Novartis AG's hopes of adding more indications for its anti-inflammatory blockbuster Cosentyx have received a boost from two positive late-stage hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) trials but some observers are concerned they may not be positive enough to challenge Humira as the lead biologic for tackling the debilitating skin condition.
Novartis’s Cosentyx Secures Qualified Win In Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Moving Towards Ten Approvals For Blockbuster
The Swiss major’s Cosentyx has succeeded in two trials for the debilitating skin condition but there are concerns that the data may not be sufficient to shift AbbVie’s Humira off the top spot for treatment.
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