CMS TransmittalOphthalmology

FDA Approval: LUMVOA (VELIGROTUG-VVZE) — Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

FDA-BLA761530

Document details

Document type
CMS Transmittal
Issuing body
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Document ID
FDA-BLA761530
Published
July 2, 2026
Effective date
June 26, 2026
MAC region
National

Summary

LUMVOA (veligrotug) was approved on June 26, 2026 as a new molecular entity administered intravenously, placing it squarely in the Part B billing pathway as a provider-administered injectable. As a br

New IV injectable LUMVOA enters Part B; J-code pending.

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/appletter/2026/761530Orig1s000ltr.pdf

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