Fighting for market position in atopic dermatitis with Sanofi/Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s established Dupixent (dupilumab), AbbVie Inc. reported data from a Phase IIIb/IV head-to-head study on 25 April that it asserts demonstrates Rinvoq’s (upadacitinib) superiority on a stringent primary dual endpoint measuring complete skin clearance and little to no itch.
AbbVie Claims Rinvoq Superiority To Dupixent In AD
In a head-to-head study of Rinvoq versus Dupixent in atopic dermatitis, the AbbVie drug showed superiority on a composite endpoint measuring skin clearance and itch resolution.
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