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New Pill When the Heart Muscle Is Too Thick

Myqorzo (aficamten) for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Health Canada/FDA Approved · United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, European Union · September 3, 2026

Condition: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Who this is for

Myqorzo (aficamten) is approved in the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, China and Canada for adults with symptoms from obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Health Canada authorised it on 14 October 2026.

Next clinical step

Health Canada and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved this medicine. In Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, China and the European Union, ask your doctor or a specialist whether it suits you. They can write a prescription. Insurance or public drug plan coverage is not guaranteed. In Canada, it is authorised but may not be on sale yet.

Ways to access this treatment

See 1 trial on ClinicalTrials.gov: https://clinicaltrials.gov/search?cond=hypertrophic%20cardiomyopathy&intr=aficamten&aggFilters=status:rec

Possible routes (not confirmed)

General resources for further research

AI-produced discussion aid; not prescribing instructions. Approval does not establish coverage. Full article: https://medcelerator.com/articles/aficamten-myqorzo-obstructive-hcm