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Celltrion

FDA Approves Celltrion’s Yuflyma (Biosimilar, Humira) and its Unbranded Version for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) and Uveitis in Younger Patients

Shots: The US FDA has approved Yuflyma, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) & its unbranded version for the treatment of HS in adolescents (≥12yrs.), & uveitis in children (≥2yrs.) Yuflyma, an anti-TNFα mAb, was previously approved by the FDA for rheumatoid & psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, &…

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Novartis

Novartis’ Rhapsido (Remibrutinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Shots: The US FDA has approved Rhapsido for the treatment of adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who remain symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment. Regulatory filings are also made in the EU, Japan & China, with priority review granted in China Approval was backed by P-III (REMIX-1 & 2) trials in CSU, which showed improved…

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Incyte

Incyte Reports Topline Data from P-III (STOP-HS1 & STOP-HS2) Trials of Povorcitinib (INCB054707) for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Shots: The 2 P-III (STOP-HS1 & STOP-HS2) trials assessed povorcitinib (45 or 75mg, QD, PO) vs PBO in mod. to sev. HS pts (≥18yrs.; n=600 each) for 12wks., followed by 42wk. extension & 30-day follow-up STOP-HS1 met its 1EP, with povorcitinib (45 mg/75 mg) showing higher HiSCR50 rates at Wk. 12 (40.2%/40.6% vs 29.7%), while…

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