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July 17, 2026

Drug Approvals

Leqembi® (lecanemab-irmb) – Updated dosing, new strength

July 13, 2026 - The FDA announced the approval of a new starting dosage regimen for the subcutaneous (SC) formulation of Eisai and Biogen’s Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Drug Approvals

Sarclisa Escena™ (isatuximab-irfc) – New formulation approval

July 9, 2026 - The FDA announced the approval of Sanofi’s Sarclisa Escena (isatuximab-irfc), a subcutaneous (SC) formulation of Sarclisa® (isatuximab-irfc).

Clinical Updates

Keytruda® (pembrolizumab) and Keytruda Qlex™ (pembrolizumab/berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) plus Padcev® (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) – Expanded indication

July 10, 2026 - The FDA announced the approval of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab) or Keytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab/berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph), each in combination with Pfizer’s Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv), as neoadjuvant treatment and then continued after cystectomy as adjuvant treatment, for the treatment of adult patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).