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FDA Approves Ustekinumab Injection for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis, Expanding IBD Options ...

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31 August 2026

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Biotech

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United States

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Read at pharmacytimes.com

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The FDA has approved ustekinumab injection for treating pediatric ulcerative colitis, broadening therapeutic options for children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the United States.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

This FDA approval opens a clearer path for paediatric treatment development and competitive positioning in IBD therapies. You can now target paediatric gastroenterology markets with new biologic assets and adapt trials for younger patients.

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1 source · 31 Aug 2026

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