Introduction: The drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2022, for the first time for any indication or under any brand, were studied under the contexts of indications, mechanism of action, and side effects. Primary care practitioners with considering patients as a composite whole will benefit by acquainting themselves with these drugs and their indications and adverse effects.
Observations: The drugs were approved in all, 11 for the management of neoplasia, and 5 each for hematological, neurological, and dermatological conditions. 11 of the approved drugs are monoclonal antibodies and six are small molecule inhibitors.
Conclusion: Although the FDA's expedited approval program allows rapid market availability of drugs for difficult to treat conditions, a quarter of the globe does not have access to essential medicines, primarily due to cost. In light of this, approval agencies must reorient approval processes to improve accessibility.
Keywords: Drug approval; FDA; drugs; generic drugs.
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