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Setmelanotide — evidence
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Regulatory notes
FDA-approved drug substance
- IMCIVREE (setmelanotide acetate), NDA 213793, approved 25 November 2020 as a new molecular entity under priority review.
- The label effective 1 April 2026 includes acquired hypothalamic obesity alongside the genetic indications.
- Not named on the WADA 2026 Prohibited List.
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Last reviewed 15 September 2026 · Compiled by Therapept Editorial · How these records are built