FDA approves Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray for depression

FDA approves first standalone nasal spray for severe depression
Johnson & Johnson has announced the FDA’s approval of a first-of-its-kind, esketamine nasal spray called Spravato for the standalone treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), PTSD, and similar psychiatric conditions.
FDA approves Spravato, first monotherapy nasal spray to treat depression
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever stand-alone nasal spray to treat drug-resistant depression. Johnson & Johnson's Spravato was approved to treat a major depressive disorder,
FDA approves Spravato as monotherapy for adults with major depressive disorder
The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for Spravato, an esketamine nasal spray that can be used as monotherapy for adults with treatment-resistant depression, Johnson & Johnson announced in a press release.
FDA approves standalone use of J&J’s ketamine-derived depression treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be used as a standalone treatment for patients with severe depression, the company said on Tuesday.
J&J’s Spravato Makes Headway in Tough Depression Space With Monotherapy Approval
Esketamine, the active ingredient in Spravato, is a non-selective, non-competitive antagonist of the NMDA receptor, a known target in depression. Since its initial approval in 2019, Spravato has become one of J&J’s high-growth brands, surging around 55% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2024 to bring in $284 million worldwide.
J&J’s Spravato receives FDA label expansion for depression monotherapy
Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) nasal spray Spravato (esketamine) has received a label expansion, now approved as a monotherapy treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults who do not respond to two oral antidepressants.
A Nasal Spray For Depression? FDA Gives Its Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Johnson & Johnson's nasal spray, Spravato (esketamine), as the first standalone therapy for adults suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not responded adequately to at least two oral antidepressants.
J&J's Spravato gets another lift with new FDA approval
The accelerating sales growth of Johnson & Johnson's Spravato could go up yet another gear after the FDA approved a third indication for the novel antidepressant.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
FDA approves standalone nasal spray for depression
A new nasal drug has been approved to treat depression. The drug Spravato  is a nasal spray made by Johnson and Johnson.
FDA Clears Spravato For Monotherapy Depression Treatments
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson's nasal spray as a standalone treatment for severe forms of depression, officials said. The FDA granted approval to Spravato (esketamine) as the first monotherapy for adults with treatment-resistant depression,
FDA Approves Nasal Spray for Depression
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) has approved the use of a nasal spray as a standalone treatment for major depressive disorder, offering a new option for those struggling with ...
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