Lilly/Incyte’s Olumiant Breezes Ahead of JAK Pack In Atopic Dermatitis

Lilly/Incyte’s JAK inhibitor baricitinib is the first of its class to report positive Phase III data in atopic dermatitis. But will the dosing worries of Olumiant’s rheumatoid arthritis indication spoil the party?

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The BREEZE Trials Show Olumiant's Potential In AD • Source: Shutterstock

Positive Phase III three results have propelled Eli Lilly & Co. and Incyte Corp.’s Olumiant (baricitinib) closer to becoming the first janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor approved for atopic dermatitis (AD), potentially a $2bn market.

It also puts baricitinib ahead of other more selective JAK1 rivals, such as Pfizer Inc.’s orally administered abrocitinib, for...

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