UCB's Bimzelx Close To Challenging Major Psoriasis Players

Recommended For EU Approval

With the drug demonstrating superiority over approved psoriasis therapies such as Cosentyx, Stelara and Humira in clinical trials, UCB's bimekizumab will shortly compete against these well-entrenched rivals on the European market, following a thumbs-up from the CHMP. 

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CHMP backing a big boost for Belgian group • Source: Archive

Having generated a hefty package of positive data, including wins in head-to-head trials with psoriasis market leaders such as Novartis AG's Cosentyx and Johnson & Johnson’s Stelara, UCB S.A.'s bimekizumab is finally set to cross the finishing line after being recommended for approval by EU regulators for psoriasis.

The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization...

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