Ventyx Biosciences is stopping work on its lead drug candidate in plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Despite achieving the goals of its Phase 2 test in psoriasis, the results are short of those achieved by big pharmaceutical companies with molecules that address the same target.
FDA approval of UCB’s Bimzelx gives the Belgian drugmaker a contender in the crowded plaque psoriasis therapies market. In the rare disease generalized myasthenia gravis, the agency approved Zilbrysq, a UCB drug with advantages over two blockbuster AstraZeneca drugs addressing the same target.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Johnson & Johnson’s oral psoriasis drug met the goals of a mid-stage clinical study, and the pharma giant now plans to advance the twice-daily pill to Phase 3 testing. J&J is one of several biopharmaceutical companies developing pill alternatives to biologic drugs that are injected or infused.
Eli Lilly’s acquisition of Dice Therapeutics comes eight months after the biotech reported positive data from a Phase 1 study in psoriasis. Dice develops oral small molecule drugs intended to offer alternatives to biologic drugs that are injected or infused.
Takeda Pharmaceutical drug TAK-279 achieved the main goal of a mid-stage clinical trial in plaque psoriasis, setting the stage for Phase 3. The Japanese pharmaceutical giant sees the small molecule as complementary to its top-selling product, the blockbuster inflammatory bowel disorder drug Entyvio, and competitive against Bristol Myers Squibb's Sotyktu.
The FDA approved Arcutis Biotherapeutics drug Zoryve, a topical treatment for plaque psoriasis. With the decision, the company will proceed with a pricing strategy it believes will speed up insurance coverage and patient adoption of the new treatment for the chronic inflammatory skin disorder.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.