The new diagnostic code should streamline billing for treatment of nr-axSpA, better define the spectrum of spondyloarthritic diseases and enable new research strategies into these conditions.
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FDA Update: New Drug Approvals, New & Expanded Indications, & More
ATLANTA—New drug approvals, new and expanded drug indications, and important safety and other updates relevant for rheumatologists were presented by three physicians from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on Nov. 11 at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting. New JAK Inhibitor Approved for RA On Aug. 16, 2019, the FDA approved upadacitinib (Rinvoq), an…
FDA Rheumatology Update: New Drug Approvals, Plus Expanded Drug Indications & Safety Concerns
Last year, the FDA was busy with new biologic and other drug approvals, new and expanded drug indications, and important safety updates relevant to rheumatology…
UnitedHealthcare Delays Policy Changes Affecting Physician-Administered Treatments
Changes announced at the beginning of October have now been delayed for Actemra, Benlysta, Cimzia, Orencia and Simponi Aria, but changes to the Stelara policy remain in effect.
Rheumatology Drugs at a Glance, Part 3: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Over the past few years, biosimilars and other new drugs have been introduced to treat rheumatic illnesses. Some of the conditions we treat have numerous drug options, others have few or only off-label options. This series, “Rheumatology Drugs at a Glance,” provides streamlined information on the administration of biologic, biosimilar and small molecule inhibitor drugs…
Rheumatology Drugs at a Glance, Part 2: Psoriasis
Over the past few years, biosimilars and other new drugs have been introduced to treat rheumatic illnesses. Some of the conditions we treat have numerous drug option; others have few or only off-label options. This series, “Rheumatology Drugs at a Glance,” provides streamlined information on the administration of biologic, biosimilar and other medications used to…
Health Canada Approves Certolizumab Pegol & NICE Issues Guidance for Certolizumab Pegol
Certolizumab pegol has been approved in Canada for treating adults with plaque psoriasis. The U.K. has also issued its final guidance for the treatment’s use…
FDA Approves Certolizumab Pegol for Treating Non-Radiographic Axial SpA
Certolizumab pegol is now FDA approved to treat adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis…
Rheumatology Drugs at a Glance, Part 1: Psoriatic Arthritis
Over the past few years, biosimilars and other new drugs have been introduced to treat rheumatic illnesses. Some of the conditions we treat have numerous drug options, others have few or only off-label options. This series, Rheumatology Drugs at a Glance, provides streamlined information on the administration of biologic, biosimilar and other medications used to…
Certolizumab Pegol Receives FDA Approval for Plaque Psoriasis
On the basis of data from multiple clinical trials, the FDA has approved certolizumab pegol for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…