The FDA approved Eli Lilly’s interleukin-23p19 antagonist Omvoh (mirikizumab-mrkz) as a once-monthly single-injection maintenance option for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
October 2025 highlights in the small molecules sector include developments in dermatitis treatment, improvements in epilepsy symptoms, and the effects of amoxicillin availability.
Bayer’s dual neurokinin 1 and 3 receptor antagonist elinzanetant (Lynkuet) reduced the frequency and severity of menopausal vasomotor symptoms in phase 3 OASIS trials, providing a once daily, nonhormonal treatment option for moderate to severe hot flashes.