FDA, ketamine and depression

Spravato Nasal Spray Can Now Be Used Alone for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its approval of a ketamine nasal spray, Spravato (esketamine), as a standalone therapy for adults with treatment-resistant depression.
J&J's ketamine-derived nasal spray approved by FDA to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression for those who had an inadequate response to oral antidepressants.
FDA approves standalone use of J&J’s ketamine-derived depression treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be used as a standalone treatment for patients with severe depression, the company said on Tuesday.
FDA approves Johnson & Johnson’s ketamine-derived nasal spray for depression as stand-alone treatment
The announcement was welcome news for those with major depressive disorder, which affects an estimated 8.3% of the adult population.
Ketamine-Derived Nasal Spray Approved as Standalone Treatment for Tough Depression Cases
An emerging treatment for clinical depression has reached an important milestone. This week, the Food and Drug Administration approved Johnson & Johnson’s ketamine-based nasal spray, Spravato, as a standalone therapy for cases of depression that haven’t responded to other options.
The FDA just approved this ketamine-derived nasal spray for depression treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Spravato, a nasal spray developed by Johnson & Johnson, as a standalone treatment for adults with major depressive disorder who have not responded to at least two other antidepressants.
What to Know About the New Nasal Spray for Tough Depression
“We have not seen that.” Research also suggests that esketamine nasal spray doesn’t affect thinking skills the way high doses of ketamine do. What’s Next Along with treatment-resistant ...
FDA-approved nasal spray for severe depression can lead to remission
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the nasal spray Spravato for the treatment of major depression in people who have not responded to at least two oral antidepressants.
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FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray to help millions of U.S. patients suffering from severe depression. Spravato, approved as a ...
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Does Medicare cover ketamine infusions for mental health conditions?
Because it is still awaiting approval, Medicare does not typically cover the use of ketamine infusion for treating mental health conditions. However, they may cover the FDA-approved nasal spray ...