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5 FDA Decisions for Primary Care to Know from September 2026

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September FDA news included updates in CKD and type 1 diabetes, major depressive disorder, insulin pump technology, alopecia areata, and more.

September 2026 brought several US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actions with relevance across cardiometabolic care, diabetes management, dermatology, and behavioral health. The updates include approval of finerenone (Kerendia) for adults with chronic kidney disease associated with type 1 diabetes, approval of once-weekly insulin efsitora alfa-gobe (Onswik) for adults with type 2 diabetes, and FDA clearance of Beta Bionics’ Mint smartphone-controlled insulin patch pump.

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