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FDA Approves Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b in Essential Thrombocythemia

1 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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1 September 2026

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The FDA has approved Ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft (Besremi) as the first new treatment for essential thrombocythemia (ET) in nearly 30 years, offering a genotype-agnostic option that targets disease biology rather than just symptoms. This approval expands the drug's use beyond polycythemia vera to ET and allows immediate availability in the US.

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