Update on Drugs & Devices: September – October 2022
Update covering: Roflumilast cream 0.3% (Zoryve™), Ruxolitinib cream 1.5% (Opzelura™), HA-based dermal filler (Juvéderm® Volux™ XC), Abrocitinib tablets (Cinbinqo®), LetibotulinumtoxinA for injection (Letybo®), Berotralstat capsules (Orladeyo®), Mogamulizumab IV infusion (Poteligeo®), and Avacopan capsules (Tavneos®).
Update on Drugs & Devices: July-August 2022
Update covering: Benzoyl peroxide 5% cream, Isotretinoin ointment, Tapinarof 1% cream, Baricitinib tablets, and Dupilumab for SC injection.
Update on Drugs & Devices: May-June 2022
This update covers Nivolumab + Relatlimab-rmbw for IV use - Opdualag™ (Bristol-Myers Squibb), Sirolimus topical gel 0.2% - Hyftor™ (Nobelpharma America), Oral epinephrine - AQST-109 (Aquestive Therapeutics), and Bimekizumab for SC use - Bimzelx® (UCB Canada Inc.).
Update on Drugs & Devices: March-April 2022
This update covers Adalimumab biosimilar - Yuflyma™ (Celltrion Healthcare), Adalimumab biosimilar - Simlandi™ (Alvotech/JAMP Pharma), Abrocitinib tablet - Cibinqo® (Pfizer), Upadacitinib tablet - Rinvoq® (AbbVie), Risankizumab-rzaa SC injection - Skyrizi® (AbbVie), and HA-based dermal filler - Juvéderm® Volbella® XC (AbbVie/ Allergan Aesthetics).
Update on Drugs & Devices: January-February 2022
Drug update covering: Adalimumab-adbm for SC use - Cyltezo®, Tralokinumab for SC use - Adtralza® (in Canada), Tralokinumab-ldrm for SC use - Adbry™ (in US), Melanoma vaccine for IV use - BNT111, Adalimumab-aqvh for SC use - Yusimry™, and more...
Update on Drugs & Devices: November-December 2021
The update covers Difelikefalin for IV use - Korsuva™ (Vifor Pharma, Cara Therapeutics), Topical MEK inhibitor - NFX-179 (NFlextion Therapeutics), Maralixibat oral solution - Livmarli™ (Mirum Pharmaceuticals), Ruxolitinib cream 1.5% - Opzelura™ (Incyte), Ruxolitinib tablets - Jakafi® (Incyte), and Avacopan capsules - Tavneos™ (ChemoCentryx).
Update on Drugs & Devices: September – October 2021
The update covers: Tazarotene lotion, 0.045% - Arazlo™ (Bausch Health), Anifrolumab-fnia IV use - Saphnelo™ (AstraZeneca), Immune globulin intravenous (human) 10% - Octagam® 10% (Octapharma), Odevixibat capsule - Bylvay™ (Albireo Pharma) and other treatments
Update on Drugs & Devices: July – August 2021
The update covers: Secukinumab for SC use - Cosentyx® (Novartis), Brincidofovir tablets and
oral suspension - Tembexa® (Chimerix), Plasminogen, humantvmh - Ryplazim® (Liminal BioSciences), Halobetasol propionate
lotion 0.01% w/w - Bryhali™ (Bausch Health), and Nomacopan for SC use (Akari Therapeutics).
Update on Drugs & Devices: May-June 2021
The update covers: Axatilimab IV injection - SNDX-6352 (Syndax Pharmaceuticals), Binimetinib tablets + encorafenib capsules - Mektovi® + Braftovi® (Pfizer Canada), Encapsulated cell therapy for Fabry disease - SIG-007 (Sigilon Therapeutics) and Oritavancin IV injection - Kimyrsa™ (Melinta Therapeutics).
Update on Drugs & Devices: March-April 2021
The update covers: Cemiplimab-rwlc for IV injection - Libtayo® (Regeneron/Sanofi), HA-based dermal filler - Restylane® Defyne™ (Galderma), Tirbanibulin ointment 1% - Klisyri® (Almirall/Athenex), Anakinra for SC use - Kineret® (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Sobi™), Immune modulatory vaccines for melanoma - IO102 and IO103 (IO Biotech).
2020 Index for Skin Therapy Letter – Dermatology Edition
This index covers all new skin treatments introduced in Skin Therapy Letter Dermatology Edition articles in 2020.
Update on Drugs & Devices: January-February 2021
The latest drug & device update covers: Orladeyo™ (BioCryst Pharmaceuticals), KPL-716 (Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals), Sklice® (Arbor Pharmaceuticals) and Picato® (Leo Pharma)
Update on Drugs & Devices: November – December 2020
This update covers: Gene therapy for DEB (AGLE-102), Golimumab for IV use (Simponi® Aria™), Clascoterone 1% cream (Winlevi®), Triplet melanoma therapy (Tecentriq® + Cotellic® and Zelboraf®), Ustekinumab for SC use (Stelara®), Calcipotriene + betamethasone dipropionate cream (Wynzora®), Abametapir 0.74% lotion (Xeglyze™), Sonidegib capsules (Odomzo®) and Halobetasol propionate + tazarotene lotion (Duobrii™).
Update on Drugs & Devices: September-October 2020
This update covers: Guselkumab SC use (Tremfya®), Adalimumab-fkjp SC use (Hulio®), Collagenase clostridium histolyticum-aaes SC use (Qwo™), Protein replacement therapy for XLHED (ER-004), Pembrolizumab IV use (Keytruda®), Minocycline 1.5% foam (Zilxi™), Microbiome-based non-aqueous ointment (ATR-12), Dupilumab SC use (Dupixent®) and Selumetinib capsules (Koselugo™)
Update on Drugs & Devices: May – June 2020
Update on Selumetinib capsules (Koselugo®), Crisaborole 2% ointment (Eucrisa®), Infliximab biosimilar for IV injection (Avsola™) and Baricitinib tablets (Olumiant®)
Update on Drugs & Devices: March – April 2020
This update covers Tazemetostat tablets/Tazverik™ (Epizyme, Inc.), Tazarotene lotion 0.045%/Arazlo™ (Ortho Dermatologics, Bausch Health) and Rituximab biosimilar for IV injection/ABP 798 (Amgen, Allergan).
Update on Drugs & Devices: January – February 2020
This update covers Lebrikizumab SC injection (Dermira), Infliximab-axxq for IV injection (Avsola™, Amgen), Trifarotene cream 50 mcg/g (Aklief®, Galderma), Adalimumab-afzb for SC injection (Abrilada™, Pfizer), Lidocaine + tetracaine (7%/7%) local anesthetic cream (Pliaglis®, Crescita Therapeutics), Maralixibat oral solution (Mirum Pharmaceuticals), Cetirizine hydrochloride for IV injection (Quzyttir™, TerSera Therapeutics) and Minocycline foam 4% (Amzeeq™, Foamix)
Update on Drugs & Devices: November – December 2019
The latest drug & device update covers: Trifarotene 0.005% cream (Aklief®, Galderma), Afamelanotide implant (Scenesse®, Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals), Rituximab for IV use (Rituxan®, Genentech), Jynneos™ (Bavarian Nordic), Aczone® (Almirall) and Juvéderm Voluma® XC (Allergan)
Update on Drugs & Devices: September – October 2019
The latest drug & device update covers: Adalimumab-bwwd for SC injection (Hadlima™), Apremilast tablets (Otezla®), Calcipotriene + betamethasone dipropionate (Enstilar® foam Taclonex® topical suspension), Bempegaldesleukin + nivolumab for IV use (NKTR-214 + Opdivo®), Dupilumab for SC injection (Dupixent®), Magnetic muscle stimulation for body contouring (CoolTone™), Laser device for body contouring (eon™ FR).
Update on Drugs & Devices: July – August 2019
Latest drug update covers Belimumab for IV use (Benlysta, GSK), Etanercept-ykro (Eticovo®, Samsung Bioepis), Halobetasol propionate 0.01% + tazarotene 0.045% lotion (Duobrii™, Bausch Health), Protein replacement therapy for SC injection (PTR-01, Phoenix Tissue Repair), Risankizumab for SC injection (Skyrizi™, AbbVie), Ruxolitinib tablets (Jakafi®, Incyte Corporatio), and Oral MEK inhibitor (PD-0325901, SpringWorks Therapeutics).
Update on Drugs & Devices: May – June 2019
Latest drug update covers Pembrolizumab for IV injection (Keytruda®, Merck & Co.), Guselkumab for SC injection (Tremfya®, MorphoSys/Janssen), Dupilumub for SC injection (Dupixent®, Regeneron), and Risankizumab for SC injection (Skyrizi™, AbbVie).
Update on Drugs & Devices: March – April 2019
Latest drug update covers Pembrolizumab, Oral JAK + SYK dual inhibitor, Lidocaine 7% + tetracaine 7% local anesthetic cream and PrabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs.
Update on Drugs & Devices: January – February 2019
Update on Dalbavancin hydrochloride for IV infusion (Xydalba™), Omadacycline for IV and oral use (Nuzyra™), Tildrakizumab-asmn for SC injection (Ilumya™), Adalimumab-adaz for SC injection (Hyrimoz™) and other new drugs and treatments.
Update on Drugs & Devices: November – December 2018
Update on PrabotulinumtoxinA, Tretinoin 0.05% lotion, Cemiplimab-rwlc, Autologous fibroblast gene therapy, Oral JAK3 inhibitor, Halobetasol propionate 0.01% lotion, Sarecycline hydrochloride tablets and HPV 9-valent vaccine.
Update on Drugs & Devices: September – October 2018
Updates on Binimetinib + Encorafenib (Mektovi® + Braftovi®), Crisaborole 2% ointment (Eucrisa™), Glycopyrronium tosylate 2.4% cloth (Qbrexza™), Secukinumab for SC injection (Consentyx®), Tecovirimat capsule (Tpoxx), Diacerein 1% ointment (CCP-020), Migalastat capsule (Galafold™), Mogamulizumabkpkc for IV use (Poteligeo®)
Update on Drugs & Devices: July – August 2018
Update on Dabrafenib + trametinib in combination (Tafinlar®+Mekinist®), Certolizumab pegol for SC injection (Cimzia®), Ubidecarenone injectable nanosuspension (BPM 31510), Diacerein 1% ointment (CCP-020), Ixekizumab for SC injection (Taltz®), Hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler (Restylane® Lyft®), and Rituximab for IV use (Rituxan®).
Update on Drugs & Devices: May-June 2018
Update on Drugs & Devices May and June 2018: Tildrakizumab-asmn for SC injection Ilumya™, Lidocaine topical system 1.8% for postherpetic neuralgia ZTlido™, Secukinumab for SC injection Cosentyx®, Vaginal gel for prevention of urogenital chlamydia Amphora®.
Skin Treatments Introduced in 2017
A look back at skin treatments introduced in 2017 for the following type/class of therapy: Antibiotic agents, anti-cancer agents, atopic dermatitis, dermal fillers, fabry disease, hereditary angioedema, herpes zoster, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, rosacea...
Update on Drugs and Drug News: March-April 2018
Update on Drugs & Devices March and April 2018: Hydrogen peroxide topical solution Eskata™, Mepolizumab for SC injection Nucala® GSK, Brentuximab vedotin for IV use Adcetris®, CoolSculpting®, (PDF) patch DeScribe® PFD Patch, Adhesive patch for melanoma detection Pigmented Lesions Assay (PLA)
Update on Drugs and Drug News: January-February 2018
Update on drugs includes Onabotulinum-toxinA for injection (Botox® Cosmetic), Hyaluronic acid dermal filler (Restylane® Silk), Ustekinumab for SC injection (Stelara®), Golimumab for IV infusion (RSimponi Aria®), Herpes zoster vaccine (non-live recombinant, AS01B adjuvanted) suspension for IM injection (Shingrix), Brentuximab vedotin for IV infusion (Adcetris®)
Update on Drugs and Drug News: November-December 2017
November-December 2017 Update on drugs includes Adalimumab-adbm for SC injection Cyltezo™, Adalimumab biosimilar Imraldi®, Cemiplimab REGN2810, Oral migalastat
Galafold™, and Secnidazole oral granules Solosec™
Update on Drugs and Drug News: September-October 2017
September-October 2017 Update on drugs include Isopropyl myristate solution Resultz®, Delafloxacin oral and IV formulations Baxdela™, Plasma-derived concentrate of C1 esterase inhibitor SC (human) Haegarda®, Oral dimethyl fumarate Skilarence®, Abatacept for IV or SC injection Orencia®, Consentyx®, Tremfya™, Yervoy® and Benlysta®.
Update on Drugs and Drug News: July-August 2017
This drug update covers Infliximab-abda for IV infusion Renflexis®, Ozenoxacin 1% cream Ozanex™, Standardized allergen extract of house dust mites sublingual tablet Acarizax®, Doxycycline hyclate immediate release tablet, and UVB Phototherapy SystemClarify™ Home Light Therapy System.
Update on Drugs and Drug News: May-June 2017
Update on Dupilumab for SC injection Dupixent®, Dupilumab for SC injection, Avelumab for IV injection Bavencio®, Hyaluronic acidbased injectable dermal filler Juvéderm®, Biosimilar to adalimumab for SC injection Amgevita™ Vollure™ XC, Adalimumab for SC injection Humira®, and Amgevita™.
Update on Drugs and Drug News: March-April 2017
Drug update on Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 1% cream Rhofade™, Brodalumab for SC injection Siliq™, Cryolipolysis for upper arm fat reduction CoolAdvantage™, Petite applicator for CoolSculpting® Zeltiq®, Wound healing device WoundShiel™
Skin Treatments Introduced in 2016
The list covers new skin treatments for Actinic Keratosis, Hemangioma, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, as well as Anti-acne Agents, Antibacterial Agents, Anti-cancer Agents, Dermal Fillers, Neuromodulator and other treatments and drugs.
Update on Drugs and Drug News: January-February 2017
Update on drugs, approval dates, and comments for Nivolumab + ipilimumab (Opdivo® + Yervoy®), Etanercept for SC injection (Enbre®), Crisaborole 2% ointment (Eucrisa™ ), Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers Restylane® (Refyne Restylane® Defyne).
Update on Drugs and Drug News: November-December 2016
Update on drugs, approval dates, and comments. Brodalumab for SC injection (Lumicef®), Etanercept-szzs for SC injection (Amjevita™), Propranolol hydrochloride oral solution 3.75 mg/ml (Hemangiol®), Calcipotriol 50 mcg/g + betamethasone dipropionate 0.5 mg/g foam (Enstilar®) are covered.
Update on Drugs and Drug News: September-October 2016
This update covers Pembrolizumab IV injection (Keytruda®), Hyaluronic acid gel filler (Juvéderm Volbella® XC), Biosimilar of infliximab (Flixabi®), Ceftaroline fosamil for IV infusion (Teflaro®), Dermal filler with calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) + integral 0.3% lidocaine (Radiesse® + Lidocaine), Ixekizumab SC injection (Talz®), Adapalene gel 0.1% (Differin® Gel), C1 esterase inhibitor(human) for IV infusion (Berinert®)
Update on Drugs and Drug News: July-August 2016
Update on Bilastine tablet (Blexten™), Ixekizumab SC injection (Talz®), Wound care gel (Lasercyn™ gel), Ceftaroline fosamil (Teflaro®), Nivolumab + ipilimumab (Opdivo® + Yervoy®), PDT for actinic keratosis (Ameluz® gel + BF-RhodoLED®)