New Drugs Approved in 2020

In 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration approved 53 novel drugs. Thirty-six of the 53 (68%) drugs were reviewed and approved through an expedited review pathway, and 31 of the 53 (58%) were approved for treatment of a rare disease. This review includes a summary of the novel drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2020. (C) 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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In 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration approved 53 novel drugs, with the majority being reviewed and approved through an expedited review pathway, and over half being approved for the treatment of rare diseases.