Skyrizi Drug Information

Generic name: RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA

Interleukin-23 Antagonist [EPC]

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Uses of Skyrizi

Plaque Psoriasis SKYRIZI ® is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Psoriatic Arthritis SKYRIZI is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older.

Crohn’s Disease SKYRIZI is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn's disease in adults.

Ulcerative Colitis SKYRIZI is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults.

Dosage & Administration of Skyrizi

Procedures Prior to Treatment Initiation For the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, obtain liver enzymes and bilirubin levels prior to initiating treatment with SKYRIZI. Evaluate patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with SKYRIZI. Complete all age-appropriate vaccinations as recommended by current immunization guidelines.

General Considerations for Administration •

Visually inspect SKYRIZI for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. The solution may contain a few translucent to white particles. ○ SKYRIZI 55 mg/0.37 mL prefilled syringe, 150 mg/mL prefilled pen or prefilled syringe, 180 mg/1.2 mL prefilled syringe or prefilled cartridge, and 360 mg/2.4 mL prefilled cartridge: a colorless to yellow, and clear to slightly opalescent solution. ○ SKYRIZI 90 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 600 mg/10 mL vial: a colorless to slightly yellow, and clear to slightly opalescent solution. ○ Do not use if the solution contains large particles or is cloudy or discolored. • Discard after use. Table 1.

SKYRIZI may be administered alone or in combination with non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Table 2. After proper training: Adults ○ Adults may self-inject SKYRIZI.

Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older ○ For pediatric patients 10 years of age and older, it is recommended that SKYRIZI be administered by or under the supervision of an adult. ○ For pediatric patients 6 to less than 10 years of age, SKYRIZI should be administered by an adult. Before injecting, remove the carton with SKYRIZI from the refrigerator and without removing the prefilled pen or prefilled syringe from the carton, allow SKYRIZI to reach room temperature out of direct sunlight (30 to 90 minutes for the prefilled pen and 15 to 30 minutes for the prefilled syringe). Do not inject into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, erythematous, indurated or affected by psoriasis.

Administration of SKYRIZI in the upper, outer arm may only be performed by a healthcare professional or caregiver. If a dose is missed, administer the dose as soon as possible. Thereafter, resume dosing at the regular scheduled time.

The SKYRIZI “Instructions for Use” contains more detailed instructions on the preparation and administration of SKYRIZI. Instruct the patient to read the Instructions for Use before administration.

Recommended Dosage for Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease Adult Patients: Induction The recommended induction dosage of SKYRIZI is 600 mg administered by intravenous infusion over a period of at least one hour at Week 0, Week 4, and Week 8. Use the lowest effective dosage needed to maintain therapeutic response.

Recommended Dosage for Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis Adult Patients: Induction The recommended induction dosage of SKYRIZI is 1,200 mg administered by intravenous infusion over a period of at least two hours at Week 0, Week 4, and Week 8.

Preparation and Administration Instructions ( Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) Intravenous Induction Dosing Regimen: 1. SKYRIZI vial for intravenous administration is intended for administration by a healthcare provider using aseptic technique. 2. Prior to intravenous administration, determine the dose and number of SKYRIZI vials needed based on the patient’s indication (see table below).

Discard any remaining solution in the vial. Table 3. Total Volume of Diluent Required for Intravenous Induction Dose 3.

Infuse the diluted solution intravenously over a period of at least one hour for the SKYRIZI 600 mg dose; at least two hours for the SKYRIZI 1,200 mg dose. If stored refrigerated, allow the diluted SKYRIZI solution in the infusion bag or glass bottle to warm to room temperature prior to the start of the intravenous infusion. 4. Do not administer SKYRIZI diluted solution concomitantly in the same intravenous line with other medicinal products.

Handling and Storage of the Vial and the Diluted Solution: Do not shake the vial or diluted solution in the infusion bag or glass bottle. Use the prepared infusion immediately. If not used immediately, store the diluted SKYRIZI solution refrigerated and protected from light for up to 20 hours between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).

Immediately after preparation or removal from refrigeration, the diluted SKYRIZI solution can be stored at room temperature at up to 77°F (25°C) (protected from sunlight) for up to 8 hours. Storage time at room temperature begins once the diluted solution has been prepared. The infusion should be completed within 8 hours after dilution in the infusion bag.

Exposure to indoor light is acceptable during room temperature storage and administration. Do not freeze. Subcutaneous Maintenance Dosing Regimen: Using the single-dose 180 mg or 360 mg prefilled cartridge with On-Body Injector: SKYRIZI is intended for use under the guidance and supervision of a healthcare professional.

Patients may self-inject SKYRIZI using the on-body injector with prefilled cartridge after training in subcutaneous injection technique. Provide proper training to patients and/or caregivers on the subcutaneous injection technique of SKYRIZI. Before using the on-body injector with prefilled cartridge, remove the carton from the refrigerator and allow to reach room temperature out of direct sunlight (45 to 90 minutes) without removing the prefilled cartridge or on-body injector from the carton.

Use the on-body injector to administer SKYRIZI 180 mg/1.2 mL or SKYRIZI 360 mg/2.4 mL prefilled cartridge subcutaneously on thigh or abdomen. Start the injection within 5 minutes after inserting the prefilled cartridge into the On-Body Injector. Using the 90 mg/mL or 180 mg/1.2 mL prefilled syringe: • Administer each SKYRIZI 90 mg/mL or 180 mg/1.2 mL prefilled syringe subcutaneously. • Patients may self-inject SKYRIZI after training in subcutaneous injection technique.

Inject one prefilled syringe after the other in different anatomic locations (such as thighs or abdomen). ▪ SKYRIZI 180 mg/1.2 mL prefilled syringe: One 180 mg prefilled syringe is required. ○ 360 mg maintenance dose: ▪ SKYRIZI 90 mg/mL prefilled syringes: Four 90 mg prefilled syringes are required.

Table 1. Recommended Dose of SKYRIZI for Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Body WeightRecommended Dose
less than 40 kg55 mg
40 kg or greater150 mg
Table 2. Recommended Dose of SKYRIZI for Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older with Active Psoriatic Arthritis
Body WeightRecommended Dose
less than 40 kg55 mg
40 kg or greater150 mg
Table 3. Total Volume of Diluent Required for Intravenous Induction Dose
IndicationI ntravenous Induction DoseNumber of SKYRIZI 600 mg/10 mL VialsTotal Volume of 5% Dextrose or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
Crohn’s disease600 mg1100 mL, or 250 mL, or 500 mL
Ulcerative colitis1,200 mg2250 mL, or 500 mL

Side Effects of Skyrizi

Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse drug reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions in Adults with Plaque Psoriasis A total of 2234 subjects were treated with SKYRIZI in clinical development trials in plaque psoriasis. Of these, 1208 subjects with psoriasis were exposed to SKYRIZI for at least one year.

Data from placebo- and active-controlled trials were pooled to evaluate the safety of SKYRIZI for up to 16 weeks. In total, 1306 subjects were evaluated in the SKYRIZI 150 mg group. Table 4 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred at a rate of at least 1% and at a higher rate in the SKYRIZI group than the placebo group during the 16-week controlled period of pooled clinical trials.

Table 4. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 1% of Adults with Plaque Psoriasis on SKYRIZI through Week 16 Adverse reactions that occurred in < 1% but > 0.1% of subjects in the SKYRIZI group and at a higher rate than in the placebo group through Week 16 were folliculitis and urticaria. The rates of serious infections for the SKYRIZI group and the placebo group were ≤0.4%.

Serious infections in the SKYRIZI group included cellulitis, osteomyelitis, sepsis, and herpes zoster. Safety T hrough Week 52 Through Week 52, no new adverse reactions were identified, and the rates of the adverse reactions were similar to those observed during the first 16 weeks of treatment. During this period, serious infections that led to trial discontinuation included pneumonia.

Plaque Psoriasis of the Scalp or Genital Area The overall safety profile observed in clinical trials of subjects with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis of the scalp or genital area treated with SKYRIZI is generally consistent with the safety profile observed in previous clinical trials of subjects with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Subjects 6 Years of Age and Older with Plaque Psoriasis The safety of SKYRIZI was evaluated in a four-part trial that included 137 pediatric subjects 6 years of age and older with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Overall, the safety profile observed in pediatric subjects 6 years of age and older treated with SKYRIZI for up to 52 weeks was consistent with the safety profile observed in adult subjects with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Adverse Reactions in Adult Subjects with Psoriatic Arthritis The overall safety profile observed in adult subjects with psoriatic arthritis treated with SKYRIZI is generally consistent with the safety profile in adult subjects with plaque psoriasis. There were no serious hepatic events reported. The incidence of hypersensitivity reactions was higher in the SKYRIZI group (n=16, 2.3%) compared to the placebo group (n=9, 1.3%).

One case of anaphylaxis was reported in a subject who received SKYRIZI in the Phase 2 clinical trial. Adverse Reactions in Adult Subjects with Crohn’s Disease SKYRIZI was studied up to 12 weeks in subjects with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled induction trials (CD-1, CD-2) and a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding trial (CD-4; NCT02031276). Long-term safety up to 52 weeks was evaluated in subjects who responded to induction therapy in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled maintenance trial (CD-3).

Adverse reactions reported in > 3% of subjects in induction trials and at a higher rate than placebo are shown in Table 5. Table 5. Table 6.

Lipid Elevations: Elevations in lipid parameters (total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ) were first assessed at 4 weeks following initiation of SKYRIZI in the induction trials (CD-1, CD-2). Increases from baseline and increases relative to placebo were observed at Week 4 and remained stable to Week 12. Following SKYRIZI induction, mean total cholesterol increased by 9.4 mg/dL from baseline to a mean absolute value of 175.1 mg/dL at Week 12.

Similarly, mean LDL-C increased by 6.6 mg/dL from baseline to a mean absolute value of 92.6 mg/dL at Week 12. Adverse Reactions in Adult Subjects with Ulcerative Colitis SKYRIZI was studied up to 12 weeks in subjects with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled induction trial (UC-1) and a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding trial (UC-3). The adverse reaction reported in ≥3% subjects treated with SKYRIZI in the ulcerative colitis induction trials (UC-1 and UC-3) and at a higher rate than placebo was arthralgia (3% SKYRIZI vs 1% placebo).

Adverse reactions reported in ≥3% of subjects treated with SKYRIZI in the maintenance trial (UC-2) and at a higher rate than placebo are shown in Table 7. Table 7. Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥3% of Subjects with Ulcerative Colitis Treated with SKYRIZI a in Placebo-Controlled 52-Week Maintenance Trial (UC-2) Specific Adverse Reactions The rates of infections, serious infections, and lipid elevations in subjects with UC who received SKYRIZI compared to subjects who received placebo in the induction trials (UC-1 and UC-3) and maintenance trial (UC-2) were similar to the rates in subjects with CD who received SKYRIZI compared to subjects who received placebo in the induction trials (CD-1, CD-2, and CD-4) and maintenance trial (CD-3). 6. 2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been reported during post-approval of SKYRIZI.

Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to SKYRIZI exposure: Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: eczema and rash

Table 4. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 1% of Adults with Plaque Psoriasis on SKYRIZI through Week 16
Adverse Drug ReactionsSKYRIZI N = 1306 n (%)Placebo N = 300 n (%)
Upper respiratory infections a170 (13)29 (9.7)
Headache b46 (3.5)6 (2)
Fatigue c33 (2.5)3 (1)
Injection site reactions d19 (1.5)3 (1)
Tinea infections e15 (1.1)1 (0.3)
a Includes: respiratory tract infection (viral, bacterial or unspecified), sinusitis (including acute), rhinitis, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis (including viral), tonsillitis b Includes: headache, tension headache, sinus headache, cervicogenic headache c Includes: fatigue, asthenia d Includes: injection site bruising, erythema, extravasation, hematoma, hemorrhage, infection, inflammation, irritation, pain, pruritus, reaction, swelling, warmth e Includes: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, body tinea, tinea versicolor, tinea manuum, tinea infection, onychomycosis
Table 5. Adverse Drug Reactions Reported in > 3% of Subjects with Crohn’s Disease Treated with SKYRIZI in Placebo-Controlled 12-Week Induction Trials (CD-1, CD-2, and CD-4)
Adverse Drug ReactionsSKYRIZI 600 mg Intravenous Infusion a N = 620 n (%)Placebo N = 432 n (%)
Upper respiratory infections b66 (10.6)40 (9.3)
Headache c41 (6.6)24 (5.6)
Arthralgia31 (5)19 (4.4)
a SKYRIZI 600 mg as an intravenous infusion at Week 0, Week 4, and Week 8. b Includes: influenza like illness, nasopharyngitis, influenza, pharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, viral upper respiratory tract infection, COVID-19, nasal congestion, respiratory tract infection viral, viral pharyngitis, tonsillitis, upper respiratory tract inflammation c Includes: headache, tension headache
Table 6. Adverse Reactions Reported in >3% of Subjects with Crohn’s Disease Treated with SKYRIZI a in Placebo-Controlled 52-Week Maintenance Trial (CD-3)
Adverse Drug ReactionsSKYRIZI 180 mg Subcutaneous Injection N = 155 n (%)SKYRIZI 360 mg Subcutaneous Injection N = 142 n (%)Placebo N = 143 n (%)
Arthralgia13 (8.4)13 (9.2)12 (8.4)
Abdominal pain b9 (5.8)12 (8.5)6 (4.2)
Injection site reactions c,d7 (4.5)8 (5.6)4 (2.8)
Anemia7 (4.5)7 (4.9)6 (4.2)
Pyrexia4 (2.6)7 (4.9)4 (2.8)
Back pain3 (1.9)6 (4.2)3 (2.1)
Arthropathy1 (0.6)5 (3.5)2 (1.4)
Urinary tract infection1 (0.6)5 (3.5)4 (2.8)
a SKYRIZI 180 mg or 360 mg at Week 12 and every 8 weeks thereafter for up to an additional 52 weeks b Includes: abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower c Includes: injection site rash, injection site erythema, injection site swelling, injection site urticaria, injection site warmth, injection site pain, injection site hypersensitivity, injection site reaction d Some subjects had multiple occurrences of injection site reactions. In this table, injection site reactions are counted only once per subject for the rate calculations.
Table 7. Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥3% of Subjects with Ulcerative Colitis Treated with SKYRIZI a in Placebo-Controlled 52-Week Maintenance Trial (UC-2)
Adverse Drug ReactionsSKYRIZI 180 mg Subcutaneous Injection N = 170 n (%)SKYRIZI 360 mg Subcutaneous Injection N = 177 n (%)Placebo N = 173 n (%)
Arthralgia9 (5.3)17 (9.6)8 (4.6)
Pyrexia8 (4.7)7 (4)6 (3.5)
Injection site reactions b,c5 (2.9)5 (2.8)2 (1.2)
Rash d7 (4.1)1 (0.6)3 (1.7)
a SKYRIZI 180 mg or 360 mg at Week 12 and every 8 weeks thereafter for up to an additional 52 weeks b Includes: application site pain, injection site erythema, injection site pain, injection site pruritus, injection site reaction c Some subjects had multiple occurrences of injection site reactions. In this table, injection site reactions are counted only once per subject for the rate calculations. d Includes: rash and rash macular

Warnings & Cautions for Skyrizi

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported with use of SKYRIZI. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue SKYRIZI and initiate appropriate therapy immediately. 5. 2 Infections SKYRIZI may increase the risk of infections. Treatment with SKYRIZI should not be initiated in patients with any clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated.

In patients with a chronic infection or a history of recurrent infection, consider the risks and benefits prior to prescribing SKYRIZI. Instruct patients to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms of clinically important infection occur. If a patient develops such an infection or is not responding to standard therapy, monitor the patient closely and do not administer SKYRIZI until the infection resolves. 5. 3 Tuberculosis Evaluate patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with SKYRIZI.

Across the Phase 3 psoriasis clinical studies, of the 72 subjects with latent TB who were concurrently treated with SKYRIZI and appropriate TB prophylaxis during the studies, none developed active TB during the mean follow-up of 61 weeks on SKYRIZI. Two subjects taking isoniazid for treatment of latent TB discontinued treatment due to liver injury. Of the 31 subjects from the PsO-3 study with latent TB who did not receive prophylaxis during the study, none developed active TB during the mean follow-up of 55 weeks on SKYRIZI.

Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiating SKYRIZI in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after SKYRIZI treatment. Do not administer SKYRIZI to patients with active TB. 5. 4 Hepatotoxicity A serious adverse reaction of drug-induced liver injury in conjunction with a rash that required hospitalization was reported in a patient with Crohn’s disease (ALT 54x ULN, AST 30x ULN, and total bilirubin 2.2x ULN) following two 600 mg intravenous doses of SKYRIZI.

The liver test abnormalities resolved following administration of steroids. SKYRIZI was subsequently discontinued. For the treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, evaluate liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline, and during induction at least up to 12 weeks of treatment.

Monitor thereafter according to routine patient management. Consider other treatment options in patients with evidence of liver cirrhosis. Prompt investigation of the cause of liver enzyme elevation is recommended to identify potential cases of drug-induced liver injury.

Interrupt treatment if drug-induced liver injury is suspected, until this diagnosis is excluded. Instruct patients to seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms suggestive of hepatic dysfunction.

Immunizations

Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with SKYRIZI. Drugs that interact with the immune system may increase the risk of infection following administration of live vaccines. Prior to initiating therapy with SKYRIZI, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations according to current immunization guidelines.

No data are available on the response to live or inactive vaccines.

Pregnancy Safety for Skyrizi

Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors outcomes in women who become pregnant while treated with SKYRIZI. Patients should be encouraged to enroll by calling 1-877-302-2161 or visiting http://glowpregnancyregistry.com. Risk Summary Available pharmacovigilance and clinical trial data with risankizumab use in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

Although there are no data on risankizumab-rzaa, monoclonal antibodies can be actively transported across the placenta, and SKYRIZI may cause immunosuppression in the in utero - exposed infant. There are adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inflammatory bowel disease (see Clinical Considerations). In an enhanced pre- and post-natal developmental toxicity study, pregnant cynomolgus monkeys were administered subcutaneous doses of 5 or 50 mg/kg risankizumab-rzaa once weekly during the period of organogenesis up to parturition.

Increased fetal/infant loss was noted in pregnant monkeys at the 50 mg/kg dose (see Data). No risankizumab-rzaa-related effects on functional or immunological development were observed in infant monkeys from birth through 6 months of age. The clinical significance of these findings for humans is unknown.

All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is respectively.

Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and embryo/fetal risk Published data suggest that the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inflammatory bowel disease is associated with increased disease activity. Adverse pregnancy outcomes include preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of gestation), low birth weight (less than 2,500 g) infants, and small for gestational age at birth. Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions Transport of endogenous IgG antibodies across the placenta increases as pregnancy progresses, and peaks during the third trimester.

Therefore, SKYRIZI may be present in infants exposed in utero. The potential clinical impact of risankizumab exposure in infants exposed in utero should be considered. Data Animal Data An enhanced pre- and post-natal developmental toxicity study was conducted in cynomolgus monkeys.

Pregnant cynomolgus monkeys were administered weekly subcutaneous doses of risankizumab-rzaa of 5 or 50 mg/kg from gestation day 20 to parturition, and the cynomolgus monkeys (mother and infants) were monitored for 6 months after delivery. No maternal toxicity was noted in this study. There were no treatment-related effects on growth and development, malformations, developmental immunotoxicology, or neurobehavioral development.

The increased fetal/infant loss in the 50 mg/kg group was considered to be related to risankizumab-rzaa treatment. The no-observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for maternal toxicity was identified as 50 mg/kg, and the NOAEL for developmental toxicity was identified as 5 mg/kg. In the infants, mean serum concentrations increased in a dose-dependent manner and were approximately 17%-86% of the respective maternal concentrations.

Following delivery, most adult female cynomolgus monkeys and all infants from the risankizumab-rzaa-treated groups had measurable serum concentrations of risankizumab-rzaa up to 91 days postpartum. Serum concentrations were below detectable levels at 180 days postpartum.

Pediatric Use of Skyrizi

Pediatric Use Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis The safety and effectiveness of SKYRIZI for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis have been established in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. Use of SKYRIZI for this indication is supported by evidence from a four-part trial in a total of 137 pediatric subjects 6 years of age and older with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. In addition to two lead-in pharmacokinetic cohorts, the trial also included a randomized, efficacy assessor-blinded, active treatment-controlled cohort that enrolled 82 pediatric subjects 12 years of age and older and a single-arm, open-label cohort that enrolled 30 pediatric subjects 6 to less than 12 years of age.

The safety and effectiveness of SKYRIZI have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Active Psoriatic Arthritis The safety and effectiveness of SKYRIZI for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis have been established in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. Use of SKYRIZI for this indication is supported by evidence from well-controlled studies of SKYRIZI in adults with psoriatic arthritis, pharmacokinetic data from adult patients with psoriatic arthritis or plaque psoriasis, and pharmacokinetic, safety, and immunogenicity data from pediatric patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Risankizumab exposures in pediatric patients with psoriatic arthritis at the recommended dosage are predicted to be comparable to those observed in adults with psoriatic arthritis based on population pharmacokinetic modeling and simulation. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis The safety and effectiveness of SKYRIZI have not been established in pediatric patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

Contraindications for Skyrizi

SKYRIZI is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reaction to risankizumab-rzaa or any of the excipients.

Clinical Studies of Skyrizi

Clinical Trials in Subjects with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis Four multicenter, randomized, double-blind trials enrolled 2,109 subjects 18 years of age and older with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who had a body surface area (BSA) involvement of ≥10%, a static Physician’s Global Assessment (sPGA) score of ≥3 (“moderate”) in the overall assessment (plaque thickness/induration, erythema, and scaling) of psoriasis on a severity scale of 0 to 4, and a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score ≥12. Overall, subjects had a median baseline PASI score of 17.8 and a median BSA of 20%. Baseline sPGA score was 4 (“severe”) in 19% of subjects.

A total of 10% of trial subjects had a history of diagnosed psoriatic arthritis. Across all trials, 38% of subjects had received prior phototherapy, 48% had received prior non-biologic systemic therapy, and 42% had received prior biologic therapy for the treatment of psoriasis. Subjects received treatment at Weeks 0, 4, and every 12 weeks thereafter.

The results are presented in Table 8. Table 8. Efficacy Results at Week 16 in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis in Examination of age, gender, race, body weight, baseline PASI score and previous treatment with systemic or biologic agents did not identify differences in response to SKYRIZI among these subgroups at Week 16.

Patient Reported Outcomes Improvements in signs and symptoms related to pain, redness, itching and burning at Week 16 compared to placebo were observed in both trials as assessed by the PSS. Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis of the Scalp or Genital Area (Trial PsO-5) The efficacy of SKYRIZI was assessed in a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that enrolled subjects 18 years of age and older with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis of the scalp (Trial S), defined as Psoriasis Scalp Severity Index (PSSI) ≥12, scalp Investigator Global Assessment (scalp IGA) ≥3 (“moderate”), and ≥30% of the scalp affected, or moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis of the genital area (Trial G), defined as static Physician’s Global Assessment of Genitalia (sPGA-G) ≥3 (“moderate”) at baseline. All subjects had BSA ≥1% and sPGA ≥3 (“moderate”) at baseline.

In trial PsO-5, subjects were randomized to receive either SKYRIZI 150 mg or placebo subcutaneously at Weeks 0 and 4. Median baseline PSSI was 32. Baseline BSA involvement was ≥10% for 62% of the subjects and <10% for the remaining subjects.

Median baseline BSA involvement was 11%. At baseline, 54% of subjects were naïve to both non-biologic systemic and biologic therapy, 0% of subjects had received prior phototherapy, 15% had received prior non-biologic systemic therapy, and 37% had received prior biologic therapy. The results are presented in Table 9.

Table 9. Efficacy Results at Week 16 in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis of the Scalp in PsO-5 Trial S Plaque Psoriasis of the Genital Area PsO-5 Trial G enrolled 109 subjects with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis of the genital area. At baseline, 61% of subjects were naïve to both non-biologic systemic and biologic therapy, 3% of subjects had received prior phototherapy, 17% had received prior non-biologic systemic therapy, and 26% had received prior biologic therapy.

The results are presented in Table 10. Table 10. Efficacy Results at Week 16 in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis of the Genital Area in PsO-5 Trial G Pediatric Subjects with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis The safety and efficacy of SKYRIZI were assessed in a four-part trial.

Subjects were randomized 2:1 to receive SKYRIZI (N = 54) or ustekinumab (N = 28). Subjects had a median baseline PASI score of 15.7, and a median baseline BSA of 18%. A total of 4% of subjects had received prior biologic therapy.

The duration of treatment was up to 68 weeks. The efficacy results are presented below (see Table 11 ). Table 11.

Subjects in these trials had a diagnosis of PsA for at least 6 months based on the Classification Criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR), a median duration of PsA of 4.9 years at baseline, ≥ 5 tender joints and ≥5 swollen joints, and active plaque psoriasis or psoriatic nail disease at baseline. In PsA-1 where psoriatic nail disease was further assessed, 67.3% had psoriatic nail disease. In PsA-1, all subjects had a previous inadequate response or intolerance to non-biologic DMARD therapy and were biologic naïve.

In PsA-2, 53.5% of subjects had a previous inadequate response or intolerance to non-biologic DMARD therapy, and 46.5% of subjects had a previous inadequate response or intolerance to biologic therapy. Starting from Week 28, all subjects received SKYRIZI every 12 weeks. Both trials included a long-term extension for up to an additional 204 weeks.

Regarding use of concomitant medications, 59.6% of subjects were receiving concomitant methotrexate (MTX), 11.6% were receiving concomitant non-biologic DMARDs other than MTX, and 28.9% were receiving SKYRIZI monotherapy. For both trials, the primary endpoint was the proportion of subjects who achieved an American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 20 response at Week 24. Clinical Response In both trials, treatment with SKYRIZI resulted in significant improvement in measures of disease activity compared with placebo at Week 24.

See Tables 12 and 13 for key efficacy results. In both trials, similar responses were seen regardless of concomitant non-biologic DMARD use, number of prior non-biologic DMARDs, age, gender, race, and BMI. In PsA-2, responses were seen regardless of prior biologic therapy.

Table 12. Efficacy Results at Week 16 and Week 24 in Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis in Trial in Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis in Trial The percent of subjects achieving ACR20 responses in trial PsA-1 through Week 24 is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1.

Percent of Adult Subjects with Active Psoriatic Arthritis Achieving ACR20 Responses in Trial PsA-1 through Week 24 The results of the components of the ACR response criteria for both trials are shown in Table 14. Table 14. Mean Change from Treatment with SKYRIZI resulted in improvement in dactylitis and enthesitis in subjects with pre-existing dactylitis or enthesitis.

In patients with coexistent plaque psoriasis receiving SKYRIZI, the skin lesions of psoriasis improved with treatment, relative to placebo, as measured by the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI 90) at Week 24. Physical Function In both trials, patients treated with SKYRIZI showed statistically significant improvement from baseline in physical function compared with placebo as assessed by HAQ-DI at Week 24 ( Table 14 ). In both trials, a greater proportion of subjects achieved a reduction of at least 0.35 in HAQ-DI score from baseline in the SKYRIZI group compared with placebo at Week 24.

Other Health Related Outcomes In both trials, general health status was assessed by the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36 V2). Fatigue was assessed by Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Fatigue Scale (FACIT-Fatigue). In both trials at Week 24, subjects treated with SKYRIZI showed improvements in the SF-36 physical component summary scores compared with subjects who received placebo.

There were also numerical improvements in subjects treated with SKYRIZI in physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, mental health, role emotional domain scores and mental component summary scores in both trials at week 24 compared to placebo. In both trials at Week 24, subjects treated with SKYRIZI showed improvements in FACIT-Fatigue scores compared with subjects who received placebo.

Clinical Trials in Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease Induction Trials ( Trials CD-1 and CD-2) In two 12-week induction trials (CD-1; NCT03105128 and CD-2; NCT03104413), subjects with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease were randomized to receive SKYRIZI 600 mg, SKYRIZI 1,200 mg, or placebo as an intravenous infusion at Week 0, Week 4, and Week 8. Subjects with inadequate response, loss of response, or intolerance to oral aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and/or biologic therapy were enrolled. In CD-1, 58% (491/850) of subjects had failed or were intolerant to treatment with one or more biologic therapies (prior biologic failure).

All subjects in CD-2 had prior biologic failure. In CD-1 and CD-2, the co-primary endpoints were clinical remission and endoscopic response at Week 12. Secondary endpoints included clinical response and endoscopic remission (see Table 15 and Table 16 ).

The SKYRIZI 1,200 mg dosage did not demonstrate additional treatment benefit over the 600 mg dosage and is not a recommended regimen. Table 15. Proportion of Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease Meeting Efficacy Table 16.

Proportion of Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease Meeting Efficacy Onset of clinical response and clinical remission based on CDAI occurred as early as Week 4 in a greater proportion of subjects treated with the SKYRIZI 600 mg induction regimen compared to placebo. Reductions in stool frequency and abdominal pain were observed in a greater proportion of subjects treated with the SKYRIZI 600 mg induction regimen compared to placebo at Week 12. Trial CD-3 The maintenance trial CD-3 evaluated 382 subjects who achieved clinical response defined as a reduction in CDAI of at least 100 points from baseline after 12 weeks of induction treatment with intravenous SKYRIZI in trials CD-1 and CD-2.

The co-primary endpoints in CD-3 were clinical remission and endoscopic response at Week 52 (see Table 17 ). Table 17. This endpoint was not statistically significant under the prespecified multiple testing procedure.

Clinical Trials in Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis Induction Trial ( Trial UC-1) In the 12-week induction trial (UC-1; NCT03398148), 966 subjects with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis were randomized and received SKYRIZI 1,200 mg or placebo as an intravenous infusion at Week 0, Week 4, and Week 8. Disease activity was assessed by the modified Mayo score (mMS), a 3-component Mayo score (0-9) which consists of the following subscores (0 to 3 for each subscore): stool frequency (SFS), rectal bleeding (RBS), and findings on centrally read endoscopy score (ES). An ES of 2 was defined by marked erythema, lack of vascular pattern, any friability, and/or erosions; an ES of 3 was defined by spontaneous bleeding and ulceration.

Subjects with inadequate response, or intolerance to oral aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunomodulators, biologics, Janus Kinase inhibitors (JAKi), and/or sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulators (S1PRM) were enrolled. In UC-1, 52% (499/966) of subjects had failed (inadequate response or intolerance) treatment with one or more biologics, JAKi or S1PRM. Enrolled subjects were permitted to use a stable dose of oral corticosteroids (up to 20 mg/day prednisone or equivalent), immunomodulators, and aminosalicylates.

At baseline, 36% of subjects were receiving corticosteroids, 16% of subjects were receiving immunomodulators (including azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate), and 73% of subjects were receiving aminosalicylates in UC-1. In UC-1, the primary endpoint was clinical remission defined using the mMS at Week 12 (see Table 18 ). Key secondary endpoints included clinical response, endoscopic improvement, and histologic endoscopic mucosal improvement (see Table 18 ).

Table 18. Proportion of Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis Meeting Efficacy UC-1 was not designed to evaluate the relationship of histologic endoscopic mucosal improvement at week 12 to disease progression and long-term outcomes. Rectal Bleeding and Stool Frequency Subscores Decreases in rectal bleeding and stool frequency subscores in subjects treated with SKYRIZI compared to placebo were observed as early as 4 weeks.

Endoscopic Assessment Endoscopic remission was defined as ES of 0. At Week 12, a greater proportion of subjects treated with SKYRIZI compared to placebo achieved endoscopic remission (11% vs 3%). Fatigue In UC-1, subjects treated with SKYRIZI experienced a clinically meaningful improvement in fatigue, assessed by change from baseline in FACIT-F score, at Week 12, compared to placebo-treated subjects.

The effect of SKYRIZI to improve fatigue after 12 weeks of induction has not been established. Other UC Symptoms The proportion of subjects who had no nocturnal bowel movements was greater in subjects treated with SKYRIZI compared to placebo at Week 12 (67% vs 43%). Maintenance Trial UC-2 The maintenance trial (UC-2; NCT03398135) evaluated 547 subjects who received one of three SKYRIZI induction regimens, including the 1,200 mg regimen, for 12 weeks in Trials UC-1 or UC-3 and demonstrated clinical response per mMS after 12 weeks.

In UC-2, 75% (411/547) of subjects had failed (inadequate response or intolerance) treatment with one or more biologics, JAKi, or S1PRM. The primary endpoint in UC-2 was clinical remission using mMS at Week 52 (see Table 19 ). Key secondary endpoints included corticosteroid-free clinical remission, endoscopic improvement, and histologic endoscopic mucosal improvement (see Table 19 ).

Table 19. In UC-2, a greater proportion of subjects treated with SKYRIZI 180 mg and SKYRIZI 360 mg compared to placebo achieved endoscopic remission at Week

Table 8. Efficacy Results at Week 16 in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis in PsO-1 and PsO-2
PsO-1PsO-2
SKYRIZI (N=304) n (%)Placebo (N=102) n (%)SKYRIZI (N=294) n (%)Placebo (N=98) n (%)
sPGA 0 or 1 (“clear or almost clear”) a267 (88)8 (8)246 (84)5 (5)
PASI 90 a229 (75)5 (5)220 (75)2 (2)
sPGA 0 (“clear”)112 (37)2 (2)150 (51)3 (3)
PASI 100109 (36)0 (0)149 (51)2 (2)
a Co-primary endpoints
Table 9. Efficacy Results at Week 16 in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis of the Scalp in PsO-5 Trial S
EndpointSKYRIZI (N=51) n (%)Placebo (N=54) n (%)Treatment Difference (95% CI)
scalp IGA of 0 or 1 (“clear or almost clear”) a31 (61)7 (13)47 (31, 63)
PSSI 90 b27 (53)7 (13)40 (24, 55)
PSSI 100 c23 (45)7 (13)31 (15, 47)
a Primary endpoint b Achievement of ≥90% improvement from baseline in PSSI c Achievement of 100% improvement from baseline in PSSI
Table 10. Efficacy Results at Week 16 in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis of the Genital Area in PsO-5 Trial G
EndpointSKYRIZI (N=55) n (%)Placebo (N=54) n (%)Treatment Difference (95% CI)
sPGA-G of 0 or 1 (“clear or minimal ”) a38 (69)7 (13)57 (42, 72)
sPGA-G of 0 (“clear”)28 (51)3 (6)47 (33, 61)
GPI- NRS reduction of ≥4-point from baseline bN=41 20 (49)N=45 3 (7)43 (27, 59)
GenPs-SFQ item 2 score of 0 (never) or 1 (rarely) c,dN=31 22 (71)N=32 7 (22)46 (27, 66)
a Primary endpoint b Improvement of genital itch severity as measured by a reduction of at least 4 points in the 11-point Genital Psoriasis Itch (GPI) Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) from the Genital Psoriasis Symptom Scale (GPSS) among subjects with baseline score ≥4 c Genital Psoriasis Sexual Frequency Questionnaire (GenPs-SFQ) Item 2 (In the past week, how often did your genital psoriasis limit the frequency of your sexual activity?) score ranges from 0 to 4 (0 = never, 1 = rarely, 2 = sometimes, 3 = often, 4 = always); where higher scores indicate greater limitations on the frequency of sexual activity in the past week d Among subjects with baseline score ≥2
Table 11. Efficacy Results at Week 16 in Pediatric Subjects 12 Years of Age and Older with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis in PsO-6
SKYRIZI (N = 54) n (%)
sPGA 0 or 1 (“clear or almost clear”) a,b37 (69)
PASI 75 a46 (85)
PASI 9035 (65)
PASI 10022 (41)
sPGA 0 (“clear”)22 (41)
a co-primary endpoints b and at least a 2-point improvement from baseline at Week 16
Table 12. Efficacy Results at Week 16 and Week 24 in Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis in Trial PsA-1
EndpointPlacebo N=481 Response RateSKYRIZI N=483 Response RateDifference from Placebo (95% CI)
ACR20 Response*
Week 1633.4%56.3% a23.1% (16.8, 29.4)
Week 2433.5%57.3% a24% (18, 30)
ACR50 Response*
Week 1611.1%26.4%15.4% (10.6, 20.2)
Week 2411.3%33.4 %22.2% (17.3, 27.2)
ACR70 Response*
Week 162.7%11.8%9.2% (6.1, 12.4)
Week 244.7%15.3%10.5% (6.9, 14.2)
a. multiplicity-controlled p≤0.001, SKYRIZI vs. placebo comparison. *A Subject was considered as a non-responder after initiation of rescue medication or concomitant medications for PsA that could meaningfully impact efficacy assessment.
Table 13. Efficacy Results at Week 16 and Week 24 in Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis in Trial PsA-2
EndpointPlacebo N=219 Response RateSKYRIZI N=224 Response RateDifference from Placebo (95% CI)
ACR20 Response*
Week 1625.3%48.3% a22.6% (13.9, 31.2)
Week 2426.5%51.3% a24.5% (15.9, 33)
ACR50 Response*
Week 166.8%20.3%13.5% (7.3, 19.7)
Week 249.3%26.3%16.6% (9.7, 23.6)
ACR70 Response*
Week 163.4%11.2%7.8% (3, 12.6)
Week 245.9%12%6% (0.8, 11.3)
a. multiplicity-controlled p≤0.001, SKYRIZI vs. placebo comparison. *A Subject was considered as a non-responder after initiation of rescue medication or concomitant medications for PsA that could meaningfully impact efficacy assessment.
Table 14. Mean Change from Baseline in ACR Components
PsA-1PsA-2
Placebo (N=481) Mean (SD)SKYRIZI (N=483) Mean (SD)Placebo (N=219) Mean (SD)SKYRIZI (N=224) Mean (SD)
Number of Swollen Joints (0-66)
Baseline12.2 (8)12.1 (7.8)13.6 (9)13 (8.7)
Mean change at Week 16-5.5 (7)-7.7 (7.2)-5.4 (8.5)-8 (7.4)
Mean change at Week 24-6.7 (7.2)-8.7 (7.2)-6.5 (7.8)-9.1 (7.6)
Number of Tender Joints (0-68)
Baseline20.5 (12.8)20.8 (14)22.3 (13.8)22.8 (14.9)
Mean change at Week 16-6.3 (11.1)-10.7 (11.4)-6 (13.1)-11.3 (13)
Mean change at Week 24-7.9 (10.7)-12 (12.3)-8.3 (11.3)-13 (12.5)
Patient’s Assessment of Pain a
Baseline57.1 (22.6)57.1 (22.6)57 (23.1)55 (23.5)
Mean change at Week 16-8.6 (23.7)-18.4 (26.3)-5.7 (22.7)-14.4 (26.4)
Mean change at Week 24-10.9 (25.4)-21.4 (26.5)-8.7 (25.3)-15.3 (26.5)
Patient’s Global Assessment a
Baseline57.4 (22.1)57.9 (21.7)56.2 (23)56.2 (21.8)
Mean change at Week 16-10.2 (23.9)-19.4 (25.7)-4.9 (23.6)-17 (27.1)
Mean change at Week 24-11.1 (25.1)-22.6 (26.9)-8.7 (25.4)-17.7 (27.7)
Physician Global Assessment a
Baseline62.4 (17)61.3 (17.6)60.7 (16.4)63 (17)
Mean change at Week 16-18.3 (22.5)-31.1 (23.4)-19 (23.3)-32.7 (24.7)
Mean change at Week 24-22.2 (22.8)-34.8 (23.2)-21.3 (25.2)-35.5 (25.6)
Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) b
Baseline1.2 (0.7)1.2 (0.7)1.1 (0.6)1.1 (0.6)
Mean change at Week 16-0.1 (0.5)-0.3 (0.5)-0.1 (0.5)-0.2 (0.5)
Mean change at Week 24-0.1 (0.5)-0.3 (0.5)-0.1 (0.4)-0.2 (0.5)
High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) mg/L
Baseline11.3 (14.1)11.9 (15.9)8.2 (17.1)7.4 (10.9)
Mean change at Week 16-0.3 (14.7)-4.8 (14.2)-0.1 (6.8)-2.1 (7.5)
Mean change at Week 24-0.2 (11.7)-4.3 (12.8)-0.5 (14.5)-1.8 (13.4)
SD= Standard Deviation. a. Assessment based on Visual Analog Scale (100 mm) with the left end indicating “no pain” (for patient’s assessment of pain), “very well” (for patient global assessment), or “no arthritis activity” (for physician global assessment) and the right end indicating “the worst possible pain” (for patient assessment of pain), “poor” (for patient global assessment), or “extremely active arthritis” (for physician global assessment). b. Disability Index of the Health Assessment Questionnaire; 0 = no difficulty to 3 = inability to perform, measures the patient’s ability to perform the following: dressing, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reaching, gripping, and activities of daily living.
Table 15. Proportion of Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease Meeting Efficacy Endpoints at Week 12 – Trial CD-1
EndpointPlaceboSKYRIZI 600 mg Intravenous Infusion aTreatment Difference b (95% CI)
Clinical Remission c,d
Total PopulationN=175 25%N=336 45%21% e (12%, 29%)
Prior biologic failure fN=97 26%N=195 42%
Without prior biologic failureN=78 23%N=141 49%
Endoscopic Response c, g
Total PopulationN=175 12%N=336 40%28% e (21%, 35%)
Prior biologic failure fN=97 11%N=195 33%
Without prior biologic failureN=78 13%N=141 50%
Clinical Response h
Total PopulationN=175 37%N=336 60%23% e (14%, 32%)
Prior biologic failure fN=97 34%N=195 58%
Without prior biologic failureN=78 40%N=141 62%
Endoscopic Remission i
Total PopulationN=175 9%N=336 24%15% e (9%, 21%)
Prior biologic failure fN=97 5%N=195 18%
Without prior biologic failureN=78 14%N=141 32%
a. SKYRIZI 600 mg as an intravenous infusion at Week 0, Week 4, and Week 8 b. Adjusted treatment difference (95% CI) based on Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel method adjusted for randomization stratification factors c. Co-primary endpoints d. CDAI <150 e. p <0.001 f. Prior biologic failure includes inadequate response, loss of response, or intolerance to one or more biologic treatments for CD g. A decrease in SES-CD > 50% from baseline, or a decrease of at least 2 points for subjects with a baseline score of 4 and isolated ileal disease, based on central reading h. A reduction of CDAI ≥ 100 points from baseline i. SES-CD ≤ 4 and at least a 2-point reduction from baseline, with no individual subscore greater than 1, based on central reading
Table 16. Proportion of Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease Meeting Efficacy Endpoints at Week 12 – Trial CD-2 a
EndpointPlacebo N=187SKYRIZI 600 mg Intravenous Infusion b N=191Treatment Difference c (95% CI)
Clinical Remission d, e20%42%22% f (13%, 31%)
Endoscopic Response d,g11%29%18% f (10%, 25%)
Clinical Response h30%60%29% f (20%, 39%)
Endoscopic Remission i4%19%15% f (9%, 21%)
a. All subjects enrolled in CD-2 had prior biologic failure. Prior biologic failure includes inadequate response, loss of response, or intolerance to one or more biologic treatments for CD b. SKYRIZI 600 mg as an intravenous infusion at Week 0, Week 4, and Week 8 c. Adjusted treatment difference (95% CI) based on Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel method adjusted for randomization stratification factors d. Co-primary endpoints e. CDAI score <150 f. p < 0.001 g. A decrease in SES-CD > 50% from baseline, or a decrease of at least 2 points for subjects with a baseline score of 4 and isolated ileal disease, based on central reading h. A reduction of CDAI ≥ 100 points from baseline i. SES-CD ≤ 4 and at least a 2-point reduction versus from baseline, with and no individual subscore greater than 1, based on central reading
Table 17. Proportion of Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease Meeting Efficacy Endpoints at Week 52 - Trial CD-3
EndpointPlacebo aSKYRIZI 180 mg Subcutaneous Injection bSKYRIZI 360 mg Subcutaneous Injection cTreatment Difference vs Placebo d (95% CI )
SKYRIZI 180 mgSKYRIZI 360 mg
Clinical Remission e,f
Total PopulationN=130 46%N=135 61%N=117 57%17% g (6%, 28%)14% g (3%, 26%)
Prior biologic failure hN=99 40%N=95 56%N=83 51%
Without prior biologic failureN=31 65%N=40 75%N=34 71%
Endoscopic Response e,i
Total PopulationN=130 22%N=135 50%N=117 48%30% g (20%, 39%)31% g (21%, 41%)
Prior biologic failure hN=99 21%N=95 44%N=83 44%
Without prior biologic failureN=31 23%N=40 65%N=34 59%
a. The placebo group consisted of patients who were in response to SKYRIZI and were randomized to receive placebo at the start of maintenance therapy. b. SKYRIZI 180 mg at Week 12 and every 8 weeks thereafter for up to an additional 52 weeks c. SKYRIZI 360 mg at Week 12 and every 8 weeks thereafter for up to an additional 52 weeks d. Adjusted treatment difference and 95% CI computed using Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel method adjusted for randomization stratification factors e. Co-primary endpoints f. CDAI <150 g. p <0.05 h. Prior biologic failure includes inadequate response, loss of response, or intolerance to one or more biologic treatments for CD i. A decrease in SES-CD > 50% from baseline, or a decrease of at least 2 points for subjects with a baseline score of 4 and isolated ileal disease, based on central reading
Table 18. Proportion of Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis Meeting Efficacy Endpoints at Week 12 – Trial UC-1
EndpointPlaceboSKYRIZI 1,200 mg Intravenous Infusion aTreatment Difference (95% CI) b
Clinical Remission c
Total PopulationN=320 8%N=646 24%16% h (12%, 20%)
Prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failure dN=168 6%N=331 14%
Without prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failureN=152 9%N=315 33%
Clinical Response e
Total PopulationN=320 36%N=646 65%29% h (23%, 35%)
Prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failure dN=168 32%N=331 56%
Without prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failureN=152 41%N=315 75%
Endoscopic Improvement f
Total PopulationN=320 12%N=646 36%25% h (20%, 30%)
Prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failure dN=168 10%N=331 26%
Without prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failureN=152 14%N=315 47%
Histologic Endoscopic Mucosal Improvement (HEMI) g
Total PopulationN=320 7%N=646 24%17% h (13%, 21%)
Prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failure dN=168 7%N=331 16%
Without prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failureN=152 8%N=315 33%
a SKYRIZI 1,200 mg as an intravenous infusion at Week 0, Week 4, and Week 8 b Adjusted treatment difference (95% CI) based on Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel method adjusted for stratification factors c Per mMS: SFS ≤ 1 and not greater than baseline, RBS = 0, and ES ≤ 1 without friability d Prior failure includes inadequate response or intolerance to treatment with one or more of the following: biologic therapies, Janus Kinase inhibitors (JAKi), and/or sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulators (S1PRM) e Per mMS: decrease ≥ 2 points and ≥ 30% from baseline, and a decrease in RBS ≥ 1 from baseline or an absolute RBS ≤ 1 f ES ≤ 1 without the evidence of friability g ES ≤ 1 without the evidence of friability and Geboes score ≤ 3.1 (indicating neutrophil infiltration in <5% of crypts, no crypt destruction and no erosions, ulcerations or granulation tissue) h p < 0.001
Table 19. Proportion of Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis Meeting Efficacy Endpoints at Week 52 - Trial UC-2
EndpointPlacebo aSKYRIZI 180 mg SC Injection bSKYRIZI 360 mg SC Injection c
Clinical remission d
Total PopulationN=182 26%N=179 45%N=186 41%
Treatment Difference vs Placebo e (95% CI)20% j [11%, 29%]16% j [7%, 25%]
Prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failure fN=138 24%N=134 41%N=139 32%
Without prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failureN=44 32%N=45 58%N=47 67%
Corticosteroid-free clinical remission g
Total PopulationN=182 26%N=179 45%N=186 40%
Treatment Difference vs Placebo e (95% CI)20% j [11%, 29%]16% j [7%, 25%]
Prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failure fN=138 24%N=134 40%N=139 32%
Without prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failureN=44 32%N=45 58%N=47 64%
Endoscopic improvement h
Total PopulationN=182 31%N=179 51%N=186 48%
Treatment Difference vs Placebo e (95% CI)20% j [11%, 30%]18% j [8%, 27%]
Prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failure fN=138 30%N=134 48%N=139 39%
Without prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failureN=44 34%N=45 60%N=47 76%
Histologic Endoscopic Mucosal Improvement i
Total PopulationN=182 24%N=179 43%N=186 42%
Treatment Difference vs Placebo e (95% CI)20% j [11%, 29%]20% j [11%, 29%]
Prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failure fN=138 22%N=134 39%N=139 33%
Without prior biologic, JAKi, or S1PRM failureN=44 30%N=45 55%N=47 69%
a The placebo group consisted of subjects who were in response to 12 weeks of SKYRIZI induction and were randomized to receive placebo at the start of maintenance therapy. b SKYRIZI 180 mg at Week 12 and every 8 weeks thereafter for up to an additional 52 weeks c SKYRIZI 360 mg at Week 12 and every 8 weeks thereafter for up to an additional 52 weeks d Per mMS: SFS ≤ 1 and not greater than baseline, RBS = 0, and ES ≤ 1 without friability e Adjusted treatment difference (95% CI) based on Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel method adjusted for stratification factors f Prior failure includes inadequate response or intolerance to treatment with one or more of the following: biologic therapies, Janus Kinase inhibitors (JAKi), and/or sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulators (S1PRM) g Clinical remission per mMS at Week 52 and corticosteroid-free for ≥90 days h ES ≤ 1 without the evidence of friability i ES ≤ 1without the evidence of friability and Geboes score ≤ 3.1 (indicating neutrophil infiltration in <5% of crypts, no crypt destruction and no erosions, ulcerations or granulation tissue) j p < 0.001

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