
UCB’s Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) Receives the EMA’s Approval for a Reduced Maintenance Dose in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis Spectrum
Shots: The P-IIIb C-OPTIMISE study assessing Cimzia (200mg, q2w with a loading dose of 400mg @ 0, 2 & 4wks.) vs PBO during 48wks. open-label induction period in adults with early active axSpA. At 48wks., patients in sustained remission (ASDAS <1.3 @wks. 32/36 & 48) were randomized to Cimzia 200mg, q2w (full maintenance dose) & […]