AbbVie says FDA approves Skyrizi for pediatric plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis patients 6+

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(AWP Alliance News) - AbbVie secured FDA clearance to expand Skyrizi into pediatric psoriatic disease, covering children aged 6 and older with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis or active psoriatic arthritis. The label update adds a 55 mg prefilled syringe for weight-based dosing in patients weighing under 40 kg.

The drug is now the only IL-23 inhibitor cleared in the US for pediatric patients in this weight group with either condition.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skyrizi-risankizumab-rzaa-now-…

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