Long-acting beta2 agonist (LABA) / long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) have been gaining traction in the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) market,…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of most common pediatric disorders and one that can continue into adulthood. For decades, pediatric ADHD has been treated primarily with…
Treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) typically begins with conventional DMARDs, such as methotrexate, and progresses to more-potent biologics and/or targeted oral therapies as needed. The U.S…
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic intermittent relapsing disorder of the large intestine and rectum. Treatment typically begins with conventional agents (e.g., 5-aminosalicylic acids [5-ASAs])…
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by specific autoantibodies at the neuromuscular junction targeting—in most patients—acetylcholine receptors. It is characterized…
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder that leads to a decline in platelet production, thus increasing the risk of bleeding. Current therapies for ITP can be broadly…
Multiple guidelines recommend treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) first with psychotherapy. However, such approaches do not suffice for many patients, necessitating the use of…
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN or IgA nephropathy), also known as Berger’s disease, is a rare autoimmune condition that damages the glomeruli inside the kidneys. Initial treatment of IgAN…
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)—subtype of coronary artery disease (CAD)—is an umbrella term encompassing ST-elevation myocardial infarction, non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, and unstable…
Dry eye disease (DED) is a condition characterized by the loss of tear film homeostasis, caused by the inadequate production or the rapid evaporation of tears. For 13 years, AbbVie’s Restasis was…
Eisai / Biogen’s Leqembi (lecanemab) gained accelerated and full FDA approval in 2023 based on positive clinical and biomarker outcomes from the Phase 3 CLARITY-AD trial. With the U.S. CMS…
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the obstruction of a vein caused by a thrombus. It consists of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), depending on the location of the obstruction…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder involving significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Behavioral and developmental therapies are the…
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a highly drug-treated condition that uses an array of drug classes, including, but not limited to, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), selective…