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Drug Updates

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Results for Novel, Glucocorticoid-Sparing Treatment for Patients with PMR

Arthritis & Rheumatology  |  July 31, 2025

A phase 2 study from Spiera et al. found that patients with glucocorticoid-dependent PMR taking the antibody-drug conjugate ABBV-154 had a longer time to flare compared with those taking placebo, supporting further investigation.

JAK Inhibitors 101

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR  |  July 28, 2025

Experts provided an in-depth review of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, discussing the latest research on their use in the treatment of specific rheumatic conditions, the risks associated with them and more.

FDA Approves Ustekinumab-stba for All Forms & Dosages as Its Reference Product

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

Ustekinumab-stba (Steqeyma) now has FDA approval for all forms and dosages of its reference product, ustekinumab (Stelara), including a subcutaneous injection to treat pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.

New Study: Upadacitinib Is Treatment Option for Giant Cell Arteritis

Deborah Levenson  |  July 10, 2025

Results of the international SELECT-GCA study suggest that upadacitinib may be an effective new oral treatment for giant cell arteritis.

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.

Psychosocial Factors & Pain in Hand Osteoarthritis

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD  |  June 7, 2025

Attention to factors beyond the standard nociceptive model of painin patients with hand OA, including psychosocial considerations &other comorbidities, may impact a patient’s pain perception &pain course.

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)…

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