Prior treatment with rituximab does not limit the effectiveness or safety of Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon) in people with  neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a further analysis of data from the N-MOmentum Phase 2/3 trial has found. Uplizna’s efficacy in preventing NMOSD attacks and its safety profile were comparable in trial…
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Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon), a medication for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), is now available in the U.S. through specialty distributor BioCareSD and specialty infusion pharmacy BioTek Remedys. The companies added the medication to their portfolio of specialty therapeutics to expand upon their product offering…
Note: This story was updated Nov. 2, 2021, to note that Soliris is taken every two weeks, rather than weekly. Soliris (eculizumab) is more effective than Enspryng (satralizumab) and Uplizna (inebilizumab) at lowering the risk of relapse in adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who are…
Enspryng (satralizumab), a therapy for adolescents and adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), has been recommended for reimbursement through Canada’s public drug plans, if certain conditions are met. Among the conditions established by the Canadian Drug…