Roivant Sciences Ltd. affiliate Dermavant Sciences Inc. said it hopes to offer its Vtama (tapinarof 1%) to physicians as a convenient, once-daily medication for two of the largest dermatology indications – psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD) – following a successful readout in the first two Phase III studies of the topical cream. Analysts hailed the data as offering a potential best-in-class profile for an AD topical, positioning it to compete with Incyte Corporation’s Opzelura (ruxolitinib) and Pfizer Inc.’s Eucrisa (crisaborole) as well as steroidal therapies.
Dermavant’s Vtama Appears Well Positioned To Compete With Other Topicals In AD
Approved for psoriasis, Vtama met the primary and secondary endpoints in first of two Phase III atopic dermatitis studies. The Roivant affiliate will position the drug as a two-in-one solution for both.
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