Celltrion's CT-P13 (biosimilar- infliximab) Receives CHMP's Positive Opinion for its SC Formulation to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
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- The EMA’s CHMP has adopted the positive opinion for CT-P13 SC for its MAA which is based on P-I/III study assessing PK- safety & efficacy of CT-P13 SC vs its IV formulation in patients with active RA
- The P-I/III study results demonstrated non-inferiority in efficacy of CT-P13 SC to CT-P13 IV @30wks. with similar DAS28- ACR20- ACR50- ACR70 scores and EULAR-CRP response and showed comparable safety profile
- CT-P13 SC is the subcutaneous version of Remsima (biosimilar infliximab)- available with three administration options- i.e- via a pre-filled pen (auto-injector)- pre-filled syringe or pre-filled syringe with needle safeguard- being evaluated in ongoing P-III study for IBD
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