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In the last year, the FDA has approved five new Parkinson’s treatments. In order of approval date, these are: • Crexont – Immediate- and extended‑release levodopa carbidopa in one capsule; treats motor symptoms, potentially with fewer doses per day • Vyalev – A 24‑hour continuous, under-the-skin levodopa carbidopa infusion that eases motor symptoms, dyskinesia and fluctuations (ups and downs) • Onapgo – A 16-hour under-the-skin apomorphine infusion that eases motor symptoms and complications • A