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FDA Approves Ustekinumab for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA has approved ustekinumab as a treatment for pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis, expanding therapeutic options for this patient group in the United States.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
This approval opens a clear market access path in pediatric ulcerative colitis treatment for medtech founders focused on biologics. You should start aligning clinical strategies and payer discussions to capture newly legitimised demand.
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