analogue for growth failure in children or growth hormone deficiency in adults. |
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Spevigo spesolimab |
Boehringer Ingelheim Canada | A new interleukin-36 inhibitor for generalized pustular psoriasis. |
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SpikeVax XBB.1.5 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, monovalent (XBB.1.5 variant) |
Moderna | Vaccine for active immunization against COVID-19 in individuals 6 months of age or older. |
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Tembexa brincidofovir |
Emergent BioSolutions Canada | Oral antiviral for treatment of human smallpox disease. |
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Trikafta elexacaftor/ tezacaftor/ivacaftor |
Vertex | New granule formulation for use in children 2 years of age or older. |
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Uplizna inebilizumab |
Horizon Therapeutics | CD19-directed cytolytic mAb for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. |
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Vaxchora cholera vaccine |
Emergent BioSolutions | A new oral, live-attenuated vaccine against diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae for patients traveling to cholera-affected countries. |
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Vegzelma bevacizumab |
Celltrion | A biosimilar to Avastin. |
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Verquvo vericiguat |
Bayer | A new oral soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulator for symptomatic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in adults. |
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Vyalev foslevodopa/foscarbidopa |
AbbVie | A new prodrug of levodopa/carbidopa for motor fluctuation in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease. |
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Xcopri cenobamate |
Endo/Paladin Labs | Antiepileptic for adjunctive therapy in partial-onset seizures in adults. |
| Brand/Generic | Company | Description |
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Absorica LD isotretinoin |
Sun Pharma | Oral retinoid micronized formulation for severe/recalcitrant acne. |
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Calquence acalabrutinib maleate |
AstraZeneca | New tablet dosage form that does not interact with gastric acid reducing agents |
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Erleada apalutamide |
Janssen | New 240 mg tablet strength for single-tablet daily dosing in prostate cancer. |
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Ferriprox MR deferiprone |
Chiesi Canada | New extended-release tablet that allows for twice daily dosing. |
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Levodexa dexamethasone/levofloxacin |
Xediton Pharma | Ophthalmic corticosteroid/quinolone combo for inflammation/infection associated with cataract surgery. |
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Mekinist trametinib |
Novartis | New powder for oral solution for use in children. |
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Noyada captopril |
Ethypharm | Oral ACEI solution for hypertension, heart failure and diabetic nephropathy. |
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Quillivant ER methylphenidate |
Kye Pharmaceuticals | First once-daily methylphenidate ER chewable tablet and ER oral suspension formulations for ADHD in Canada. |
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Rinvoq upadacitinib |
AbbVie | New 45 mg extended-release tablet for induction therapy in ulcerative colitis. |
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Tafinlar dabrafenib |
Novartis | New 10 mg tablet for oral suspension. |
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Xywav calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium oxybate |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals | A new oral solution for cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy (mechanism unknown). |
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Zoryve roflumilast |
Arcutis Biotherapeutics | New topical cream for plaque psoriasis. |
| Brand/Generic | Company | Description |
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Idhifa enasidenib |
Celegene | Withdrawn due to failure to demonstrated improved overall survival compared to conventional regimens. |
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Jcovden COVID-19 vaccine (Ad26.COV2-S [recombinant]) |
Janssen | Company business decision to voluntarily withdraw the product. |