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Key Takeaways

  • FDA approvals for guselkumab and ruxolitinib cream expand pediatric treatment options for chronic immune-mediated diseases and atopic dermatitis, respectively.
  • Remibrutinib, the first oral BTK inhibitor for chronic spontaneous urticaria, addresses the need for oral alternatives to injectable therapies.
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In case you missed it, this week we had news about the FDA approvals of guselkumab for pediatric plaque psoriasis and PsA, along with remibrutinib for CSU, LEO Pharma's acquisition of spesolimab for GPP, and more.

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LEO Pharma Finalizes Acquisition of Spesolimab for GPP

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