
FDA Approved Utebzi, the First Oral Carbapenem, for Complicated UTIs
The June 17, 2026 approval of tebipenem lets some kidney-infection patients leave the infusion chair for a pill — if stewardship rules hold the line on use.
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The June 17, 2026 approval of tebipenem lets some kidney-infection patients leave the infusion chair for a pill — if stewardship rules hold the line on use.

The May 22, 2026 approval of bulevirtide brings the entry-blocker used in Europe since 2020 to US adults with chronic hepatitis delta. Who should be tested.

The May 1, 2026 approval of epdegestrant targets ESR1-mutated HR-positive metastatic breast cancer. Why genomic testing at relapse decides who qualifies.

The April 1, 2026 approval of orforglipron brings GLP-1 weight-loss therapy to a daily tablet manufactured at standard scale. Efficacy, side effects, coverage.

The March 17, 2026 approval of icotrokinra blocks the IL-23 pathway orally. What patients should weigh on efficacy, monitoring, and coverage.

The February 20, 2026 approval of milsaperidone adds a fresh side-effect profile to a class dominated by generics. What it means for patients and payers.