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With new study results, Johnson & Johnson can tout Tremfya's efficacy across all skin tones

Fierce Pharma

The first biologic to win approval to treat moderate to severe psoriasis was Astellas’ now-discontinued Amevive (alefacept) in 2003, paving the way for significant progress in the disease space. | The VISIBLE trial is the first large-scale psoriasis study in only people of color, J&J said.

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470% price increases

World of DTC Marketing

Today, AbbVie charges approximately $77,000 for a year’s supply of Humira—470% more than when the drug was launched in 2003. Record Corporate Revenue Driven by Price Increases: Since 2003, AbbVie has collected over $107 billion in U.S. The graph below shows AbbVie’s and Amgen’s pricing for Humira and Enbrel from 2003 to 2021.

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COVID-19: Some ignored facts

World of DTC Marketing

Since there have been no major outbreaks of SARS since 2003, testing vaccine efficacy was difficult. Funding was not the only issue. Testing whether a vaccine can prevent disease requires the disease to still be around.

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My 2003 New York Blackout Experience

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Ten Ways to Think Differently About Small-to-Mid-Sized Pharma Launches

Eversana Intouch

Back in 2003, drugs from large pharma companies made up 36% of the late-stage R&D pipeline. By 2018, that share had fallen by about half. Meanwhile, the number of companies launching their first drug during the decade preceding 2018 more than tripled.

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FDA Approves Omalizumab to Reduce Food-Based Allergic Reactions in Adult and Pediatric Patients

Pharmacy Times

This marks omalizumab’s fourth FDA-approved indication for allergic and inflammatory conditions, such as severe persistent allergic asthma, with its initial approval being in 2003.

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AbbVie appoints new Chief Scientific Officer

European Pharmaceutical Review

Dr Thakkar joined Abbott/AbbVie in 2003 and has progressed through several positions in clinical development, including group project director, immunology, as well as vice president and global regulatory affairs. In 2019, Dr Thakkar took on the role of vice president, global regulatory affairs and R&D quality assurance.

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