- In a Phase 3b study, Novartis' (NYSE:NVS) IL-17A inhibitor Cosentyx (secukinumab) demonstrated superiority to Janssen's (NYSE:JNJ) Stelara (ustekinumab) in psoriasis patients. The study met its primary endpoint of PASI 90 at week 16 as well as its secondary endpoint of PASI 75 at week 4. The results from the 679-patient study will be presented at a medical conference next year.
- In an earlier trial, Cosentyx demonstrated superiority to Amgen's Enbrel (etanercept).
- Regulatory approvals of secukinumab for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis are pending.
- Previously: Ad Comm backs approval of secukinumab (Oct. 21, 2014)
- Previously: Europe Ad Comm gives thumbs up to Novartis psoriasis drug (Nov. 21, 2014)