FDA OKs First New Drug in Years for Sickle Cell

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug on Friday that reduces the complications associated with sickle cell disease — the first drug approved for the blood disorder in more than 20 years.

The drug, called Endari, consists of L-glutamine, which is an amino acid, and is approved for sickle cell patients five years and older.

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