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MARCH 16, 2024

FDA Approves Resmetirom, First Drug for MASH


Originally published by our sister publication Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News

By GEN Staff

The FDA granted accelerated approval to the first medication for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis, resmetirom (Rezdiffra, Madrigal).

Resmetirom is approved for use in conjunction with diet and exercise for adults with noncirrhotic MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (stages F2-F3 fibrosis).

“Previously, patients with NASH who also have notable