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Data at 68 weeks of treatment with LEQSELVI showed ongoing and clinically meaningful improvement in scalp hair regrowth Study finds that doctors and patients prefer fast time to onset and proven efficacy in JAK inhibitor options, regardless of dosing schedule MUMBAI, India and PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE: SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715, together with its subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies, "Sun Pharma") today presented new data highlighting the clinical efficacy and safety of LEQSELVI™ (deuruxolitinib) 8 mg tablets at the 44th Annual Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference, being held October 24-27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. LEQSELVI 8 mg tablets was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata (AA) earlier this year. LEQSELVI, a JAK inhibitor, treats alopecia areata at the source and is clinically proven to deliver statistically significant efficacy. LEQSELVI data presented at Fall Clinical includes pooled long-term results from open-label extension (OLE) studies showing ongoing and clinically meaningful improvements in scalp hair regrowth in adults with AA taking LEQSELVI for up to 68 weeks. To determine long-term efficacy, the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) scores were analyzed using two methods: Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) and As Observed (AO). At the end of the qualifying trial period at Week 24, 32.6% of patients receiving LEQSELVI 8 mg BID (twice daily) achieved a SALT ≤20 score; the percentage of SALT 20 responders increased to 48.8% (LOCF analysis) and 76.6% (AO analysis) at Week 68 of the OLE studies. Additionally, 99.6% (282 patients) maintained their response to LEQSELVI 8 mg BID (as defined by sustaining a SALT ≤50 after achieving SALT ≤20 during the OLE studies as of the cutoff date). "This research provides insight into the durability of response experienced with LEQSELVI 8 mg twice daily, adding to a growing body of evidence highlighting the benefits of this treatment for those living with severe alopecia areata," said Brett King, MD, PhD. "These data highlight an important role for deuruxolitinib in the care of patients living with this disease." In addition to the OLE study, two posters presented at Fall Clinical capture patient and clinician feedback for the treatment of AA which confirm the preference for treatment options with fast time to onset and proven efficacy, irrespective of dosing schedules. In the blinded treatment scenario displaying profiles of LEQSELVI, baricitinib and ritlecitinib, patients and clinicians chose the profile of LEQSELVI as the preferred therapeutic option. "As we continue to grow the Sun Pharma dermatology portfolio, the data presented at Fall Clinical support a growing body of clinical evidence, which show LEQSELVI is an effective treatment option for those living with severe alopecia areata," said Marek Honczarenko, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Development at Sun Pharma. "We're excited to share these important data with the dermatology community and look forward to seeing patients living with alopecia areata access this innovative treatment option." LEQSELVI may cause serious side effects including serious infections, malignancies, thrombosis, gastrointestinal perforations, and certain laboratory abnormalities. There also may be an increased risk of mortality and major cardiovascular events. LEQSELVI should not be used in patients who are CYP2C9 poor metabolizers or who are taking moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitors. In placebo-controlled trials, the three most common adverse events were headache (12.4% as compared to 9.4% with placebo), acne (10% as compared to 4.3% with placebo), and nasopharyngitis (8.1% as compared to 6.7% with placebo). Please see full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING and Medication Guide, and see below for Important Safety Information. For more information about LEQSELVI, visit LEQSELVI.com. About LEQSELVI™ and alopecia areata LEQSELVI (deuruxolitinib) 8 mg tablets is an oral selective inhibitor of Janus kinases JAK1 and JAK2 approved for the treatment of adult patients with severe alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks hair follicles, resulting in partial or complete loss of hair on the scalp and body. Alopecia areata may affect up to 2.5% of the United States and global population during their lifetime.1,2,3 The scalp is the most commonly affected area, but any hair-bearing site can be affected alone or together with the scalp. Onset of the disease can occur throughout life and affects both women and men. Alopecia areata can be associated with serious psychological consequences, including anxiety and depression. There are currently limited approved treatment options available for alopecia areata. LEQSELVI Important Safety Information Please click here for full Prescribing Information Including BOXED WARNING and Medication Guide. Indications and Usage LEQSELVI (deuruxolitinib) is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata. Limitations of Use LEQSELVI is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants. Contraindications LEQSELVI is contraindicated in patients who are CYP2C9 poor metabolizers or who are using moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitors. Warnings Serious Infections Increased risk of serious bacterial, fungal, viral and opportunistic infections including tuberculosis (TB) that may lead to hospitalization or death. Interrupt treatment with LEQSELVI if a serious infection occurs until the infection is controlled. Test for latent TB before and during therapy; treat latent TB prior to use. Monitor all patients for active TB during treatment, even patients with initial negative, latent TB test. Mortality Higher rate of all-cause mortality, including sudden cardiovascular death with another Janus kinase inhibitor (JAK) vs. TNF blockers in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. LEQSELVI is not approved for use in RA patients. Malignancy Malignancies have occurred in patients treated with LEQSELVI. Higher rate of lymphomas and lung cancers with another JAK inhibitor vs. TNF blockers in RA patients. Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Higher rate of MACE (defined as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke) with another Janus kinase inhibitor (JAK) vs. TNF blockers in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Thrombosis Thrombosis, including PE, DVT & CVT, has occurred in patients treated with LEQSELVI. Increased incidence of pulmonary embolism, venous and arterial thrombosis with another JAK inhibitor vs. TNF blockers. Increased risk of serious adverse reactions in CYP2C9 poor metabolizers or with concomitant use of moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitors Do not treat patients who are CYP2C9 poor metabolizers or patients taking a moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitor with LEQSELVI. Gastrointestinal Perforations GI perforations have occurred in patients treated with LEQSELVI. Monitor patients who may be at increased risk for gastrointestinal perforation. Evaluate promptly patients presenting with new onset abdominal symptoms. Lipid elevations, anemia, neutropenia, and lymphopenia Monitor for changes in lipids, hemoglobin, neutrophils, and lymphocytes. Immunizations Avoid use of live vaccines during or immediately prior to LEQSELVI treatment. Prior to initiating LEQSELVI, it is recommended that patients be brought up to date with all immunizations. Dosage The recommended dosage of LEQSELVI for the treatment of severe alopecia areata is 8 mg orally twice daily, with or without food. Before treatment with LEQSELVI, perform the following evaluations: CYP2C9 genotype & use of moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitors; Active and latent tuberculosis evaluation; Viral hepatitis screening; Complete blood count (LEQSELVI treatment is not recommended in patients with an absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) <500 cells/mm3 absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <1,000 cells/mm3, or hemoglobin level <8 g/dl). Adverse Reactions Most common adverse reactions (≥1%) are headache, acne, nasopharyngitis, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, hyperlipidemia, fatigue, weight increased, lymphopenia, thrombocytosis, anemia, skin and soft tissue infections, neutropenia, and herpes. Use in Specific Populations Based on animal studies, LEQSELVI may cause fetal harm during pregnancy. Pregnant women should be advised of a risk to the fetus. Consider pregnancy planning and prevention for women of reproductive potential. LEQSELVI should not be used by women who are breastfeeding until one day after the last dose. LEQSELVI should not be used by patients with severe renal impairment or severe hepatic impairment. References Benigno M. A Large Cross-Sectional Survey Study of the Prevalence of alopecia areata in the United States, Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology 2020. Lee HH et al. Epidemiology of alopecia areata, ophiasis, totalis, and universalis: A systematic review and meta-analysis, J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Mar; 82(3): 675-682. Fricke et al. Epidemiology and burden of alopecia areata: a systematic review, Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2015 Jul 24;8: 397-403. About Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. (CIN – L24230GJ1993PLC019050) Sun Pharma is the world's leading specialty generics company with a presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. It is the largest pharmaceutical company in India and is a leading generic company in the US as well as Global Emerging Markets. Sun's high growth Global Specialty portfolio spans innovative products in dermatology, ophthalmology, and onco-dermatology and accounts for over 18% of company sales. The company's vertically integrated operations deliver high-quality medicines, trusted by physicians and consumers in over 100 countries. Its manufacturing facilities are spread across six continents. Sun Pharma is proud of its multi-cultural workforce drawn from over 50 nations. For further information, please visit and follow us on LinkedIn & X (Formerly Twitter). Disclaimer: Statements in this "document" describing the Company's objectives, projections, estimates, expectations, plans or predictions, industry conditions, or events may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied. The Company undertakes any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect developments or circumstances that arise or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated developments/circumstances after the date hereof. Contacts: Sun Pharma SOURCE Sun Pharma WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

JAK inhibitors are a class of medications that work by blocking Janus kinases (JAKs), enzymes that are involved in the signaling pathways of various cytokines and growth factors. JAK inhibitors offer a more targeted approach to treating immune-mediated diseases compared to traditional therapies like corticosteroids or conventional immunosuppressants; this specificity reduces side effects and increases efficacy and is a major driver for the demand for JAK inhibitors. LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DelveInsight's ' JAK Inhibitors Pipeline Insight 2024 ' report provides comprehensive global coverage of pipeline JAK inhibitors in various stages of clinical development, major pharmaceutical companies are working to advance the pipeline space and future growth potential of the JAK inhibitors pipeline domain. Key Takeaways from the JAK Inhibitors Pipeline Report DelveInsight's JAK inhibitors pipeline report depicts a robust space with 50+ active players working to develop 55+ pipeline JAK inhibitors. Key JAK inhibitors companies such as Incyte Corporation, Celon Pharma, Aclaris Therapeutics, Sareum, AstraZeneca, Incyte Corporation, Ajax Therapeutics, Pfizer, GSK, Dizal Pharmaceutical, Confluence Life Sciences, Celon Pharma, Incyte Corporation, Arcutis Biotherapeutics/Reistone Biopharma, Esker Therapeutics, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical and others are evaluating new JAK Inhibitors drugs to improve the treatment landscape. Promising pipeline JAK inhibitors such as Povorcitinib, CPL409116, ATI-2138, SDC 1802, AZD 4604, INCB-160058, Research programme: JAK2 inhibitors, Ritlecitinib, Momelotinib, DZD4205, ATI 2138, CPL 409116, Itacitinib, Ivarmacitinib, ESK 001, Repotrectinib, Rovadicitinib, and others are under different phases of JAK inhibitors clinical trials. In October 2024, Pelabresib in combination with ruxolitinib showed benefit in treating patients with JAK Inhibitor-Naïve Myelofibrosis significantly reduced splenomegaly, and improved anemia that has not been previously treated with Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis). In September 2024, Eli Lilly and Company and EVA Pharma announced that the companies have agreed to expand access to baricitinib to an estimated 20,000 people in 49 low- to middle-income countries in Africa by 2030. In May 2024, Ajax Therapeutics, Inc., announced that it had received clearance for its Investigational New Drug application from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase I clinical study of AJ1–11095, a first-in-class Type II JAK2 inhibitor, for the treatment of patients with myelofibrosis. In February 2024, Novartis announced that it intends to acquire MorphoSys. The acquisition, which was unanimously approved by the boards of both Novartis and MorphoSys, is expected to close in the first half of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. In January 2024, NS Pharma received orphan drug designation (ODD) from the European Commission (EC) for NS-229, which is being developed to treat eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare autoimmune disease. In December 2023, Sun Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that it has entered a licensing agreement with Aclaris Therapeutics Inc., the company announced in a regulatory filing. Under the agreement, Aclaris granted Sun Pharma exclusive rights under certain patents for the use of deuruxolitinib, Sun Pharma's JAK inhibitor, or other isotopic forms of ruxolitinib, to treat alopecia areata (AA) or androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Request a sample and discover the recent advances in JAK inhibitors drugs @ JAK Inhibitors Pipeline Report The JAK inhibitors pipeline report provides detailed profiles of pipeline assets, a comparative analysis of clinical and non-clinical stage JAK inhibitors drugs, inactive and dormant assets, a comprehensive assessment of driving and restraining factors, and an assessment of opportunities and risks in the JAK inhibitors clinical trial landscape. JAK Inhibitors Overview Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are a class of medications designed to interfere with the activity of the Janus kinase family of enzymes, which play a crucial role in the signaling pathways of immune responses. These enzymes are key mediators in transmitting signals from cytokines and growth factors, which regulate blood cell production and immune system function. By blocking these signals, JAK inhibitors help to control the overactive immune response seen in several inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. They have shown significant efficacy in treating conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis, among others. The most common JAK inhibitors include tofacitinib, baricitinib, and upadacitinib, which are administered orally. Beyond their role in autoimmune diseases, JAK inhibitors are also being explored for use in treating certain cancers and myeloproliferative disorders, where abnormal JAK signaling contributes to uncontrolled cell growth. In diseases like myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera, JAK inhibitors can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. However, there are potential side effects associated with their use, including increased susceptibility to infections, blood clots, and cardiovascular risks, given their impact on the immune system. As research continues, the therapeutic potential of JAK inhibitors is expanding, offering new hope for patients with difficult-to-treat conditions. Find out more about JAK inhibitors drugs @ JAK Inhibitors Analysis A snapshot of the Pipeline JAK Inhibitors Drugs mentioned in the report: Learn more about the emerging JAK inhibitors @ JAK Inhibitors Clinical Trials JAK Inhibitors Therapeutics Assessment The JAK inhibitors pipeline report proffers an integral view of the emerging JAK inhibitors segmented by stage, product type, molecule type, and route of administration. Scope of the JAK Inhibitors Pipeline Report Coverage: Global Therapeutic Assessment By Product Type: Mono, Combination, Mono/Combination Therapeutic Assessment By Clinical Stages: Discovery, Pre-clinical, Phase I, Phase II, Phase III Therapeutics Assessment By Route of Administration: Oral, Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Parenteral, Topical Therapeutics Assessment By Molecule Type: Recombinant fusion proteins, Small molecule, Monoclonal antibody, Peptide, Polymer, Gene therapy Key JAK Inhibitors Companies: Incyte Corporation, Celon Pharma, Aclaris Therapeutics, Sareum, AstraZeneca, Incyte Corporation, Ajax Therapeutics, Pfizer, GSK, Dizal Pharmaceutical, Confluence Life Sciences, Celon Pharma, Incyte Corporation, Arcutis Biotherapeutics/Reistone Biopharma, Esker Therapeutics, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical, and others. Key JAK Inhibitors Pipeline Therapies: Povorcitinib, CPL409116, ATI-2138, SDC 1802, AZD 4604, INCB-160058, Research programme: JAK2 inhibitors, Ritlecitinib, Momelotinib, DZD4205, ATI 2138, CPL 409116, Itacitinib, Ivarmacitinib, ESK 001, Repotrectinib, Rovadicitinib, and others. Dive deep into rich insights for new JAK inhibitors, visit @ JAK Inhibitors Drugs Table of Contents For further information on the JAK inhibitors pipeline therapeutics, reach out @ JAK Inhibitors Therapeutics Related Reports JAK Inhibitors Market JAK Inhibitors Market Size, Target Population, Competitive Landscape & Market Forecast – 2034 report provides comprehensive insights about the pipeline landscape, pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and non-clinical stage products, and the key JAK inhibitors companies, including Eli Lilly and Company, Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd, Incyte Corporation, Kartos Therapeutics, Inc., Dompé Farmaceutici S.p.A, Sanofi, Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Celgene, Abivax S.A., Telios Pharma, Inc., AstraZeneca, Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc, TWi Biotechnology, Inc., Geron Corporation, Ajax Therapeutics, Inc., among others. 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In the Phase 3b/4 PSORIATYK SCALP trial Sotyktu was superior to placebo across all primary and secondary endpoints at Week 16, with patients reporting significantly greater improvement in symptoms Safety pro PSORIATYK SCALP was consistent with the established safety pro Sotyktu In the real-world RePhlect registry of patients, six months of Sotyktu treatment was consistent with the efficacy outcomes observed in the POETYK clinical studies for psoriasis PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- $BMY #PSORIATYK -- Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) today announced positive results from the Phase 3b/4 PSORIATYK SCALP trial evaluating Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) for the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe scalp psoriasis, including those with less extensive overall psoriasis. The primary endpoint was met, with a statistically significant improvement in the scalp-specific Physician’s Global Assessment (ss-PGA) response of 0 or 1 (clear/almost clear) at 16 weeks, with more than three times as many patients achieving ss-PGA 0/1 with Sotyktu treatment compared to those on placebo (48.5% versus 13.7%, respectively; p<0.0001). The new PSORIATYK SCALP efficacy and safety results (oral presentation FC04.07, abstract #5627), patient-reported outcomes (oral presentation FC06.06, abstract #5390) and 23 additional abstracts are being presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress in Amsterdam, Netherlands taking place September 25-28, 2024. “Approximately 80% of people living with plaque psoriasis have scalp involvement and typically experience itching, flaking, pain and bleeding, which greatly diminish their quality of life,” said Mark Lebwohl, MD, dean of Clinical Therapeutics at the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and an investigator and paid consultant for Bristol Myers Squibb. “These new results reinforce that oral Sotyktu is a safe and effective once-daily treatment for people living with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, with involvement of high impact areas such as the scalp.” The trial also met key secondary endpoints at Week 16, with a significantly higher percentage of patients achieving at least a 90% improvement in Psoriasis Scalp Severity Index (PSSI) response and a change from baseline (CFB) in scalp-specific itch with Sotyktu treatment compared with placebo (PSSI 90: 38.8% versus 2.0%, respectively, p<0.0001; mean CFB in scalp-specific itch -3.2 versus -0.7, respectively, p<0.0001). In patients with Static Physician’s Global Assessment (sPGA) ≥3, a greater proportion achieved sPGA 0/1 with Sotyktu treatment versus placebo (51.0% versus 4.3%; p<0.0001). Greater improvements were also reported by patients receiving Sotyktu versus placebo, respectively, in achieving the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) for scalp-specific itch (41.7% versus 9.8%; p<0.0001), pain (26.2% versus 11.8%; p=0.0372) and flaking (53.4% versus 19.6%; p<0.0001), as well as whole-body itch (39.8% versus 13.7%; p=0.0009) numeric rating scale (NRS) scores. The safety pro Sotyktu in PSORIATYK SCALP was consistent with findings in previously conducted clinical trials of Sotyktu in psoriasis. The most common adverse events associated with Sotyktu treatment in the PSORIATYK SCALP trial were nasopharyngitis (14.6%), upper respiratory tract infection (11.7%), acne (9.7%), headache (7.8%), COVID-19 (5.8%) and pustular acne (5.8%). Real-world analysis demonstrates consistent effectiveness with Sotyktu An interim analysis (poster #P3311, abstract #5500) of the Registry of Psoriasis Health Outcomes: A Longitudinal Real-World Collaboration Study (RePhlect) evaluated 118 patients, 108 of whom had moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This analysis found that the effectiveness after six months of continuous Sotyktu treatment in real-world registry patients was consistent with efficacy outcomes observed in the POETYK PSO clinical studies in patients living with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Findings showed that patients in the overall group achieved statistically significant mean decreases in measures of disease severity (67.9% achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) scores ≤3; PASI mean baseline score 6.3, change from baseline -4.1, p<0.001), percentage of affected Body Surface Area (BSA) scores (64.1% of patients achieved a BSA ≤3%; BSA mean baseline score 9.3, change from baseline -5.8, p<0.001) and Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) scores (46.8% achieved IGA scores of 0/1; IGA mean baseline score 2.7, change from baseline -1.2, p<0.001) from baseline to follow-up. Similar results were observed in the subset of patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. “These data further demonstrate the safety and efficacy of Sotyktu for the treatment of psoriasis in high-impact areas, such as the scalp, and include the first analysis from our RePhlect registry providing evidence highlighting the real-world benefit of Sotyktu for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis,” said Daniel Quirk, MD, MPH, MBA, senior vice president, worldwide Immunology and Neuroscience medical affairs, Bristol Myers Squibb. “We believe Sotyktu has the potential to be the systemic therapy that healthcare providers turn to when treating adult patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, especially those with scalp involvement. Overall, these promising results reinforce once-daily Sotyktu as a potential oral standard of care as we continue to lead in TYK2 innovation.” Sotyktu is also being studied in clinical trials across multiple immune-mediated diseases. Bristol Myers Squibb thanks the patients and investigators involved in the ongoing PSORIATYK SCALP trial and RePhlect study. About the PSORIATYK SCALP Trial PSORIATYK SCALP (NCT05478499) is an ongoing, 52-week, Phase 3b/4 multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Sotyktu in patients with moderate-to-severe scalp psoriasis, as defined by scalp-specific Physician’s Global Assessment (ss-PGA) ≥3, Psoriasis Scalp Severity Index (PSSI) ≥12 and Scalp Surface Area (SSA) ≥20%, who also had body surface area involvement ≥3%. The Week 16 efficacy and safety analysis included 154 patients ( Sotyktu , n=103; placebo, n=51). The primary endpoint was the percentage of patients who achieved a ss-PGA score of 0 or 1 (clear/almost clear) at Week 16. Key secondary endpoints were the percentage of patients who achieved a PSSI response 90, defined as at least a 90% improvement in PSSI, change from baseline in scalp-specific itch and static Physician’s Global Assessment (sPGA) 0/1 at Week 16. Endpoints were evaluated for the overall population and the subpopulation with global sPGA score ≥3. About the Registry of Psoriasis Health Outcomes: A Longitudinal Real-World Collaboration Study (RePhlect) RePhlect (NCT05744466) is a prospective, observational, real-world study of adult patients with dermatologist-diagnosed psoriasis, with a targeted sample size of 2,500 Sotyktu patients in six countries (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and France). The enrollment of the study began in September 2023. RePhlect North American cohort (United States and Canada) data are collected through the CorEvitas Psoriasis Registry, currently enrolling patients across 263 private and academic clinical sites from 596 physicians in 40 states in the United States and seven Canadian provinces. The design and conduct of the RePhlect North American cohort study was a collaborative effort between CorEvitas and Bristol Myers Squibb, with financial support for the research provided by Bristol Myers Squibb. The CorEvitas Psoriasis Registry was developed in collaboration with the National Psoriasis Foundation. About Psoriasis Psoriasis is a widely prevalent, chronic, systemic immune-mediated disease that substantially impairs patients’ physical health, quality of life and work productivity. Psoriasis is a serious global problem, with at least 100 million people worldwide impacted by some form of the disease, including around 14 million people in Europe and approximately 7.5 million people in the United States. Nearly one-quarter of people with psoriasis have cases that are considered moderate-to-severe. Up to 90 percent of patients with psoriasis have psoriasis vulgaris, or plaque psoriasis, which is characterized by distinct round or oval plaques typically covered by silvery-white scales. Despite the availability of effective systemic therapy, many patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis remain undertreated or even untreated and are dissatisfied with current treatments. People with psoriasis report an impact on their emotional well-being, straining both personal and professional relationships and causing a reduced quality of life. Psoriasis is associated with multiple comorbidities that may impact patients’ well-being, including psoriatic arthritis, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and depression. Scalp psoriasis, which occurs in approximately 80% of patients with plaque psoriasis, is associated with itching, flaking, pain and bleeding and disproportionately reduces health-related quality of life. Scalp psoriasis can be challenging to treat with topical agents and there are limited available published data about the efficacy of systemic agents in the treatment of moderate-to-severe scalp disease. About Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) is an oral, selective, allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor with a unique mechanism of action, representing a new class of small molecules. It is the first selective TYK2 inhibitor in clinical studies across multiple immune-mediated diseases. Bristol Myers Squibb scientists designed Sotyktu to selectively target TYK2, thereby inhibiting signaling of interleukin (IL)-23, IL-12 and Type 1 interferons (IFN), key cytokines involved in the pathogenesis of multiple immune-mediated diseases. Sotyktu achieves a high degree of selectivity by binding to the regulatory domain of TYK2, resulting in allosteric inhibition of TYK2 and its downstream functions. Sotyktu selectively inhibits TYK2 at physiologically relevant concentrations. At therapeutic doses, Sotyktu does not inhibit JAK1, JAK2 or JAK3. Bristol Myers Squibb: Pioneering Paths Forward in Immunology to Transform Patients’ Lives Bristol Myers Squibb is inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. For people living with immune-mediated diseases, the debilitating reality of enduring chronic symptoms and disease progression can take a toll on their physical, emotional and social well-being, making simple tasks and daily life a challenge. Driven by our deep understanding of the immune system that spans over 20 years of experience, and our passion to help patients, the company continues to pursue pathbreaking science with the goal of delivering meaningful solutions that address unmet needs in rheumatology, gastroenterology, dermatology and pulmonology. We follow the science, aiming to tailor therapies to individual needs, improve outcomes and expand treatment options by working to identify mechanisms with the potential to achieve long-term remission – and perhaps even cures – in the future. By building partnerships with researchers, patients and caregivers to deliver innovative treatments, Bristol Myers Squibb strives to elevate patient care to new standards and deliver what matters most – the promise of living a better life. SOTYKTU U.S. INDICATION SOTYKTU ® (deucravacitinib) is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. Limitations of Use: SOTYKTU is not recommended for use in combination with other potent immunosuppressants. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CONTRAINDICATIONS SOTYKTU is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to deucravacitinib or to any of the excipients in SOTYKTU. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity: Hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema have been reported. If a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs, institute appropriate therapy and discontinue SOTYKTU. Infections: SOTYKTU may increase the risk of infections. Serious infections have been reported in patients with psoriasis who received SOTYKTU. The most common serious infections reported with SOTYKTU included pneumonia and COVID-19. Avoid use of SOTYKTU in patients with an active or serious infection. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment prior to initiating SOTYKTU in patients: with chronic or recurrent infection who have been exposed to tuberculosis with a history of a serious or an opportunistic infection with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection. Closely monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment. A patient who develops a new infection during treatment should undergo prompt and complete diagnostic testing, have appropriate antimicrobial therapy initiated and be closely monitored. Interrupt SOTYKTU if a patient develops a serious infection. Do not resume SOTYKTU until the infection resolves or is adequately treated. Viral Reactivation Herpes virus reactivation (e.g., herpes zoster, herpes simplex) was reported in clinical trials with SOTYKTU. Through Week 16, herpes simplex infections were reported in 17 patients (6.8 per 100 patient-years) treated with SOTYKTU, and 1 patient (0.8 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo. Multidermatomal herpes zoster was reported in an immunocompetent patient. During PSO-1, PSO-2, and the open-label extension trial, the majority of patients who reported events of herpes zoster while receiving SOTYKTU were under 50 years of age. The impact of SOTYKTU on chronic viral hepatitis reactivation is unknown. Consider viral hepatitis screening and monitoring for reactivation in accordance with clinical guidelines before starting and during therapy with SOTYKTU. If signs of reactivation occur, consult a hepatitis specialist. SOTYKTU is not recommended for use in patients with active hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Tuberculosis (TB): In clinical trials, of 4 patients with latent TB who were treated with SOTYKTU and received appropriate TB prophylaxis, no patients developed active TB (during the mean follow-up of 34 weeks). One patient, who did not have latent TB, developed active TB after receiving 54 weeks of SOTYKTU. Evaluate patients for latent and active TB infection prior to initiating treatment with SOTYKTU. Do not administer SOTYKTU to patients with active TB. Initiate treatment of latent TB prior to administering SOTYKTU. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiation of SOTYKTU in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of active TB during treatment. Malignancy including Lymphomas: Malignancies, including lymphomas, were observed in clinical trials with SOTYKTU. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with SOTYKTU, particularly in patients with a known malignancy (other than a successfully treated non-melanoma skin cancer) and patients who develop a malignancy when on treatment with SOTYKTU. Rhabdomyolysis and Elevated CPK: Treatment with SOTYKTU was associated with an increased incidence of asymptomatic creatine phosphokinase (CPK) elevation and rhabdomyolysis compared to placebo. Discontinue SOTYKTU if markedly elevated CPK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected. Instruct patients to promptly report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever. Laboratory Abnormalities: Treatment with SOTYKTU was associated with increases in triglyceride levels. Periodically evaluate serum triglycerides according to clinical guidelines during treatment. SOTYKTU treatment was associated with an increase in the incidence of liver enzyme elevation compared to placebo. Evaluate liver enzymes at baseline and thereafter in patients with known or suspected liver disease according to routine management. If treatment-related increases in liver enzymes occur and drug-induced liver injury is suspected, interrupt SOTYKTU until a diagnosis of liver injury is excluded. Immunizations: Prior to initiating therapy with SOTYKTU, consider completion of all age-appropriate immunizations according to current immunization guidelines including prophylactic herpes zoster vaccination. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with SOTYKTU. The response to live or non-live vaccines has not been evaluated. Potential Risks Related to JAK Inhibition: It is not known whether tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibition may be associated with the observed or potential adverse reactions of Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibition. In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety trial of a JAK inhibitor in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, higher rates of all-cause mortality, including sudden cardiovascular death, major adverse cardiovascular events, overall thrombosis, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and malignancies (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) were observed in patients treated with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers. SOTYKTU is not approved for use in RA. ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (≥1% of patients on SOTYKTU and more frequently than with placebo) include upper respiratory infections, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, herpes simplex, mouth ulcers, folliculitis and acne. SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: Available data from case reports on SOTYKTU use during pregnancy are insufficient to evaluate a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Report pregnancies to the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company’s Adverse Event reporting line at 1-800-721-5072. Lactation: There are no data on the presence of SOTYKTU in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. SOTYKTU is present in rat milk. When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for SOTYKTU and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from SOTYKTU or from the underlying maternal condition. Hepatic Impairment: SOTYKTU is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment. SOTYKTU is available in 6 mg tablets. 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