Boehringer’s Spesolimab Wins First Approval In Rare Skin Condition

May Commercialize Therapy Alone

The German firm’s monoclonal antibody has received a US thumbs-up for a severe skin disease with high unmet need but it must address diagnostic and educational hurdles.    

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The US Nod Marks Boehringer's First Major New Drug Approval In Years • Source: Shutterstock

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH’s spesolimab is the first drug approved for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) flares but the niche indication could present challenges surrounding diagnosis and awareness.

The private firm will market spesolimab under the brand name Spevigo following a thumbs-up from the US Food and Drug...

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