Monday, November 23, 2009

Johnson & Johnson Itches for Successful Stelara Launch


Stelara (ustekinumab), the Johnson & Johnson (JNJ-$62.76) drug approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients, could be a blockbuster drug. This first-in-class interleukin (IL) inhibitor offers the appeal of fewer injections than the established biologics for psoriasis, the tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors.

Commercial success of Stelara, however, could hinge on acceptance by dermatologists.
Which TNF-alpha inhibitor has the most to lose if Stelara changes prescribing habits—Humira or Enbrel? To find out, continue reading at BNET Pharma….

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