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December 24, 2023
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Pneumonia, candidiasis and more: The non-vaccine approvals of 2023

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The FDA in 2023 approved treatments for several hospital-associated infections and fully approved a long-used COVID-19 medication, among other non-vaccine-related regulatory decisions.

Here are some treatment approvals you may have missed in 2023.

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Among important FDA treatment approvals this year were several for hospital-associated infections. Image: Adobe Stock

FDA approves Paxlovid as treatment for adults at high risk for severe COVID-19

Initially granted an emergency use authorization in December 2021, Paxlovid was granted full approval for treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 based on data from three phase 2/3 trials. Read more.

FDA approves new treatment for nosocomial pneumonia

IV sulbactam-durlobactam is the “first effective, safe option” to treat hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia caused by drug-resistant strains of Acinetobacter baumanii-calcoaceticus complex. Read more.

FDA-approved microbiome therapy reduces recurrent CDI, regardless of risk factors

Vowst, an oral fecal microbiome therapy, received approval in April for patients at high-risk for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection regardless of demographics or baseline risk factors. Read more.

FDA approves new treatment for candidemia, invasive candidiasis

With the approval of the once-weekly injection Rezzzayo in March, physicians had their first new therapy in a decade for candidemia and invasive candidiasis. Read more.

Vaginal ring for HIV prevention authorized in 11 African nations

The dapivirine-releasing flexible ring has been licensed for use in 11 African nations and is available in six of them through implementation and pilot studies. With a manufacturing license awarded for local production, patients costs for the ring are expected to down. Read more.