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Approved Drugs for Musculoskeletal

Drugs Approved in 2008

  • Orencia (abatacept); For the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Approved April 2008
  • Xenazine (tetrabenazine); For the treatment of chorea due to Huntington's disease; Prestwick Pharma; Approved August 2008
  • Xenazine (tetrabenazine); For the treatment of chorea due to Huntington's disease; Prestwick Pharma; Approved August 2008

Drugs Approved in 2007

Drugs Approved in 2006

No approvals recorded for Musculoskeletal in 2006.

Drugs Approved in 2005

  • Naglazyme (galsulfase); For the treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis VI (Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome); BioMarin Pharmaceuticals; Approved May 2005

Drugs Approved in 2004

No approvals recorded for Musculoskeletal in 2004.

Drugs Approved in 2003

  • Aldurazyme (laronidase); For the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) in subjects aged 5 to 65; Genzyme; Approved May 2003
  • Boniva (ibandronate); For the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis; Roche / GlaxoSmithKline; Approved May, 2003 -- UPDATED: NEW FORMULATION APPROVED MARCH, 2005
  • Somavert (pegvisomant); Injectable formulation for the treatment of acromegaly; Pharmacia; Approved March 2003
  • Velcade (bortezomib); Injectable agent for the treatment of multiple myeloma patients who have received at least two prior therapies.; Millennium Pharmaceuticals; Approved May 2003

Drugs Approved in 2002

  • Alora; Transdermal patch for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis and treatment of vasomotor menopausal symptoms; Watson Pharmaceuticals; Approved April 2002
  • Avinza (morphine sulfate); Extended release capsule for the relief of pain requiring continuous, around-the-clock therapy; Elan; Approved March 2002
  • Forteo (teriparatide); For the treatment of Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men who are at high risk for a fracture.; Eli Lilly; December 2002
  • Remicade; Intravenous infusion for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; Centocor; Approved February 2002
  • Testim; External cream for the treatment of male hormone deficiency.; Auxilium Pharmaceuticals; Approved October 2002
  • Vioxx (rofecoxib); For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; Merck; Approved April 2002 -- UPDATED: WITHDRAWN OCTOBER 2004
  • Vivelle-Dot (estradiol transdermal system); For the prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis; Novartis; Approved May 2002

Drugs Approved in 2001

  • Genotropin (somatropin); For the treatment of growth failure in children who were born small for gestational age (SGA); Pharmacia; Approved July 2001
  • Kineret; Injectable therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; Amgen; Approved November 2001
  • Supartz; Joint fluid therapy for treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee; Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics; Approved January 2001

Drugs Approved in 2000

  • Activella (Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate) Tablets; Combination hormone replacement therapy for the prevention of osteoporosis and other symptoms associated w/postmenopause; Novo Nordisk; Approved April 2000
  • Mobic (meloxicam) Tablets; For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis; Boehringer Ingelheim; Approved April 2000
  • Myobloc; Injectable solution for the treatment of abnormal head position and neck pain associated with cervical dystonia; Elan; Approved December 2000

Drugs Approved in 1999

  • Evista; Osteoporosis treatment; Eli Lilly; Approved September 1999
  • Femhrt Tablets; Norethindrone acetate (1mg) and ethinyl estradiol tablets (5mcg); Parke-Davis; October 15, 1999

Drugs Approved in 1998

  • Actonel; Treatment for Paget's Disease; Procter & Gamble, Hoechst Marion Roussel; Approved April 1998
  • Estratab (.3 mg ); Treatment for the prevention of osteoporosis; Solvay Pharmaceuticals; Approved March 1998
  • Etodolac tablets; Generic equivalent of Lodine 500 mg tablets; Faulding; Approved May 1998
  • Lodine XL; Treatment for arthritis; Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories; Approved February 1998
  • Lovenox; Treatment for prevention of blood clots following hip-replacement surgery; Rhone Poulenc Rorer; Approved February 1998

Drugs Approved in 1997

  • Arthrotec; Treatment for arthritis; Searle; Approved December 1997
  • Atracurium Besylate Injection; Generic equivalent of Tracrium; Faulding; Approved April 1997
  • Estradiol Tablets USP; Generic equivalent of Estrace; Barr Laboratories; Approved October 1997
  • Etodolac 200mg and 300mg; Generic equivalent of Lodine; Royce Laboratories; Approved December 1997
  • Evista; Treatment for the prevention of osteoporosis; Eli Lilly; Approved December 1997
  • Ketoprofen; Generic equivalent or Oruvail; Schein Pharmaceutical; Approved December 1997
  • Skelid (tiludronate disodium); Treatment for Paget’s disease of bone; Sanofi Pharmaceuticals; Approved March 1997
  • Tolmetin Sodium; Treatment for arthritis; Teva Pharmaceutical; Approved March 1997

Drugs Approved in 1996

  • Kadian; Treatment for chronic moderate to severe pain; Purepac Pharmaceutical; Approved July 1996
  • Naprelan (naproxen sodium); Treatment for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; Elan, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories; Approved January 1996
  • OxyContin (oxycodone HCl controlled-release); Treatment for pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions; Purdue Pharma; Approved May 1996
  • Saizen; Treatment for growth hormone deficiency and Turner Syndrome; Ares-Serono; Approved May 1996
  • Seprafilm; Treatment for the reduction of scar tissue as a result of abdominal or pelvic surgery; Genzyme; Approved August 1996
  • Zanaflex (tizanidine hydrochloride); Treatment for muscle spasticity; Elan; Approved December 1996

Drugs Approved in 1995


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