MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #278 — Once-Weekly HIV Tx; Hympavzi Approval Expanded; Orforglipron Assessed in Menopause; Warning Label for Weight Loss Tx
Release Date: 06/12/2026
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #283 — mRNA Influenza Vaccine; Pluvicto for PSMA+ mHSPC; Mucinex 12HR Approved; Narcolepsy Tx Approved; Peanut Allergy Treatment Fast Tracked
MPR Weekly Dose
Moderna’s mRNA influenza vaccine gains FDA approval; approvals for prostate cancer, narcolepsy type 1 and Mucinex 12HR; and peanut allergy treatment gains Fast Track status.
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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #282 — OTC Acetaminophen/Naproxen; Novel ADHD Tx; COVID-19 PEP; Contraceptive Patch; Furosemide Autoinjector for Edema
MPR Weekly Dose
An over-the-counter acetaminophen/naproxen sodium fixed-dose tablet gains approval; Simtriyo approved for ADHD; Xocova approved for COVID-19 postexposure prophylaxis; A new contraceptive patch is approved; and Furoscix ReadyFlow approval is expanded to treat edema in CHF, CKD.
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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #281 — Kalshi Start Clinical Trial Predictions; Positive Results for Retatrutide; Jideytro Approved; Smart Toilet Launches; Daraxonrasib NDA Accepted
MPR Weekly Dose
Kalshi start clinical trials, FDA approvals prediction market; positive results shared for triple hormone therapy retatrutide; Jideytro gains approval in advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC; a smart toilet seat hits the market to measure your vitals; and the FDA accepts an application for pretreated metastatic pancreatic cancer treatment, daraxonrasib.
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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #280 — Cyclospora Outbreak Latest; Hypercholesterolemia Tx Approved; New Lecanemab SC Regimen; Oral Sleep Apnea Tx; Revtorpyk Approved for Breast Cancer
MPR Weekly Dose
The latest on the multistate cyclospora outbreak; Lipfendra approved to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in adults with hypercholesterolemia; subcutaneous starting dose regimen approved for Leqembi; NDA accepted for oral sleep apnea treatment; and Revtorpyk combination approved for advanced breast cancer.
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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #279 — Trutakna Approved; Xtoro and Amerithroid Now Available; Casgevy Approval Expanded; Lupus Tx Granted Breakthrough Designation
MPR Weekly Dose
A new treatment is approved to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropahty; a swimmer’s ear treatment and the thyroid hormone replacement therapy Amerithroid are now available; Casgevy approval expanded include pediatrics; and a lupus treatment is granted breakthrough status.
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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #278 — Once-Weekly HIV Tx; Hympavzi Approval Expanded; Orforglipron Assessed in Menopause; Warning Label for Weight Loss Tx
MPR Weekly Dose
A single, once-weekly tablet could change HIV treatment landscape; weight loss drug orforglipron efficacy assessed at all stages of menopause; hemophilia treatment Hympavzi gains expanded indication; and the FDA adds a warning label for kidney injury to an over-the-counter weight loss aid.
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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #277 — Treatment Approved for cUTI; COVID-19 Postexposure Prophylaxis; Eye Drops Fail to Meet Endpoint; Afrezza Indication Expanded; Obefazimod UC Trial Results
MPR Weekly Dose
New treatment approved for adults with complicated urinary tract infections; Xocova approved for COVID-19 postexposure prophylaxis; investigational diabetic macular edema eye drop fails to meet trial endpoint; Afrezza expanded for pediatric use; obefazimod looks promising for ulcerative colitis.
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MPR Daily Dose Podcast #276 — Retatrutide Shows Significant Weight Loss; Hepcludex Approved; Acne Gel for OTC Use; Linzess Indication Expanded; Camizestrant Review Extended
MPR Weekly Dose
New triple hormone receptor agonist shows significant weight loss; hepatitis delta virus treatment gains accelerated approval; acne gel gains OTC designation; constipation treatment expanded to include younger patients; and the FDA extends review for camizestrant in advanced breast cancer.
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MPR Daily Dose #275 — Top OTC Meds and Products; FDA Assess Safety in Pregnancy; Efgartigimod gMG Indication Broadened; R/R Mantle Cell Lymphoma Approval; ALS Treatment Fast Tracked
MPR Weekly Dose
US News and World Report releases their annual best over-the-counter products list; new guidance for drug safety evaluation during pregnancy; gMG indication broadened for efgartigimod; Beqalzi gains accelerated approval for MCL; and a novel treatment fast tracked for ALS.
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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #274 — Ozempic Tablets; ALS Tx Fast Tracked; Phase 3 results for aficamten in HCM; Motion Sickness Drug Approved; Lantus Alternative
MPR Weekly Dose
Ozempic tablets are now available; investigational ALS treatment gains FDA Fast Track status; positive results for aficamten in non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; motion sickness drug Nereus now available; Lantus alternative Langlara gains approval.
info_outlineA single, once-weekly tablet could change HIV treatment landscape; weight loss drug orforglipron efficacy assessed at all stages of menopause; hemophilia treatment Hympavzi gains expanded indication; and the FDA adds a warning label for kidney injury to an over-the-counter weight loss aid.