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Once-Daily Pill for Adults with Untreated CLL or SLL

Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib) — once-daily pill for adults with previously untreated CLL or SLL and no known 17p deletion

US label section 1.3 added 10/2026; BRUIN CLL-313 NCT05023980

This is for adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have not been treated before and have no known 17p deletion.

FDA ApprovedUnited States

Heart Pill for Obstructive HCM from About 66 Pounds

Camzyos (mavacamten) — oral treatment for symptomatic obstructive HCM from about 66 lb

US label expanded 9/2026 to patients ≥30 kg including eligible adolescents; SCOUT-HCM NCT06253221; REMS required

This is for families living with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy when the person weighs at least 30 kg (about 66 lb).

Pill for Teens and Adults with Severe Alopecia Areata

Olumiant (baricitinib) — once-daily pill for teens and adults with severe alopecia areata

US label expanded 09/2026 to ages 12+; EU SmPC already covers adolescents; BRAVE-AA-PEDS NCT05723198

This is for families and adults living with severe alopecia areata who are 12 years or older.

Once-Weekly Oral Medicine for Kids’ BRAF Brain Tumors

Ojemda (tovorafenib) — once-weekly oral RAF inhibitor for BRAF-altered pediatric low-grade glioma

Ojemda (tovorafenib) is a weekly medicine for children’s low-grade glioma with certain BRAF gene changes, after earlier treatment.

This is for children and young people — and caregivers — facing relapsed or refractory pediatric low-grade glioma with a BRAF fusion, rearrangement, or V600…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

Once-Daily Pill for Adults with Parkinson’s Disease

Juvmo (tavapadon) — selective D1/D5 dopamine agonist for Parkinson’s disease in adults

Juvmo (tavapadon) is a once-daily pill for adults with Parkinson’s disease.

This is for adults with Parkinson’s disease — and caregivers — who need a labelled once-daily oral option that can be used with or without levodopa.

FDA ApprovedUnited States

Once-Daily Pill for FOP Bone Growth in Teens and Adults

Atebrioz (zilurgisertib) — oral ALK2 inhibitor to reduce new heterotopic ossification in FOP (ages 12+)

Atebrioz (zilurgisertib) is a once-daily pill for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva in people 12 and older.

This is for teens 12 and older and adults with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) — and caregivers — who need a labelled way to slow new extra bone…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Oral Pill Option for Previously Treated Bile Duct Cancer

Lyrfigtu (lirafugratinib) — oral FGFR2 inhibitor for previously treated FGFR2-altered cholangiocarcinoma

The United States approved Lyrfigtu (lirafugratinib) on 23 September 2026. It is for adults with bile duct cancer that cannot be removed or has spread, with an…

This is for adults with previously treated unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that harbors an FGFR2 gene…

EMA AuthorisedEuropean Union

First EU Medicine for Early Brain ALD in Boys Ages 2–12

Nezglyal (leriglitazone) — oral suspension for early cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (Gd-negative)

The European Commission authorised Nezglyal (leriglitazone) on 21 September 2026, under exceptional circumstances.

This is for boys aged 2 to 12 with early cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD) — Gd-negative brain lesions on MRI and a Neurological Functional Score of 0 or 1…

First FDA-Approved Treatment for MCT8 Peripheral Thyrotoxicosis

Emcitate (tiratricol) — dispersible tablets for peripheral thyrotoxicosis in MCT8 deficiency

FDA approved Emcitate (tiratricol) tablets for oral suspension on 28 September 2026 — Novel Drug Approvals 2026 #45 — for treatment of peripheral…

This is for people living with MCT8 deficiency (Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome) — and the caregivers who help them — who need a realistic route to tiratricol.

FDA ApprovedUnited States

First FDA-Approved Treatment for Ataxia in Ataxia-Telangiectasia

Aqneursa (levacetylleucine) — oral suspension for ataxia in ataxia-telangiectasia

FDA labelled expansion on 18 September 2026 for Aqneursa (levacetylleucine) for oral suspension — for the treatment of ataxia in adult and pediatric patients…

This is for people living with ataxia-telangiectasia — and the caregivers who help them — who weigh at least 15 kg and may be candidates for labelled US…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Pill Option for Kidney Disease in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

Kerendia (finerenone) — once-daily oral pill to lower urine protein in adults with kidney disease and type 1 diabetes

FDA supplemental approval announced 17 September 2026 for a new use of Kerendia (finerenone) tablets — a once-daily oral non-steroidal mineralocorticoid…

This is for adults with type 1 diabetes who already have chronic kidney disease with protein in the urine and may be candidates for labelled US Kerendia as a…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

First FDA-Approved Pill for Children 4–11 With APDS

Joenja (leniolisib) — first labelled oral treatment for children 4–11 with APDS who weigh at least 27 kg

FDA supplemental approval on 11 September 2026 for Joenja (leniolisib) tablets — expanding the approved APDS pathway to adult and pediatric patients 4 years of…

This is for caregivers of children 4–11 years with genetically confirmed APDS who weigh at least 27 kg (about 60 lb) and who may be candidates for labelled US…

Health Canada/FDA ApprovedUnited StatesCanadaJapanEuropean Union

New Pill for Hormone-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer

Etcamah (camizestrant) — oral ER antagonist with CDK4/6 for ESR1m HR+/HER2− advanced breast cancer

FDA accelerated approval on 4 September 2026 for Etcamah (camizestrant) tablets — an oral estrogen receptor antagonist — in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor…

This is for adults with HR-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who are already on an aromatase inhibitor plus a CDK4/6…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Pill for Ovarian Cancer That No Longer Responds to Chemo

Lifyorli (relacorilant) — oral GR antagonist with nab-paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

FDA traditional (full) approval on 25 March 2026 for Lifyorli (relacorilant) capsules — an oral glucocorticoid receptor (GR) antagonist — in combination with…

This is for adults with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer after one to three prior systemic regimens…

FDA ApprovedUnited StatesChina

New Pill for Mantle Cell Lymphoma After Prior Treatment

Beqalzi (sonrotoclax) — oral BCL-2 inhibitor for R/R mantle cell lymphoma after ≥2 lines including a BTK inhibitor

FDA accelerated approval on 13 May 2026 for Beqalzi (sonrotoclax) tablets — an oral BCL-2 inhibitor — for adults with relapsed or refractory mantle cell…

This is for adults with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma who have already had at least two systemic treatments, including a BTK inhibitor, and who…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Oral Treatment for Multiple Myeloma After Prior Therapy

Zenbexus (iberdomide) — first labelled CELMoD for adults with multiple myeloma after ≥1 prior line

FDA accelerated approval on 13 August 2026 for Zenbexus (iberdomide) capsules — an oral cereblon-modulating protein degrader (CELMoD) — in combination with…

This is for adults with multiple myeloma who have already had at least one prior treatment that included a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory drug…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Pill for a Rare Gene-Related Lung Cancer

Jideytro (zidesamtinib) — oral ROS1 kinase inhibitor after a prior ROS1 TKI

On 22 July 2026 the FDA labelled Jideytro (zidesamtinib) tablets for adults with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC who received a prior ROS1…

Jideytro is a US-labelled oral pill for adults whose ROS1-positive lung cancer has already been treated with another ROS1 kinase inhibitor.

FDA ApprovedUnited StatesJapan

New Oral Medicine to Help Prevent COVID-19 After Exposure

Xocova / Zokovea (ensitrelvir) — oral COVID-19 post-exposure prophylaxis

The first FDA-labelled oral option for COVID-19 post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

Xocova (ensitrelvir) is the first pill approved in the United States to help prevent COVID-19 after contact with someone who has it.

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Oral Antibiotic for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Utebzi (tebipenem pivoxil) — first oral carbapenem for adults with complicated UTI

The first FDA-approved oral carbapenem for adults.

Utebzi (tebipenem pivoxil) is the first carbapenem antibiotic pill approved in the United States.

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Daily Pill for Advanced Breast Cancer After Hormone Therapy

Veppanu (vepdegestrant) — first FDA-approved PROTAC for ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2− advanced breast cancer

The FDA labelled a once-daily 200 mg oral PROTAC estrogen-receptor degrader tablet — take with food, swallow whole — for adults with ER-positive…

Veppanu (vepdegestrant) is a daily pill.

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Pill for Hard-to-Control High Blood Pressure

Baxfendy (baxdrostat) — first aldosterone-synthase inhibitor for adults whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled

The FDA labelled a once-daily 1 mg or 2 mg oral aldosterone synthase inhibitor tablet — take with or without food, swallow whole — in combination with other…

Baxfendy (baxdrostat) is a once-daily pill for adults whose high blood pressure is not controlled on other medicines.

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Daily Pill for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis (Ages 12+)

Icotyde (icotrokinra) for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis — 12 and older, at least 40 kg

The FDA labelled a once-daily 200 mg oral IL-23 receptor peptide for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in people 12 and older who weigh at least 40 kg and…

Icotyde (icotrokinra) is a once-daily pill for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

New Pill for Chronic Hives Not Controlled by Antihistamines

Rhapsido (remibrutinib) for adult chronic spontaneous urticaria still active on H1 antihistamines

The FDA, Health Canada, the European Commission, and the UK MHRA have labelled an oral BTK inhibitor — 25 mg twice daily — for adults with chronic spontaneous…

Rhapsido (remibrutinib) is a twice-daily pill for adults whose chronic hives continue despite antihistamines (United States, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom).

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Daily Pill to Lower High ("Bad") Cholesterol

Lipfendra (enlicitide) — first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for high LDL-C in adults

The FDA labelled a once-daily 20 mg oral PCSK9 inhibitor tablet — take in the morning on an empty stomach — as an adjunct to diet and exercise to lower LDL-C…

Lipfendra (enlicitide) is a daily pill taken on an empty stomach. The United States approved it, with diet and exercise, to lower “bad” cholesterol in adults.

New Oral Medicine for Narcolepsy Type 1 in Adults

Orzeyful (oveporexton) for narcolepsy type 1

The FDA labelled oveporexton for adults with narcolepsy type 1 on 5 August 2026 — and said it will be lawful to market only after DEA scheduling.

Orzeyful (oveporexton) is approved in the United States for adults with narcolepsy type 1. It cannot be sold there until the Drug Enforcement Administration…

New Daily Pill for Chronic Weight Management in Adults

Foundayo (orforglipron) for chronic weight management

FDA labelled oral orforglipron for chronic weight management in adults. UK MHRA also labelled weight management and type 2 diabetes — those lines stay separate.

New Daily Pill for Adult Muscle and Skin Inflammation

Lisraya (brepocitinib) — first oral TYK2/JAK1 tablet labelled for adult dermatomyositis

FDA labelled a once-daily 30 mg pill for dermatomyositis in adults (27 August 2026), with a boxed JAK-class warning.

New Pill for Itch from a Bile-Duct Disease

Lynavoy (linerixibat) for cholestatic itch in adults with primary biliary cholangitis — oral IBAT inhibitor

The FDA (17 Mar 2026) and UK MHRA (1 May 2026) labelled an oral 40 mg tablet twice daily for cholestatic pruritus associated with primary biliary cholangitis…

Lynavoy (linerixibat) is a pill taken twice daily for itch caused by primary biliary cholangitis, a liver disease, in adults.

Health Canada/FDA ApprovedUnited StatesCanada

New Pill for a Gene-Related Advanced Lung Cancer

Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) for HER2 TKD-mutant NSCLC

Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) is a pill for adults with advanced lung cancer and a certain HER2 gene mutation.

New Pill for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Rasonque (daraxonrasib): the first RAS(ON) pill for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma

The FDA approved this RAS(ON) pill on 26 August 2026 for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It is not licensed in Canada.

The FDA approved this RAS(ON) pill on 26 August 2026 for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It is not a Canadian pharmacy drug.

New Pill for Scarred-Lung Disease in Adults

Jascayd (nerandomilast) for IPF and PPF

The FDA, Europe, and the UK have labelled nerandomilast for adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and for adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis.

Jascayd (nerandomilast) is approved in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom.

New Pill When the Heart Muscle Is Too Thick

Myqorzo (aficamten) for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

The US, Europe, the UK and China have labelled aficamten for adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

Myqorzo (aficamten) is approved in the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, China and Canada for adults with symptoms from obstructive hypertrophic…