Autoimmune disease drove recent FDA approvals, with clearances for a novel interleukin-6 blocker (Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Kevzara) and a breakthrough-designated use of another IL-6 inhibitor (Roche's Actemra).
FDA's other major approval of the week came in oncology, with expanded use of Novartis AG's Zykadia. (See sidebar)






