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New Drug Notices

This page illustrates Lexicomp's commitment to its publishing model. Our online and handheld drug databases are updated daily, providing timely information on medications and vital healthcare topics.

Below is a list of new drug approvals and new combination monographs that have been added to Lexicomp's core drug database within the last 12 months.

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New Drug Approvals

Generic

Brand

Pharmacologic Category

November 2012

Tofacitinib

Xeljanz

Antirheumatic

October 2012

Omacetaxine

Synribo

Protein Synthesis Inhibitor

Perampanel

Fycompa

Anticonvulsant, Miscellaneous

Ocriplasmin

Jetrea

Vitreolytic

September 2012

Linaclotide

Linzess

Gastrointestinal Agent

Enzalutamide

Xtandi

Antiandrogen

Bosutinib

Bosulif

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor

Regorafenib

Stivarga

Antineoplastic Agent

Teriflunomide

Aubagio

S1P Receptor Modulator

July 2012

Aclidinium

Tudorza Pressair

Antineoplastic Agent

Carfilzomib

Kyprolis

Antineoplastic Agent

June 2012

Pertuzumab

Perjeta

Antineoplastic Agent, Anti-HER2

May 2012

Avanafil

Stendra

Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitor

Taliglucerase Alfa

Elelyso

Enzyme

April 2012

Florbetapir F18

Amyvid

Radiopharmaceutical

March 2012

Lucinactant

Surfaxin

Lung Surfactant

February 2012

Tafluprost

Zioptan

Antiglaucoma Agent

January 2012

Ivacaftor

Kalydeco

Cystic Fibrosis TCRP

Vismodegib
 

Erivedge
 

Antineoplastic, Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor

Axitinib
 

Inlyta
 

Antineoplastic Agent, VEGF Inhibitor; Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor

Ingenol Mebutate

Picato

Topical Skin Product

Onfi

Clobazam

Benzodiazepine

November 2011

Ruxolitinib

Jakafi

Janus Associated Kinase Inhibitor

Bupivacaine (Liposomal)

Exparel

Analgesic, Nonopioid

New Drug Combinations

Generic

Brand

Pharmacologic Category

August 2012

Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, & Tenofovir

Stribild
 

Antiretroviral agent, combination
 

July 2012

Phentermine and Topiramate

Qsymia

Anorexiant

May 2012

Azelastine and Fluticasone

Dymista

Histamine antagonist/Corticosteroid

February 2012

Linagliptin and Metformin

Jentadueto

DPP-IV Inhibitor/Biguanide

Clinical Notices

Special Alerts

Clinical updates of a critical, time-sensitive nature.

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Revisions

Revisions, corrections, or modifications to existing monographs.

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