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Drug Updates: Week of February 2, 2026
February 9, 2026

Here's a quick roundup of last week’s new drug monographs and updates.
New Brand Monograph
- Indications: 1) solid tumor-associated bone metastases in adult patients; 2) multiple myeloma-associated skeletal-related event prevention in adult patients; 3) unresectable giant cell tumor of bone in adult and pediatric adolescents with skeletal maturity; and 4) malignant hypercalcemia in adult patients
- Formulation: INJ for subcutaneous use
New Diagnostic Monograph
- Indication: diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency in adult and pediatric patients
- Formulation: IV injection
New and Expanded Indications
- New: acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in pediatric patients 12 years and older
- Existing: acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in adult patients
- Read more: Cablivi OK’d for acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in pediatric patients
- New: 1) moderate-severe hidradenitis suppurativa in pediatric patients 12 years and older; and 2) uveitis in pediatric patients 2 years and older
- Existing: 1) moderate-severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adult patients; and 2) uveitis in adult patients
Formulation Update
- New: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 2 mg per 0.05 mL
- Existing: INJ (vial): 2 mg per 0.05 mL
First-time Generic
- Indications: 1) moderate-severe menopausal vasomotor symptoms in adult patients; 2) moderate-severe menopausal vulvovaginal atrophy in adult patients; 3) female puberty induction in pediatric patients 11 years and older; and 4) various other
- Equivalent brand: Premarin
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