FDA approves Blenrep combination for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma after two or more lines of therapy

FDA approves Braftovi combination regimen in first-line metastatic colorectal cancer

FDA granted full approval to Braftovi (encorafenib) in combination with cetuximab (Erbitux) and fluorouracil-based chemotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer with a BRAF V600E mutation based on results from the global phase III BREAKWATER trial.

February 27, 2026

Vol.52 No.08

Drugs & Targets

FDA approves Hernexeos as an initial treatment for HER2-mutant advanced NSCLC

FDA approved Hernexeos (zongertinib tablets) for the treatment of adult patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have HER2 tyrosine kinase domain activating mutations, as detected by an FDA-authorized test.

February 27, 2026

Vol.52 No.08

Cancer Policy

FDA approves labeling changes to menopausal hormone therapy products

FDA has approved drug labeling changes to six menopausal hormone therapy products, also known as hormone replacement therapy.

February 13, 2026

Vol.52 No.06

By Claire Marie Porter

Cancer Policy

FDA delays drug reviews in new voucher program amid safety, efficacy concerns

The reviews of two drugs granted priority review via FDA’s new priority voucher program, Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) Pilot Program, have been delayed.

January 30, 2026

Vol.52 No.04

By Claire Marie Porter

Drugs & Targets

FDA approves Darzalex Faspro as quad regimen for all newly diagnosed MM

FDA has approved Darzalez Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. D-VRd is the only anti-CD38 antibody-based regimen with approved indications across newly diagnosed patients, regardless of transplant eligibility.

January 30, 2026

Vol.52 No.04

Clinical

Premarin’s 84-year hold on the market ends as FDA approves a generic version
Trade secret protections helped the hormone drug resist generic entry and outlast safety controversies—including link to cancer

A story is told that after first obtaining approval for marketing Premarin in 1942, Wyeth Laboratories didn’t lock up the secret recipe for making the hormonal drug in a company safe, to be guarded by patent lawyers.

January 23, 2026

Vol.52 No.03

By Claire Marie Porter

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FDA approves Blenrep combination for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma after two or more lines of therapy

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FDA approves Braftovi combination regimen in first-line metastatic colorectal cancer

FDA approves Hernexeos as an initial treatment for HER2-mutant advanced NSCLC

FDA approves labeling changes to menopausal hormone therapy products

FDA delays drug reviews in new voucher program amid safety, efficacy concerns

FDA approves Darzalex Faspro as quad regimen for all newly diagnosed MM

Premarin’s 84-year hold on the market ends as FDA approves a generic versionTrade secret protections helped the hormone drug resist generic entry and outlast safety controversies—including link to cancer

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Premarin’s 84-year hold on the market ends as FDA approves a generic version
Trade secret protections helped the hormone drug resist generic entry and outlast safety controversies—including link to cancer