AbbVie Reports Topline P-III (M19-044) Trial Data on Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Non-Segmental Vitiligo

Shots: AbbVie has reported topline P-III (M19-044) trial data on Rinvoq (15mg, QD, PO) in pts with non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) who were eligible for systemic therapy Trial incl. 2 replicate studies in NSV pts (n=614; ≥12yrs.): Study 1 (206 Rinvoq, 102 PBO) & Study 2 (205 Rinvoq, 101 PBO), where in both studies' Period A, pts…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 30, 2025

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AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Receives the Health Canada Approval for Giant Cell Arteritis

Shots: Health Canada has approved Rinvoq (15mg; QD) as a monotx. & in combination with corticosteroid to treat adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA) Approval was based on P-III (SELECT-GCA) trial assessing Rinvoq, where GCA pts (n=428) in 1st study period received either Rinvoq (7.5 or 15mg, QD) + 26wk. corticosteroid (CS) taper regimen or PBO +…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 28, 2025

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AbbVie Reports Topline P-III (UP-AA) Trial Data on Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Alopecia Areata

Shots: AbbVie has reported topline P-III (UP-AA) trial data on Rinvoq (QD) for sev. alopecia areata in pts with a mean baseline SALT score of 84 Trial incl. 2 replicate studies (Study 1 & 2) in AA pts (n=1399; 12-64yrs.), where in both studies' Period A, pts were randomized to Rinvoq 15mg, 30mg, or PBO…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 22, 2025

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AbbVie Reports Topline P-III (UP-AA) Trial Data on Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Alopecia Areata

Shots: AbbVie has reported topline P-III (UP-AA) trial data on Rinvoq (QD) for sev. alopecia areata in adults & adolescents with a mean baseline SALT score of 83.8 Trial incl. 2 replicate studies (Study 1 & 2) in AA pts (n=1399; 12-64yrs.), where both studies' Period A, pts were randomized to Rinvoq 15mg, 30mg, or…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 31, 2025

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Top 20 Immunology Companies of 2025

Shots: Immunology continues to be a key focus area, with biopharmaceutical companies rigorously advancing innovative therapies including drugs, vaccines, and antibodies to address evolving patient needs and improve disease outcomes In 2024, the global immunology market size was valued at $109.4B and expected to reach $254.23B by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.8% from 2024…

ByPrince GiriJuly 24, 2025

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Unlocking Approval: Sofie Berg from AbbVie in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots: AbbVie adds an eighth indication to Rinvoq’s label with the European Commission’s approval for treating adult patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) Sofie Berg, Therapeutic Area Head of International Immunology at AbbVie, in a conversation with PharmaShots, shares insights from the SELECT-GCA trial evaluating Rinvoq in GCA, highlighting both primary and secondary endpoints Rinvoq…

BySaurabh ChaubeyJuly 9, 2025

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AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Giant Cell Arteritis

Shots: The US FDA has approved Rinvoq (15mg; QD) to treat adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA) following the EC’s Approval in Apr 2025 Approval was based on P-III (SELECT-GCA) trial assessing Rinvoq, where GCA pts (n=428) in 1st study period received either Rinvoq (7.5 or 15mg, QD) + 26wk. corticosteroid (CS) taper regimen or PBO +…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 30, 2025

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The EC Approves AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Giant Cell Arteritis in Adults

Shots: The EC has approved Rinvoq (15mg; QD) to treat adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA) in 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (SELECT-GCA) trial assessing Rinvoq, where GCA pts (n=428) in first study period received either Rinvoq (7.5 or 15mg, QD) + 26wk. corticosteroid (CS) taper regimen or PBO + 52wk. CS taper regimen…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 8, 2025

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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…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 28, 2025

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Insights+: EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in February 2023

Shots: The EMA approved 7 New Chemical Entity (NCE) and 5 Biologic Drugs in February 2023, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry In February 2023, the major highlights drugs were Forxiga’s Approval for symptomatic chronic heart failure, Fintepla for adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with lennox-gastaut syndrome PharmaShots has compiled…

BySenior EditorMarch 23, 2023

AbbVie Reports Topline P-III (M19-044) Trial Data on Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Non-Segmental Vitiligo

AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Receives the Health Canada Approval for Giant Cell Arteritis

AbbVie Reports Topline P-III (UP-AA) Trial Data on Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Alopecia Areata

AbbVie Reports Topline P-III (UP-AA) Trial Data on Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Alopecia Areata

Top 20 Immunology Companies of 2025

Unlocking Approval: Sofie Berg from AbbVie in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots

AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Giant Cell Arteritis

The EC Approves AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Giant Cell Arteritis in Adults

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

Insights+: EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in February 2023

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