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
