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flag FDA approves new oral antibiotic zoliflodacin for drug-resistant gonorrhea, with availability expected in late 2026.

flag The FDA has approved zoliflodacin, a new oral antibiotic, for treating uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in patients 12 and older, marking the first new treatment in decades. flag It is effective against drug-resistant strains, including those resistant to ceftriaxone and azithromycin, and is given as a single 3-gram dose. flag Approved based on a phase 3 trial with 930 participants, it showed similar cure rates to current treatments. flag The drug is expected to be available in late 2026. flag A second antibiotic, gepotidacin, was also approved around the same time. flag The approvals are seen as critical steps in addressing rising drug-resistant gonorrhea, which affects millions globally and is classified as a priority pathogen by the WHO.

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