The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever stand-alone nasal spray to treat drug-resistant depression. Johnson & Johnson's Spravato was approved to treat a major depressive disorder,

Johnson & Johnson has announced the FDA’s approval of a first-of-its-kind, esketamine nasal spray called Spravato for the standalone treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), PTSD, and similar psychiatric conditions.

Johnson & Johnson JNJ announced that the FDA has approved its supplemental new drug application (sNDA), seeking approval for Spravato (esketamine) as a monotherapy for adults living with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).