The FDA has approved perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (Miebo – Bausch+Lomb) for treatment of dry eye disease. Available only by prescription, Miebo is the first ophthalmic product to be approved in the US that specifically targets tear evaporation caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. An ophthalmic solution with a similar name, Meibo Tears (Vista), which contains 0.6% propylene glycol, is available over the counter for dry eye relief.

The FDA has approved a 12.45% gel formulation of the anticholinergic drug sofpironium (Sofdra – Botanix) for treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) in patients ≥9 years old.

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The FDA has approved a 1.5% topical foam formulation of minocycline (Zilxi – Foamix) for treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults. It is the only topical minocycline product approved for this indication. The same manufacturer markets minocycline foam 4% (Amzeeq) for treatment of acne in patients ≥9 years old.

In recently published clinical trials, once-weekly subcutaneous injection of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide (Ozempic – Novo Nordisk), which is FDA-approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease, has reduced body weight significantly in patients with and without type 2 diabetes when given in addition to lifestyle intervention. Liraglutide (Saxenda), another GLP-1 receptor agonist, has been FDA-approved for chronic weight...

The FDA has approved dasiglucagon (Zegalogue – Zealand) for subcutaneous (SC) treatment of severe hypoglycemia in patients ≥6 years old with diabetes. Dasiglucagon is the third glucagon product to be marketed in the US that does not require reconstitution before administration; Gvoke, a SC formulation approved for use in patients ≥2 years old, and Baqsimi, an intranasal powder approved for use in patients ≥4 years old, have been available since 2019. Injectable glucagon emergency kits (GlucaGen HypoKit, and generics) have been available for years, but they require...

Rosacea is a common, chronic inflammatory facial eruption of unknown cause. It is more prevalent in women than in men, and disease onset typically occurs after age 30. Rosacea is characterized by erythema, telangiectasia, and flushing, and sometimes by recurrent, progressive crops of acneiform papules and pustules, usually on the central part of the face. Some patients develop granulomas and tissue hypertrophy, which may lead to rhinophyma (a bulbous nose), particularly in men. Blepharitis and conjunctivitis are common. Keratitis and corneal scarring occur rarely.

The FDA has approved a sublingual fi lm formulation of the nonergot dopamine agonist apomorphine (Kynmobi – Sunovion) for acute, intermittent treatment of "off" episodes in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). A subcutaneous formulation of apomorphine (Apokyn) has been available for years for the same indication in patients with advanced PD.

Oriahnn (Abbvie), a fixed-dose combination of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist elagolix, the estrogen estradiol, and the progestin norethindrone acetate copackaged with elagolix alone, has been approved by the FDA for oral treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) in premenopausal women. It is the first product to be approved in the US for this indication. Elagolix (Orilissa) has been available since 2018 for treatment of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis. The GnRH receptor antagonist...

The FDA has approved a combination oral contraceptive containing the estrogen estetrol and the progestin drospirenone (Nextstellis – Mithra/Mayne). Estetrol is the first new estrogen to become available in the US in 50 years. Drospirenone is available alone (Slynd) and in combinations with the estrogen ethinyl estradiol for prevention of pregnancy.