Novartis' Cosentyx Boosted By High Psoriasis Skin Clearance Over 4 Years
Executive Summary
Data showing Novartis' Cosentyx maintained high levels of skin clearance in psoriasis patients along with a favorable safety profile after four years should give the drug an advantage over new interleukin inhibitors undergoing Phase III trials in psoriasis.
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