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A new noninvasive device

FDA OKs Vagus Nerve Stimulator to Treat Cluster Headaches

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Hand-held, noninvasive device provides new option
Ingrezza (valbenazine)

FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia

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Ingrezza (valbenazine) capsules approved for treatment of adults with tardive dyskinesia
Dupixent (dupilumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat moderate-to-severe eczema that isn't well controlled by topical medication.

FDA Approves Dupixent to Treat Eczema

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Active ingredient binds to protein (interleukin-4 receptor alpha subunit) that causes inflammation
The intravenous drug Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with primary progressive multiple sclerosis and relapsing forms of the disease

FDA Approves Ocrevus to Treat Severe Form of Multiple Sclerosis

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First drug sanctioned in United States for primary progressive multiple sclerosis
Zejula (niraparib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adult women with recurrent epithelial ovarian

FDA Approves Zejula for Certain Female Cancers

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PARP inhibitor may help fight tumors affecting the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or peritoneum
Bavencio (avelumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Merkel cell carcinoma

FDA Approves Bavencio for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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Drug targets the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway; first sanctioned treatment in the United States
Xadago (safinamide) tablets have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an add-on drug to treat Parkinson's patients who take levodopa or carbidopa but experience "off" episodes.

FDA Approves New Parkinson’s Add-On Drug Xadago

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To help prevent 'off' episodes among users of levodopa/carbidopa
Noctiva (desmopressin acetate) nasal spray has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat frequent urination at night due to nocturnal polyuria.

FDA Approves Noctiva Nasal Spray for Nocturnal Polyuria

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Drug designed to increase absorption of water through the kidneys, decreasing urine production
A new treatment for dust mite allergies has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Odactra for House Dust Mite Allergies

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Year-round, once-a-day tablet that's taken sublingually
Xermelo (telotristat ethyl) tablets have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea.

FDA Approves Xermelo for Carcinoid Syndrome Diarrhea

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Oral tablets to be used in combination with somatostatin analog therapy