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Novartis

Novartis Reports Topline P-III (GCAptAIN) Trial Findings of Cosentyx (Secukinumab) for Giant Cell Arteritis

Shots: Novartis has reported topline P-III (GCAptAIN) trial results on Cosentyx to treat adults with newly diagnosed or relapsing giant cell arteritis (GCA) The P-III (GCAptAIN) trial assessed efficacy & safety of Cosentyx (300 or 150mg) vs PBO, both in combination with a glucocorticoid taper regimen, in GCA pts across 27 countries In the trial,…

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Abbvie

The CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion for AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Giant Cell Arteritis in Adults

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Rinvoq (15mg; QD) for the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) in adults with the EC’s decision expected in H1’25 Opinion was based on P-III (SELECT-GCA) trial assessing safety & efficacy of Rinvoq, where GCA pts (≥50yrs.) in first study period received either Rinvoq (7.5/15mg, QD) + 26wk. corticosteroid (CS) taper…

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