CMS TransmittalRadiology

FDA Approval: AMBELVIST (GADOQUATRANE) — Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

FDA-NDA219627

Document details

Document type
CMS Transmittal
Issuing body
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Document ID
FDA-NDA219627
Published
June 18, 2026
Effective date
June 12, 2026
MAC region
National

Summary

Ambelvist (Gadoquatrane) is approved for intravenous administration, indicating that billing will follow the Part B pathway. As it is designated as an orphan drug, it may qualify for special considera

New orphan drug Ambelvist approved for intravenous administration.

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=219627

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