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FDA investigating risk of Prolia® (denosumab) in advanced kidney disease

Nov 22, 2022

The FDA announced that it is investigating the risk of severe hypocalcemia with serious outcomes in patients with advanced kidney disease on dialysis treated with Amgen’s Prolia® (denosumab).  According to the announcement, FDA’s review of interim results of ongoing safety studies suggested an increased risk of hypocalcemia in patients with advanced kidney disease, and a substantial risk with serious outcomes including hospitalization and death.