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Potential blockbuster drugs to watch in 2025
Eleven drugs are poised to make waves in the pharmaceutical industry in 2025, according to the annual report.
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DUPIXENT (dupilumab)
DUPIXENT (dupilumab) is an injectable prescription medicine used to treat adult patients with moderate-to-severe eczema whose disease is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin (topical), or who cannot use topical therapies. DUPIXENT can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children.
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First-of-a-kind EU approval granted for eosinophilic esophagitis medicine
With its novel approach for addressing a fundamental cause of eosinophilic esophagitis, approval of the biologic marks a potential new standard of care for paediatric patients.
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AbbVie JAK inhibitor shows potential in novel atopic dermatitis head-to-head trial
Patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis can strive for both little to no itch and clearer skin with AbbVie’s upadacitinib, topline Phase IIIb/IV study results suggest.
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Eosinophilic esophagitis medicine approval expanded
Approval of the first treatment for patients one year old and over with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) was based on trial data showing a greater proportion of children given Dupixent achieved histological remission compared to placebo.
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Could Dupixent be the first biologic to treat COPD?
Dupixent® is the first biologic to demonstrate significant improvement in lung function compared to placebo, a pivotal Phase III trial has shown.
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First medicine approved in EU for eosinophilic esophagitis
Dupixent® has been approved by European Commission as the first and only targeted medicine indicated for eosinophilic esophagitis.
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European Commission approves first medicine for prurigo nodularis
Dupixent®, the first and only targeted medicine for prurigo nodularis has been approved by the EC for adults with a moderate-to-severe form of the condition.
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Dupixent® delivers histological remission for paediatric EoE patients
Phase III trial data shows Dupixent® (dupilumab) has the potential to improve signs of eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) and support healthy weight gain in children with the condition.
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Rise of biologics set to continue, says report
According to a new report, biologics are forecast to have $120 billion greater sales than small molecules by 2027.
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Second Phase III study supports Dupixent® for eosinophilic oesophagitis
Dupixent® reduced eosinophilic oesophagitis symptoms by 64 percent compared to placebo and met primary endpoints in second Phase III study.
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Dupixent® reduces itch by 37 percent in prurigo nodularis patients
Dupixent® is the first biologic to significantly reduce itch and skin lesions in Phase III trial for prurigo nodularis.
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Dupixent® reduces atopic dermatitis by 70 percent in Phase III trial
Dupixent is the first biologic medicine to significantly reduce signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children as young as six months.
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EC approves Dupixent for children aged six to 11 to treat severe atopic dermatitis
The EC has approved an extension of marketing authorisation for Regeneron and Sanofi's Dupixent (dupilumab) for children aged six to 11 with severe atopic dermatitis.
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Dupixent® (dupilumab) significantly reduces severe asthma attacks in children, finds study
In combination with inhaled corticosteroids, the monoclonal antibody Dupixent improved lung function and reduced the rate of severe asthma attacks.
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Eczema drug effective against severe asthma
Two new studies of patients with difficult-to-control asthma show that the eczema drug dupilumab alleviates asthma symptoms and improves patients' ability to breathe better than standard therapies...
