A New PsA Drug Brings Relief, But Getting an Rx Is a Challenge
Doctors, patients struggle with new drug coverage. The recent approval of a new drug to treat psoriatic arthritis (PsA) was a welcome development for people living with this painful condition and the doctors who treat them. But those enthusiastic to try Bimzelx (bimekizumab) have run into a common problem associated with many types of new […]
Rheumatologists Eye AbbVie’s Rinvoq, Roche/Genentech’s Gazyva, and Bristol Myers Squibb’s Sotyktu as Front-Runners to Address Persistent Gaps in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Care, Spherix Global Insights Reports
Rheumatologists expect new mechanisms of action to reshape the SLE landscape as demand grows for safer, more effective options—particularly therapies with steroid-sparing potential and easier administration EXTON, PA, July 23, 2025 — Biologic use in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is steadily rising, with U.S. rheumatologists now treating close to 40% of their moderate-to-severe patients with […]
Pulmonologists and Rheumatologists Struggle to Diagnose and Manage CTD-ILD, According to New Research from Spherix Global Insights
Systemic sclerosis and myositis interstitial lung disease subtypes flagged as most difficult to manage; specialists cite lack of effective treatments and diagnostic clarity EXTON, PA, June 17, 2025 — According to Spherix Global Insights’ newly published Special Topix™: Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatology (US) report, both rheumatologists and pulmonologists report significant challenges in diagnosing and […]
Access Barriers Hamper Early Line Adoption of UCB’s Bimzelx at Six Months Post-Launch in Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis, According to Spherix Global Insights
Despite early access friction, Bimzelx’s clinical promise and prescriber satisfaction suggest long-term opportunity in PsA and axSpA. Exton, PA., June 2, 2025 – Just over six months into its dual launch across Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) and Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), UCB’s Bimzelx (bimekizumab) is demonstrating meaningful promise, though prescriber momentum remains tempered by access hurdles and […]
Specialists Eye Gazyva as a New Option for Lupus Nephritis, but ACR Guidelines Favor Benlysta and Lupkynis for Upfront Use, According to Spherix Global Insights
The ACR’s updated lupus nephritis treatment guidelines emphasize triple therapy regimens anchored by Benlysta or a calcineurin inhibitor, while Gazyva’s potential role in the evolving landscape remains to be established as the field continues to advance. Exton, PA., April 30, 2025 – The American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) newly updated treatment guidelines for lupus nephritis […]
A Glimpse Inside the CLE Pipeline: What’s Coming Down the Pike?
Dermatologists rely heavily on topical therapies for cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), but are increasingly interested in systemic agents with user-friendly formulations and dermatology-relevant experience such as deucravacitinib (Sotyktu BMS), an oral TYK2 inhibitor currently approved for psoriasis. Familiarity with its mechanism and a favorable safety profile have positioned deucravacitinib as a top contender for future […]
Specialists Set Sights on CLE Pipeline as Unmet Needs Persist and Candidate Pool Expands, According to Spherix Global Insights
Rheumatologists and dermatologists highlight Saphnelo, Sotyktu, and litifilimab as leading candidates to address unmet needs in CLE patients, particularly those with systemic involvement Exton, PA., April 10, 2025 – As treatment approaches for cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) continue to evolve, new data from Spherix Global Insights shed light on how specialists are currently managing the […]
Timely Findings Highlight Increased US Physician Familiarity with IRA Changes Amid Ongoing Reimbursement and Education Concerns, According to Spherix Global Insights
Recently released research reveals key insights into physician perspectives, practice management changes, and expected prescribing changes resulting from recent IRA-driven Medicare changes. EXTON, PA., April 10, 2025 — In 2025, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced significant Medicare reforms designed to reduce financial burdens for patients, including a new cap on out-of-pocket (OOP) prescription drug […]
US Rheumatologists Report Heightened Interest in Sotyktu for the Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis Post Positive Trial Results, According to Spherix Global Insights
While interest in BMS’s pipeline asset is strong, some prescribers are underwhelmed by ACR20 endpoint. EXTON, PA, March 27, 2025 – In late 2024, Bristol Myers Squibb announced positive topline results from its pivotal Phase 3 trials, POETYK PsA-1 and PsA-2, evaluating Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) in adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Both trials met their […]
Humira Biosimilars Gain Ground as Doctors Adjust and New Therapies Rise
AbbVie’s Humira was the top-selling drug in the world for many years. Now, its sales are eroding as doctors switch to biosimilars and new options enter the market. Immunology physicians are starting to adjust to the new treatment paradigm brought on by the entry of Humira biosimilars, sending sales of AbbVie’s mega-blockbuster down precipitously. But the […]
