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Novartis Cosentyx Approved in EU as World's First Targeted Therapy for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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In brief

On October 21, Novartis announced that the European Commission has approved Cosentyx (secukinumab) for adults with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) who had an inadequate response to glucocorticoids or who relapsed during glucocorticoid tapering. It is the first IL-17A inhibitor approved for PMR worldwide.

Why it matters

First targeted therapy approved for polymyalgia rheumatica, offering a new option for patients with inadequate glucocorticoid response or relapse during tapering.

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