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FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilar for Inflammatory Diseases

Cyltezo is first interchangeable monoclonal antibody for RA, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic plaque psoriasis

Two position statements developed in relation to drug pricing and step therapy have been issued by the American College of Rheumatology.

ACR Issues Position Statements on Drug Pricing, Step Therapy

Statements emphasize need for safe, convenient, affordable access to rheumatology treatments
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) injection has been approved to treat adults with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation

Cimzia Injection Approved for New Inflammatory Arthritis Indication

FDA grants approval for first treatment for nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis
The initial prescription of tramadol compared with commonly prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with increased all-cause mortality among patients with osteoarthritis

Tramadol May Up Mortality Risk in Osteoarthritis Patients

Findings for those initially prescribed tramadol compared with commonly prescribed NSAIDs
Recommendations have been developed for pharmacovigilance in rheumatology

Pharmacovigilance Needed for Rheumatology Patients

American College of Rheumatologists urges health care providers to monitor for adverse events
Smoking may hamper the effects of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors used to treat axial spondyloarthritis

Smoking Impairs Rx Response in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Swiss study authors say inflammation or a lack of oxygen among possible reasons