October 2022 Report

October 2022 Report

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New Drug and First Time Generic Report

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Monthly update of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals impacting the workers' compensation industry. myMatrixx's report includes new drug and indication approvals, discontinuation and withdrawals, new dosages or formulations of existing products and newly available generics in the last 12 months.

Monthly Drug News

Axsome Therapeutics has announced the availability of Auvelity™ for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. Auvelity is a new combination drug containing dextromethorphan and bupropion that was approved by the FDA in August 2022. It was developed with the FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for treatment of depression. In contrast to other antidepressants on the market, Auvelity acts more quickly – showing positive effects at one week.

Impact to Workers’ Comp

While depression is not the most common indication in workers’ compensation, it is still a noteworthy addition to the antidepressant class, which includes a variety of cost-effective alternatives already available. For any questions about the use of Auvelity, depression medications, and potential relatedness to a claim, please consult with your myMatrixx pharmacist.

New Brand Drug Pipeline

Medication (Brand name) Drug Class Therapeutic Use Status Update

Ansofaxine

Antidepressant Major Depressive Disorder FDA review pending.
Buprenorphine Depot Injection (Brixadi™) Opioid Agonist Treatment of
Opioid Addiction
FDA review pending.
Oxycodone (Aximris XR™) Opioid Analgesic –
Extended Release
Pain FDA review pending.

Meloxicam/Rizatriptan

NSAID/Serotonin Agonist

Migraine Headache FDA review pending.

Generic Pipeline

Medication (Brand name) Drug Class Therapeutic Use Status Update
Cariprazine (Vraylar®) Antipsychotic Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder Generic approved September 2022.
Oxycodone HCl (Oxaydo®) Opioid Agonist Pain Generic exclusivity anticipated in 2022.
Apixaban (Eliquis®) Anticoagulant Treatment/Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis Generics approved December 23, 2019, but settlements expected to delay launch for at least a few years.

Available in the Last 12 Months

Medication (Brand name) Drug Class Therapeutic Use Status Update

Bupropion/Dextromethorphan (Auvelity™

Antidepressant Major Depressive Disorder October 2022
Nalmefene Injection Opioid Antagonist Opioid Overdose June 2022
Baclofen Granules (Lyvispah®) Muscle Relaxant Muscle Spasticity June 2022
Naloxone Injection (Zimhi™) Opioid Antagonist Opioid Overdose March 2022
Celecoxib/Tramadol (Seglentis®) NSAID/Opioid Agonist Pain March 2022
Baclofen Oral Suspension (Fleqsuvy™) Muscle Relaxant Muscle Spasms March 2022
Celecoxib Oral Liquid (Elyxyb™) NSAID Migraine Headache Treatment February 2022

Newly Available Generics

Medication (Brand name) Drug Class Therapeutic Use Status Update
Dabigatran (Pradaxa®) Anticoagulant Deep Vein Thrombosis June 2022
Vilazodone (Viibryd®) Antidepressant Depression June 2022
Diclofenac Sodium 2% (Pennsaid®) Solution Topical NSAID Pain May 2022

Diclofenac Potassium (Zipsor®) Capsule

NSAID Pain March 2022
Naloxone HCl (Narcan®) Nasal Spray Opioid Antagonist Opioid Overdose December 2021
Zolmitriptan Nasal Spray (Zomig®) Serotonin Agonist Migraine Headache Treatment November 2021

Discontinuations & Withdrawals

Medication (Brand name) Drug Class Therapeutic Use Status Update
Hydrocodone ER Capsules (Zohydro® ER) Opioid Agonist Pain Manufacturer has stopped distribution and FDA has rescinded approval effective February 2022.

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