FDA approves Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray for depression

FDA approves first standalone nasal spray for severe depression
Johnson & Johnson has announced the FDA’s approval of a first-of-its-kind, esketamine nasal spray called Spravato for the standalone treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), PTSD, and similar psychiatric conditions.
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FDA Approves Nasal Spray for Depression
The nasal spray Spravato, which is made from the drug esketamine, had been approved in 2019 for patients who failed to respond to at least two oral antidepressants.
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New Nasal Spray to Treat Depression Gets FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a nasal spray to treat depression—the first-ever stand-alone medication for patients with severe depression. Johnson & Johnson said patients who use the nasal spray Spravato—which is made from the drug esketamine—may see improvements in depressive symptoms in as little as 24 hours.
FDA approves standalone nasal spray for depression
A new nasal drug has been approved to treat depression. The drug Spravato  is a nasal spray made by Johnson and Johnson.
FDA allows standalone use of nasal spray antidepressant Spravato
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its approval of Spravato, an antidepressant nasal spray. The drug is now cleared for use as a standalone treatment for depression.
Nose spray to treat depression? FDA approves first-of-its-kind medicine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a nose spray to help treat depression, Johnson & Johnson announced Tuesday.
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