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Transforming Lupus Management: Caterina Brindicci Shares AstraZeneca’s Approach to Patient-Focused Care 

Shots:  TULIP-SC full results reinforce efficacy and remission potential with subcutaneous Saphnelo, showing higher disease activity reduction (56.2% vs 34% placebo at Week 52), improved BICLA response, DORIS-defined remission, and reduced oral corticosteroid use, consistent with the IV formulation  Self-administration expands access and adherence, offering flexible at-home or clinic dosing, supporting earlier biologic intervention and steroid…
February 18, 2026

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Bringing Lupus Care Closer to Patients: Caterina Brindicci on AstraZeneca’s Next Chapter in Immunology

Shots:  AstraZeneca’s patient-focused immunology vision is reinforced by the EU approval of subcutaneous, self-administered Saphnelo (anifrolimab), offering people with SLE a more convenient option that reduces treatment burden, supports earlier biologic use, and advances the goal of remission beyond symptom control  The new formulation is expected to improve access, uptake, and adherence while easing infusion capacity constraints, with regulatory…
February 4, 2026

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AstraZeneca Reports EC Approval of Saphnelo for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Shots: The EC has approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, PFS) for the treatment of adults with SLE in combination with SoC; regulatory review is ongoing in the US & Japan Approval was based on the P-III (TULIP-SC) trial assessing Saphnelo vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. active, autoantibody-positive SLE while receiving SoC,…
December 16, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports Interim P-III (TULIP-SC) Trial Data of Saphnelo for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Shots: AstraZeneca has reported interim P-III (TULIP-SC) trial data assessing Saphnelo (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, accessorisedPFS) vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. active, autoantibody-positive SLE while receiving SoC Interim analysis conducted after the first 220 pts reached Wk. 52, showed Saphnelo reduced disease activity (1EP), measured by BICLA at Wk. 52; data to be…
September 18, 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…
July 24, 2025

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Enhancing Autoimmune Care: Caterina Brindicci from AstraZeneca in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots:   SLE-related diseases like CLE and IIM are characterized by strong type I interferon involvement. The proven efficacy of Saphnelo (anifrolumab) in SLE lays the foundation for its potential use in CLE and IIM  Recently, AstraZeneca initiated two new P-III trials, LAVENDER and JASMINE, to evaluate Saphnelo in cutaneous lupus erythematosus and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies …
March 3, 2025

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AstraZeneca at ACR 2023: Micki Hultquist Shares Post-hoc Analysis of Saphnelo

Shots:  AstraZeneca at ACR 2023 presented 18 abstracts from its respiratory and immunology pipelines  Micki Hultquist in a stimulating conversation with PharmaShots sheds light on Saphnelo, AstraZeneca’s first-in-class biologic treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)  The post-hoc analysis of the TULIP P-III program reveals that the patients showcased more frequent and sustained remission as compared…
February 5, 2024

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