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Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP, is a freelance medical writer and editor. She is also a pharmacist at New York Presbyterian Hospital–Lower Manhattan campus. She has been a past guest lecturer at Touro College of Pharmacy in New York City for the Medical Writing elective. Dr Kaufman is a member of the New York City Society of Health-Systems Pharmacy, the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists, the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)—Northeast Region Affiliate Chapter, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and the Empire State-Metropolitan NY Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association. She received her BS in Pharmacy from the University of Rhode Island (URI) College of Pharmacy and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences in Boston. She also completed a Drug Information Fellowship at the URI Drug Information Center/Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, R.I. Dr Kaufman is a registered pharmacist and is a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist.

Articles by Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP

Positive Week 12 Results for Rosnilimab in Patients with RA

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  June 18, 2025

Early study results demonstrate that rosnilimab may be safe and effective for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, reducing the signs and symptoms of RA by week 12 and achieving important primary and secondary study end points.

Biosimilar Update: 2025 Brings More FDA Approvals & Interchangeability

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  June 18, 2025

Here is a brief recap of the latest FDA-approved biosimilar agents, highlighting their reference products and interchangeability.

FDA Approves Upadacitinib for GCA

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  June 16, 2025

Supported by data in patients with new-onset and relapsing giant cell arteritis (GCA), the FDA approved upadacitinib for the treatment of adults with GCA.

FDA Approvals: Lupus Nephritis

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  May 31, 2025

Lupus nephritis is one of the leading causes of mortality for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and patients with both SLE and end-stage renal disease have standardized mortality ratios more than 60 times that of patients with SLE with normal kidney function.1 The good news: Rheumatologists now have not one, but two approved options…

Trials Find Potential Treatments for SLE, Lupus Nephritis

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  May 31, 2025

In summer 2024, two phase 3 studies were released with promising findings for the treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and those with lupus nephritis. SLE Disease Activity Dapirolizumab pegol is a novel, investigational, Fc-free anti-CD40L agent for people living with moderate to severe SLE.1 The randomized, double-blind, parallel-group PHOENYCS GO trial (N=321)…

Belimumab Promising for Children with Lupus Nephritis

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  May 31, 2025

In late July 2022, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved belimumab (Benlysta) for the treatment of children with active lupus nephritis aged 5 to 17 years old receiving standard therapy.1 Despite recent advances in treatment options for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), those with kidney involvement may develop endstage renal disease and…

SAP-001 Promising for Refractory Gout

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  May 9, 2025

Initial findings from a phase 2b clinical trial demonstrate the safety and efficacy of three different daily doses of SAP-001 to lower the serum urate levels of patients with refractory gout.

Cilnidipine Receives Orphan Drug Status to Treat Systemic Sclerosis

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  May 9, 2025

Based on research showing improved signs and symptoms of systemic sclerosis in patients taking cilnidipine vs. placebo, the FDA granted orphan drug designation for the agent.

Nipocalimab Receives Breakthrough Therapy Status for Sjögren’s Disease

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  May 9, 2025

Nipocalimab, an investigational monoclonal antibody that blocks FcRn and reduces levels of circulating immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies, has received the FDA’s breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of Sjögren’s disease.

FDA Approves Suzetrigine (VX-548), a Non-Opioid Analgesic

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  April 29, 2025

Based on research in post-surgery patients, the FDA approved suzetrigine, a non-opioid analgesic, for the treatment moderate to severe, acute pain in adults.

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