FDA Drug Update
Posted: Dec 15 2016
New Brand Approvals | |||
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Drug Name | Uses/Treatment | Pricing Information | Other Information |
Bonjesta® (doxylamine/pyridoxine) | Treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management | Pricing information not yet available | • Drug Information: Bonjesta is a fixed dose combination of an antihistamine and Vitamin B6 analog, for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy • Formulary Management: Considered non-preferred upon market entry. • Control Trak: Subject to Max Dollar and Max Dose edits. |
Xultophy® (insulin degludec/liraglutide) | Treatment of type 2 diabetes | Pricing information not yet available | • Drug Information: Xultophy is a combination of a long-acting insulin analog and a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on basal insulin or liraglutide • Formulary Management: Considered non-preferred upon market entry. • Control Trak: Subject to Max Dollar and Max Dose edits. |
Soliqua® (insulin glargine/lixisenatide) | Treatment of type 2 diabetes | Pricing information not yet available | • Drug Information: Soliqua is a combination of a long-acting insulin analog and a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on basal insulin or lixisenatide • Formulary Management: Considered non-preferred upon market entry. • Control Trak: Subject to Max Dollar and Max Dose edits. |
New Generic Approvals | |||
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Drug Name | Uses/Treatment | Pricing Information | Other Information |
Quetiapine Extended-Release Tablets | Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder | Pricing information not yet available | • Drug Information: Quetiapine extended-release is generic for Seroquel XR. Generic formulations of regular release Seroquel have been on the market for several years and have been widely used. • Control Trak: Subject to Max Dollar and Max Dose edits. |
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