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For the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. While other naloxone sprays were previously available in 2 mg and 4 mg doses, this drug has been approved at an 8 mg dose

For the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic neuropathy; post-herpetic neuralgia. While previous generic versions of Lyrica have been approved in the past, this generic approval is for the Extended-Release tablets

For the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate

For the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in diabetic patients

Indicated for 72-hour post-surgical analgesia following shoulder surgery

A new 500 mg dose indicated for the management of mild to moderate pain, or moderate to severe pain with adjudicative opioid analgesics

A complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection to replace current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no history of treatment failure. This is the first FDA-approved injectable, complete regimen for HIV, administered once a month

Indicated for use in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection

Indicated for the treatment of COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalization. Veklury should only be administered in a hospital or healthcare setting capable of providing acute care comparable to inpatient hospital care

A new oral solution formulation, this drug is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis