2021 FDA Endocrinology Approvals: Novel Small Molecules Deep Dive

In 2021, the FDA approved two new drugs for endocrinology-related indications, including severe hypoglycemia in diabetes, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with type 2 diabetes. This article and slide deck explores each in more detail, including but not limited to their:

• target rationale

• discovery

• disease context

• original patents

• key clinical data

• pharmacokinetics

• industry history