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FDA grants priority review to spesolimab for pustular psoriasis.

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Published: 17th Dec 2021
Boehringer announced that the FDA has accepted a Biologics License Application and granted Priority Review for spesolimab for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) flares.

FDA grants Priority Review to applications for medicines that, if approved, would offer significant improvement over available options in the safety or effectiveness of the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of serious conditions.

The FDA has granted spesolimab Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of GPP, and Breakthrough Therapy Designation for spesolimab for the treatment of GPP flares in adults.

Condition: Psoriasis: Pustular
Type: drug
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