FDA Approval
FDA Approval
04/02/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approved oral GLP-1 orforglipron (Foundayo) for weight management without food or water restrictions.
04/02/2026
FDA Approval
FDA Approval
03/27/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA has approved insulin icodec-abae as the first once-weekly basal insulin option for glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
03/27/2026
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
12/23/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA has cleared a once-daily oral semaglutide treatment for adults with obesity or overweight and weight-related conditions, based on phase 3 OASIS 4 trial results demonstrating significant mean weight...
12/23/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/01/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA has approved tirzepatide, the first-ever drug option to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
01/01/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
03/21/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
On March 8, the FDA approved the injectable weight loss medication, semaglutide, for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death in adults with heart...
03/21/2024
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
11/13/2023
Tirzepatide is now approved for a new indication. The dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist was previously approved for treating type 2 diabetes in May 2022.
11/13/2023
Obesity
Obesity
08/11/2017
In response to several reported deaths, the FDA has issued a warning to alert health care providers of potential mortality risk related to intragastric balloon systems.
08/11/2017
Timeline Snapshot
physicians discussing cases
Timeline Snapshot
04/30/2016
April 2026 included several FDA drug and biologic approvals across a range of therapeutic areas. This timeline highlights the key alerts our publication covered throughout the month, giving readers a quick,...
04/30/2016
Obesity
Obesity
09/15/2014
The FDA has approved several new drugs that medical professionals should be aware of.
09/15/2014